Cosmetic treatment guideColour and minor shape changes
Professional whitening and composite bonding may address selected colour, edge or spacing concerns without the same tooth preparation as veneers. Ask about suitability, sensitivity, maintenance and replacement.
Cosmetic treatment guide
Dental & Smile Design in the UAE
Compare veneers, whitening, implants and complete smile-design treatments in the UAE.
Compare 35 treatments across 2,669 clinic listings.
Which smile or dental treatment are you looking for?
35 treatments available to compare
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Smile & Oral Care
347 clinics
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Dental Implants
Gum & Implant Treatments
301 clinics
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Hollywood Smile Veneers & Lumineers
Smile Makeovers
286 clinics
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Dental Cleaning and Polishing
Smile & Oral Care
240 clinics
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Invisalign (Clear Aligners)
Smile Alignment
224 clinics
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Dental Braces
Smile Alignment
188 clinics
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Dental Crowns & Bridges
Gum & Implant Treatments
172 clinics
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Root Canal Treatment
Smile & Oral Care
144 clinics
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Dental Fillings & Composite Bonding
Smile Makeovers
111 clinics
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Gum Disease Treatment
Gum & Implant Treatments
100 clinics
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Complete & Partial Dentures
Gum & Implant Treatments
96 clinics
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Gummy Smile Contouring
Gum & Implant Treatments
56 clinics
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Smile Design
Smile Makeovers
50 clinics
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Orthodontic Treatment
Smile & Oral Care
47 clinics
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Removable Retainers
Smile Alignment
33 clinics
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Tooth Extraction
General Dentistry
28 clinics
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Full Mouth Smile Makeover
Smile Makeovers
27 clinics
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Bone Grafting & Jaw Restoration
Gum & Implant Treatments
25 clinics
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Lingual Braces
Smile Alignment
21 clinics
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Sinus Lift
Gum & Implant Treatments
21 clinics
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Children's Teeth Cleaning
Children's Dentistry
20 clinics
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Bite Correction
Smile Alignment
19 clinics
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Gum Depigmentation
Gum & Implant Treatments
17 clinics
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Gummy Smile Botox
Gum & Implant Treatments
17 clinics
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Snap-On Smile
Smile Makeovers
13 clinics
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TMJ Splint Therapy
Jaw Pain & TMJ
13 clinics
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Dental Laser Treatment
Smile & Oral Care
11 clinics
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Gum Scaling & Maintenance
Gum & Implant Treatments
10 clinics
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Dental Sedation
General Dentistry
8 clinics
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Gum Grafting
Gum & Implant Treatments
8 clinics
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Children's Cavity Treatment
Children's Dentistry
6 clinics
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Teeth Reshaping
Smile & Oral Care
4 clinics
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Dental Inlays & Onlays
General Dentistry
3 clinics
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Gum Flap Surgery
Gum & Implant Treatments
2 clinics
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Teeth Pigmentation Removal
Smile & Oral Care
1 clinic
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Independent decision guide
Start with your goal, not a procedure name
Smile design can involve whitening, bonding, orthodontics, veneers, crowns or implants, and those options make different changes to teeth and supporting tissues. Begin with an oral-health and bite assessment, then compare the least invasive suitable alternatives, material, number of teeth, laboratory work, maintenance and what the written quote includes.
The educational information below is separate from the treatment and clinic listings shown above. A listing is not an endorsement of clinical outcomes.
Compare different treatment pathways
Veneers and full-smile plans
Veneers are usually compared per tooth, by material and by the number of teeth in the smile plan. Clarify enamel preparation, temporaries, laboratory, shade approval, repairs and whether healthy teeth are being altered.
Alignment and tooth replacement
Clear aligners, braces and implants address different functional and cosmetic needs. Compare diagnostics, treatment stages, retainers or restorations, bone and gum health, healing and long-term maintenance.
What to compare between options
- Oral-health, gum and bite assessment before cosmetic planning.
- Per-tooth, arch, implant or full-smile unit and exact tooth count.
- Material, laboratory, temporaries, scans, retainers and review visits.
- Irreversibility, sensitivity, repairs, hygiene and replacement over time.
Questions to ask the clinic
- 1Have decay, gum disease and bite issues been assessed first?
- 2How many teeth, which material and what laboratory work are included?
- 3How much healthy tooth structure will be changed, and is it reversible?
- 4What maintenance, retainer, hygiene, repair or replacement is expected?
Prepare for a useful consultation
Ask the dentist to check decay, gum health, bite, clenching or grinding and the reason for colour or shape concerns before cosmetic work. Request a tooth-by-tooth plan, alternatives such as whitening, bonding or orthodontics, the amount of tooth preparation and a maintenance and repair plan.
Questions people ask about this category
How should veneer prices be compared?
Compare the same material and number of teeth, plus consultation, scans, tooth preparation, temporaries, laboratory work, fitting, adjustments and reviews. A “full smile” label does not define a tooth count.
Are veneers reversible?
When enamel is removed, the treatment is not reversible and future repair or replacement may be needed. Ask the dentist exactly how much preparation is proposed and whether less invasive alternatives fit the concern.
Can whitening replace veneers?
Sometimes whitening may address colour but it does not change every shape, position or restoration. A dentist should assess the cause of discoloration and explain bonding, orthodontic and restorative alternatives.
Why treat gum disease or decay before smile design?
Cosmetic restorations placed over untreated disease can worsen problems and compromise the result. Oral health, bite and hygiene need assessment before the final cosmetic plan.