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Who it is for
What happens
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Cost
Compare options for tooth colour, shape or alignment, with assessment, risks and costs explained before you decide.
Overview
Cosmetic concerns can involve colour, shape, proportion, spacing or alignment. Different treatments address different problems: removing a surface stain is not the same as bleaching a tooth or moving it.
A consultation begins with what you would like to change and an assessment of your teeth, gums and bite. The aim is an informed choice, including the option not to have cosmetic treatment.
Reasons to seek care
You may want to discuss visible staining, an uneven or damaged tooth, gaps, alignment or the appearance of existing dental work. Tell us about travel or an event date so we can discuss a realistic treatment schedule and what may be achievable.
Pain, decay or gum disease may need to be addressed before appearance-focused care.
What care involves
We review the cause of the concern, existing restorations and whether a less invasive option could meet your goals. Depending on the findings, the discussion may include cleaning, whitening, tooth repairs or clear aligners.
Your assessment helps identify which options are suitable for you. Any proposed procedure has its own plan, consent discussion and fee.
Care process
Describe the change
We begin with what you notice and what you would like to understand. Photographs of your own previous smile may help the conversation.
Assess health and function
Your dentist reviews your teeth, gums, bite and existing dental work.
Compare suitable options
We discuss the expected change, how much treatment is involved, risks, costs and future maintenance.
Decide on a plan
You can decide whether to proceed, plan treatment in stages or leave things as they are.
Why patients choose Tokyo Expat Dental
Explained in English
Care planned with you
Instrument hygiene
Easy to reach
Risks and limitations
Results vary and may differ from a digital preview or the appearance you have in mind. Whitening can cause sensitivity. Aligners need regular wear and retainers afterwards. Crowns, veneers or other tooth repairs may involve permanent removal of tooth tissue and may need replacement in future.
The relevant treatment page explains procedure-specific risks. Your dentist will explain each stage, including its risks and ongoing care.
Alternatives
Options may include improved home care, cleaning, monitoring or no cosmetic procedure. Moving teeth can sometimes address a concern without covering them; a restoration may be more relevant for a damaged tooth. Suitability depends on the diagnosis and the trade-offs you are willing to accept.
Fees and treatment time
We will explain the suitable options and provide a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate before treatment begins.
BEYOND in-office whitening: ¥34,900
New patient whitening package: ¥59,900
IPS e.max porcelain veneer: ¥199,900 per tooth
Feldspathic porcelain veneer: ¥199,900–399,900 per tooth
Monolithic zirconia crown: ¥179,900 per tooth
Multilayer zirconia crown: ¥229,900 per tooth
The ¥59,900 new patient whitening package includes a full examination, X-ray, cleaning with EMS AIRFLOW and BEYOND in-office whitening.
The suitable options depend on your oral health and the change you have in mind. We will discuss materials, package inclusions and the complete estimate before you decide.
Diagnostic imaging and other examinations may incur additional charges unless expressly included in a treatment package. Your estimate will confirm what is included, any separate charges, and the expected appointments and timing.
All prices are in Japanese yen (JPY) and include 10% consumption tax. Fees may vary with case complexity and individual requirements.
In Tokyo for a short time?
Tell us your travel dates when you book so we can discuss what fits your stay and whether further appointments will be needed. We provide reports to support international insurance claims; cover depends on your policy.
After your visit
Follow the care and review instructions your dentist gives you. Please contact the clinic if you have a question or your symptoms change.
For difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, call 119 for an ambulance. Seek urgent care from a service that is open rather than waiting for an online reply.
Related treatments
Professional teeth whitening
Professional whitening to lighten natural teeth. We check first that it suits you and how sensitive your teeth are.
Dental veneers
Veneers to change how front teeth look. We explain who they suit, how the tooth is prepared and the alternatives.
Clear aligners
Clear, removable trays to straighten teeth, with regular checks and a plan for retainers afterwards.