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Smile Makeover & Veneers for International Patients in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A smile makeover is the cosmetic plan most likely to need more than one trip, because it has stages: planning, treating the mouth, whitening, then bonding or veneers made to match. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page explains how a makeover and veneers are staged for patients who live abroad, what can be done in a short stay, what the research says about how long each part lasts, and what can go wrong, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). Ask as many questions as you need before you travel.
- Whitening in the clinic takes one appointment, according to the NHS, while a home kit takes 2 to 6 weeks 3
- 1 to 2 hours
- Porcelain veneers still in place after 10 years, in a review of 25 studies of 6,500 veneers 1
- 95.5%
- Whitening usually comes first, so that bonding and veneers can be matched to the new colour of your natural teeth 3
- Whitening first
- The minimum wait before flying after restorative treatment such as a filling 5
- 24 hours
These statements come from the NHS, systematic reviews and a dental journal, listed at the end of the page. They describe averages. Your dentist will give you a plan for your own teeth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
A smile makeover for international patients at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi is staged: planning, treatment of the mouth, whitening, then bonding or veneers. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva say which parts can fit a short stay. Veneers need at least two stages, and no study has tested a makeover as a whole.
01 Overview
How does a smile makeover work for international patients in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
A smile makeover combines treatments chosen to change how your smile looks, usually whitening, bonding, veneers and sometimes gum reshaping or braces. A scoping review of 57 papers on cosmetic dentistry found that most were opinion pieces, with only 11 cross-sectional studies, and it raised concerns about expectations and marketing, so a plan should be realistic and based on what each part can do.4
Some parts fit a short stay. In-office whitening takes one appointment of one to two hours, while a dentist-prescribed home kit with trays takes two to six weeks and may last about three years.3 Veneers need at least two stages, planning and preparation, then fitting after the laboratory has made them, and a review. In the review of 25 studies, 95.5% of porcelain veneers were still in place after ten years, with fracture the most common problem.1 Bonding is quicker, but 24.1% of front-tooth composite restorations in a review had failed after three years or more.2
The recommended minimum time before flying after restorative treatment is 24 hours.5 Our pages on a smile makeover and dental veneers explain the treatments.
A makeover is a series of choices, and the realistic question is which parts fit your stay and which would wait.
02 Candidacy
Who are smile makeovers and veneers for international patients right for?
A makeover suits people with healthy teeth and gums who want to change how their smile looks. The dentist decides after an examination.
When it may suit you
When another plan may be better
- You want a dramatic change in a few days, which the stages do not allow.
- You have untreated decay or gum disease, which has to be treated first.3
- You grind or bite hard, which can chip bonding and veneers.12
- Your expectations are driven by marketing or comparison, which the research flags as a concern.4
A makeover suits healthy teeth and realistic goals, and the dentist helps with both.
03 Options
Which parts of a smile makeover can fit a stay in Greater Kailash 1?
Each part has its own time and its own evidence.
Whitening during your stay
Whitening in the clinic takes one appointment of 1 to 2 hours, and a home kit with custom trays takes 2 to 6 weeks.3 It lightens natural teeth only, and the result fades, lasting about three years with a dentist's advice.3
1 to 2 hours 3
Whitening usually comes first, so that bonding and veneers can be matched to the new colour of your natural teeth.
| Whitening | Bonding | Veneers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 1 to 2 hours, or 2 to 6 weeks at home 3 | Often one visit | At least two stages |
| What the research found | Lasts about 3 years with advice 3 | 24.1% failed after 3 years or more 2 | 95.5% at 10 years 1 |
| Main limit | Natural teeth only 3 | Chips and wears 2 | Fracture, debonding, some enamel removed 1 |
Whitening and bonding can fit a short stay, and veneers need a plan for two stages.
04 Procedure
How is a smile makeover staged for international patients in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Every plan is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The plan puts health first, then colour, then shape, and the laboratory time is what lengthens the stay.
Step 1: contact us
Tell us what you would like to change and when you could travel, and bring any photographs of how your smile looked before.
Step 2: examination and a smile plan in Delhi
The dentist examines your teeth and gums, takes photographs and records, and plans the changes, and can show you a preview of the planned smile before treatment starts.
Step 3: treating the mouth first
Decay and gum disease are treated first, because whitening is for healthy teeth and gums.3
Step 4: whitening
Whitening is done in the clinic in one appointment of 1 to 2 hours, or with trays over 2 to 6 weeks, before bonding or veneers are matched.3
Step 5: preparing for bonding or veneers
The teeth are prepared, impressions or scans are taken, and the laboratory makes the veneers. Bonding can be done directly in the same visit.
Step 6: fitting, and the flight home
The veneers are fitted and checked, and you can fly at least 24 hours after restorative treatment, as your dentist advises.5
Step 7: review and upkeep
Regular reviews check the veneers and the bonding, because fracture and wear are the commonest problems.12
05 Aftercare
How do you look after a new smile after you fly home?
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first.
Whitened teeth
Sensitivity to cold or sweet food and drink is a known side effect, and coffee, tea, red wine and smoking stain teeth again.3
Bonding
Avoid biting hard objects such as nails, pens and ice, because the resin can chip.2
Veneers
Avoid biting hard foods on veneered teeth, and tell your dentist about grinding, because fracture is the commonest problem.1
Reviews
Keep regular reviews, with us or with your own dentist, who should have your records.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if a veneer or bonded edge breaks or comes off, if your gums stay sore, or if a tooth is painful. If you have swelling that spreads across your face or neck, or trouble breathing or swallowing, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department where you are.
