Missing teeth don’t just affect your smile — they can influence chewing, speech, facial structure, and long-term oral health. Choosing the right replacement option is crucial for restoring function, comfort, and confidence.

At Brisbane Smile Boutique, tooth replacement is approached with careful planning, advanced technology, and a personalised approach — ensuring each solution is tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and smile goals.

Teeth can wear down over time due to:

• Tooth grinding or clenching (bruxism)

• Acid erosion from diet or reflux

• Normal ageing

• Bite misalignment

• Trauma or repeated chipping

Worn teeth can create bite problems that affect chewing, jaw comfort, and smile aesthetics. Signs of excessive wear include:

• Flattened tooth surfaces or wear facets

• Chipped or fractured teeth

• Shortened tooth height

• Tooth sensitivity

• Uneven bite or jaw discomfort

If left untreated, bite wear can lead to more severe dental problems and TMJ discomfort.

A common concern people have before getting veneers is whether their smile will look natural. Many patients ask: “Do veneers look fake?”

The short answer is modern veneers should not look fake at all. When designed properly by an experienced cosmetic dentist, veneers are carefully crafted to mimic the colour, translucency, and texture of natural teeth.

Advances in dental materials and smile design have made it possible to create veneers that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Here is how modern veneers achieve natural-looking results.