AUD cost guide
Smile makeover cost in Vietnam vs Australia — 2026 AUD
Smile makeover at Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam from AUD 5,455 (10 Emax veneers + Zoom whitening) vs AUD 16,000–25,000 at Australian private clinics. Full AUD breakdown of a cosmetic smile design case including trip costs and private health fund rebate.
A standard smile makeover at Picasso Dental Clinic — 10 Emax Press veneers on the upper arch plus full-mouth Zoom whitening — costs approximately AUD 5,455 at the clinic, compared with AUD 16,000–25,000 at an Australian private clinic for the same case. With return flights from Sydney or Melbourne and 10 nights accommodation in Da Nang, the all-in trip total is approximately AUD 7,500–8,000.
A smile makeover is not a single procedure — it is a treatment plan that combines whatever is needed to change the appearance of your smile. At Picasso, that typically means porcelain veneers on the upper visible teeth, whitening on the lower arch to match, and occasionally crowns on teeth that are too compromised for veneers.
A worked example — standard 10-veneer smile makeover
| Line item | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 10 × Emax Press porcelain veneers (AUD 510/tooth) | AUD 5,100 |
| Zoom in-office whitening (lower arch) | AUD 340 |
| OPG panoramic X-ray | AUD 33 |
| Clinical consultation and photography | Included |
| Treatment total | AUD 5,455 (approx) |
This is an example case. Your actual quote depends on the number of teeth, material choice, and any restorative work required.
Australian private comparison — 10-veneer smile makeover
| Line item | AU private (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 10 × Emax porcelain veneers | AUD 15,000–25,000 |
| Zoom whitening | AUD 800–1,500 |
| Consultation and records | AUD 300–500 |
| Total | AUD 16,100–27,000 |
All-in trip comparison
| Line item | Picasso Vietnam (AUD) | AU private (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Emax veneers + Zoom whitening + OPG | AUD 5,455 | AUD 20,000 |
| Return flights SYD/MEL–Da Nang or HCMC | AUD 1,000 | n/a |
| 10 nights accommodation (mid-range Da Nang) | AUD 750 | n/a |
| Food, transport, contingency | AUD 400 | n/a |
| Trip total | AUD 7,605 | AUD 20,000 |
| Net saving | ~AUD 12,400 | — |
Smile makeover scenarios — common cases
| Case | Picasso treatment total (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 8 Emax veneers + Zoom whitening | AUD 4,420 |
| 10 Emax veneers + Zoom whitening + OPG | AUD 5,455 |
| 12 Emax veneers + Zoom whitening | AUD 6,460 |
| 10 Emax veneers + 2 Emax crowns + Zoom whitening | AUD 6,475 |
| 16 Lisi veneers + Zoom whitening | AUD 11,220 |
The Portrait Sitting — what makes the planning different
Picasso does not approach smile makeovers as a package. Before any preparation:
- Clinical photos from 8 angles — facial, retracted, occlusal, lateral
- Shade selection against your skin tone and eye colour
- Wax-up or digital mock-up of the proposed result
- Patient approval of shape and shade before any enamel is touched
The preparation is conservative — typically 0.3–0.5mm for Emax Press veneers. Temporaries are worn for 3–5 days as a functional test before final bonding.
This multi-step process is what separates a predictable outcome from a rushed one. It also means the trip is 10–14 days rather than 5. Both things are true.
When a smile makeover makes sense — and when to pause
Makes sense if:
- You are unhappy with the shape, shade, or alignment of multiple teeth
- You have price quotes from Australian clinics in the AUD 15,000–30,000 range
- You can take 10–14 days away from Australia
- Your teeth are otherwise healthy (no active decay or gum disease)
Pause and address first if:
- Active gum disease or decay — these must be treated before cosmetic work
- Significant bite problems — complex bite cases may need orthodontic input first
- Recent major life change — veneer shade and shape approval requires clear-headed decision-making
Stay in Australia if:
- You only want 1–3 veneers — the trip cost does not save enough
- You have an ongoing specialist relationship managing a complex case
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- Smile makeover — main page
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in a smile makeover at Picasso?
A smile makeover at Picasso is a bespoke treatment plan. The most common case is 10 Emax Press veneers on upper teeth plus Zoom in-office whitening on lower teeth to match shade, plus an OPG X-ray and consultation. Total AUD 5,455 for this example. Your actual plan may include fewer or more veneers, crowns instead of veneers on certain teeth, or additional items — the written quote itemises every line.
How much does a smile makeover cost in Australia?
An equivalent 10-veneer smile makeover at Australian private clinics typically costs AUD 16,000–25,000 depending on city, material, and clinic tier. Sydney and Melbourne practices at the premium end quote AUD 20,000–30,000 for this case.
How long does a smile makeover take at Picasso?
A standard veneer-based smile makeover requires 10–14 days in Vietnam. Day 1–2: consultation, photos, shade mapping. Day 2–3: wax-up review and approval. Day 3–4: tooth preparation and temporaries. Day 5–7: lab fabrication. Day 7–9: final bonding and bite check. Day 10: review and departure clearance. This is one trip — no second visit required for a veneer-only case.
Can I add implants to a smile makeover?
Yes — a common combination is veneers on upper front teeth plus one or two implants for missing or extracted teeth in the smile zone. Implants change the timeline and require a second trip 3–6 months after placement. The written quote maps the full treatment plan including the sequencing.
Does private health fund cover smile makeovers?
Cosmetic veneers are generally excluded from private health fund rebates. If any treatment in the plan is restorative (crowns on compromised teeth, for example), those components may attract a rebate under item codes 611 or 613. Whitening is also excluded. The written quote from Picasso will itemise treatment in a way that lets your fund process the appropriate codes.