A new smile needs gentle use and regular checks, and your own dentist should have your records.
06 Limits and risks
What are the limits of a smile makeover for visitors?
A makeover can change how a smile looks, but it has limits that matter more when you live far away. These are situations where another plan may be better:
- A plan that needs more stages than you can attend.
- Untreated decay or gum disease.
- Grinding or hard biting, which chips bonding and veneers.
- Expectations that no treatment can meet.
- No dentist at home to repair a chip or a lost veneer.
In these cases a smaller plan, treating the mouth first, or a plan with local follow-up may be better.
Risks and complications
No study has tested a makeover as a whole. The evidence is for the parts, and the cosmetic dentistry literature is mostly opinion, with concerns about expectations, marketing and harm from invasive procedures.4
Bonding and veneers can fail. In a review, 24.1% of front-tooth composite restorations had failed after three years or more, and fracture was the commonest veneer problem, followed by debonding.12
Whitening fades and can cause sensitivity. It lasts about three years with advice, and sensitivity and sore gums are known side effects.3
Veneers involve removing enamel. A veneer is bonded to the front of a prepared tooth, and the preparation cannot be undone, so the decision deserves care.1
A good plan names these limits, keeps the preparation to what is needed, and plans for upkeep.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first smile makeover appointment in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks what you would like to change and why, what you do not want to change, and when you could travel. You are asked about your health, medicines and allergies, and any earlier cosmetic work.
The dentist examines your teeth, gums and bite, takes photographs and X-rays, and talks through a plan: which parts, in what order, how long each takes, what the risks are, and what could be done at home. You can take your time to decide.
The first visit is for a realistic smile plan, and nothing is prepared until you agree.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for a smile makeover in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
You meet the doctors who plan your smile, and you can ask them which parts would fit your stay.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients with many different needs, and patients mention both in their reviews.
A patient who travelled
A patient who lives in Singapore describes in a review being in Delhi for the holidays, needing a wisdom tooth out at short notice, and being fitted in quickly.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used for planning can be taken there.
Ask which parts of the plan fit your stay, and which would wait.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“I am from Germany - can really recommend. Friendly staff, good response time and good service (got a new retainer). Everything was very professional and clean.”
“I come from the Netherlands to have my teeth done. The doctors did a really good job. I am really happy”
“This is an amazing clinic, I live in Singapore and I was in Delhi for the holidays. Needed to get a wisdom tooth removed a bit last minute. They fit me in quickly to their schedule, and the service was incredible and the pain minimal thanks to Dr. Sinha's expertise. Service stands out vs other clinics. What an amazing clinic, I will be back for sure and recommend them to everyone.”
10 Visit us
Veneers in Delhi for overseas patients: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are planning veneers or a smile makeover in Delhi, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to plan your visit and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Fitting a smile makeover into your stay in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Whitening and bonding fit a short stay, while veneers need at least two stages with laboratory time between them. Tell us how long you can stay, and we will say which parts can be done in your visit, in what order, and what would have to wait or be done nearer home. Allow at least 24 hours before your flight after restorative treatment.5
Our guides to travelling to Delhi and how dental tourism works cover the practical side.
Tell us your dates, and the plan follows from them.
12 Questions
Smile makeover in Delhi for patients from abroad: questions patients ask
Can a smile makeover be done in one trip?
Parts of it can: whitening in the clinic takes one appointment of 1 to 2 hours, and bonding is often one visit.3 Veneers need at least two stages, so they may need a longer stay or a second trip.
How long do veneers last?
In a review of 25 studies, 95.5% of porcelain veneers were still in place after ten years, and fracture was the commonest problem.1
How long does bonding last?
In a review of 1,821 front-tooth composite restorations, 24.1% had failed after three years or more.2
How long does whitening last?
With your dentist's advice, it may last around three years, according to the NHS.3
When can I fly after cosmetic treatment?
At least 24 hours after restorative treatment, as your dentist advises.5
Is the evidence for makeovers good?
Not for a makeover as a whole. A scoping review found most of the cosmetic dentistry literature is opinion, and raised concerns about expectations and marketing.4
Do I need a dentist at home?
It helps, to repair a chip or check the veneers, and to hold your records.
How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp or call, tell us what you would like to change and when you could travel, and send photographs. There is no form to fill in.
What should I send before I travel?
Send recent X-rays or scans, photographs of your teeth, a short note of your dental history and medicines, and the dates you could be in Delhi. We will say what can be planned in advance and what needs an examination first. Keep a copy of your records, and ask for a written report in English before you fly home.
13 Second opinion
Planning a smile makeover or veneers in Delhi?
A conversation before you travel lets you ask which parts of a makeover would fit your stay, and what the upkeep would be, before you commit to anything. Send photographs of your smile. The dentist will say honestly what can be done in your stay, and what could wait. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will arrange a time.
14 Related
Related guides for international patients
Invisalign & Braces for International Patients
Read this for straightening teeth, which needs regular reviews.
How Dental Tourism in Delhi Works
Read this for the steps of the whole trip.
International Patients FAQ
Read this for short answers to common questions.
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.