Cosmetic Dentistry · Led by Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie) · Last reviewed May 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry That Looks
Like You, Only Better.
Picasso Dental delivers the full cosmetic dentistry spectrum in Vietnam, from professional whitening to full Hollywood Smile makeovers, using Emax pressed lithium disilicate, Lisi premium ceramic, Digital Smile Design and iTero digital scanning across our six branches. Cosmetic cases are led by Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie), our dedicated cosmetic dentist, with every smile previewed digitally and trialled in your mouth before a single tooth is touched.
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is the discipline within dentistry concerned with improving the appearance of teeth, gums and the overall smile. It covers whitening, dental bonding, composite and porcelain veneers, ceramic crowns, gum contouring, inlays and onlays, and full smile makeovers. The defining technique is conservative: improve appearance with the smallest possible change to natural tooth structure.
Why Picasso for Cosmetic Cases
Designed Digitally First
Every cosmetic case begins with photographs, an iTero scan, and a Digital Smile Design mock-up. You see and approve the planned shape, length and shade, on screen and in your own mouth, before any tooth is touched.
Cosmetic Specialist on Every Case
Smile design is a different discipline from general restorative work. Veneer and makeover cases at Picasso are led by Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie), our dedicated cosmetic dentist, supported by Dr. Emily Nguyen's group-wide clinical standards.
Premium Materials Only
Emax pressed lithium disilicate, Lisi premium ceramic and Vivadent non-prep porcelain, the same materials used by top cosmetic clinics in Sydney and Paris. Every porcelain restoration carries a 7-year material warranty.
Conservative Preparation
Emax Press veneers require only 0.3 to 0.5mm of enamel reduction. We do not endorse the aggressive grinding shown in some online "Hollywood Smile" videos. We preserve as much natural tooth as the case allows.
Wax-Up and In-Mouth Mock-Up
Before final bonding, you wear a removable composite mock-up of your planned smile in your own mouth. You can speak, photograph and live with the new shape, then approve or adjust before the porcelain is finalised.
iTero Digital Impressions
No putty trays. The iTero scanner captures prepared teeth at sub-30-micron accuracy, so veneers and crowns fit precisely on first try and shade-matching is calibrated digitally.
Cosmetic Procedures We Offer
The full cosmetic catalogue, organised by goal. Click through for full pricing, materials, candidacy and process for each treatment.
Smile Makeover
When: Multiple changes wanted, shape, shade, alignment, gum line.
What's involved: Combined plan, whitening + veneers + occasional gum work + Invisalign if needed.
Designed digitally, mock-up first
Hollywood Smile
When: Full upper-arch transformation, 16 to 20 porcelain veneers.
What's involved: Emax or Lisi veneers across both arches with Digital Smile Design.
7-year material warranty
Porcelain Veneers
When: Long-lasting cosmetic correction, shape, shade, small gaps.
What's involved: 0.3–0.5mm preparation, Emax or Lisi porcelain, 7-year warranty.
Conservative 0.3–0.5mm prep
Composite Veneers
When: Single-day cosmetic correction.
What's involved: Composite resin sculpted directly on the tooth in one visit.
One-visit option
Lumineers / Non-Prep Veneers
When: No-grinding cosmetic option for suitable cases.
What's involved: Ultra-thin Emax veneers bonded with no enamel reduction.
Reversible in principle
Emax Veneers
When: Premium pressed-ceramic option, the Picasso standard.
What's involved: Lithium disilicate veneers, naturally translucent, conservative prep.
7-year material warranty
Dental Bonding
When: Minor chips, small gaps, surface defects.
What's involved: Composite resin shaped and polished on the tooth in one visit.
Done in a single visit
Gum Contouring
When: Gummy smile, uneven gum line, finishing a smile makeover.
What's involved: Precision reshaping of the gum margin, flapless or with flap surgery.
Diode-laser precision
Inlays & Onlays
When: Cavity too large for a filling, too small for a crown.
What's involved: Lab-made Emax porcelain restoration bonded into the cavity.
5-year material warranty
Zoom Whitening
When: Brighter shade, fast, in a single 60–90 minute session.
What's involved: Light-activated peroxide gel applied in clinic.
Single-session result
Internal Bleaching
When: A single tooth is darker than the others, usually after a root canal.
What's involved: Bleaching gel placed inside the tooth through a sealed access cavity.
For single dark teeth
Diastema (Gap) Closure
When: Visible gap between front teeth, you want it closed.
What's involved: Bonding, veneers or Invisalign depending on gap size and bite.
Bonding in a single visit
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Most cosmetic concerns map to one of five goals. The right tool depends on what you actually want to change.
| Goal | First-Line Option | Premium Option | If Bite or Tooth Is Compromised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter shade | Whitening | Zoom in-office | Internal bleach |
| Fix a chip or small gap | Bonding | Composite veneer | Porcelain veneer |
| Reshape multiple teeth | Composite veneers | Emax veneers | Crowns |
| Close a noticeable gap | Bonding closure | Veneer closure | Invisalign |
| Excessive gum showing | Flapless contouring | Flap-surgery contouring | Combined gum + veneer plan |
Not sure? See our veneers vs crowns decision page or book a free Digital Smile Design consultation.
How Cosmetic Treatment Works at Picasso
From your first photograph to your final polish. The exact sequence varies by procedure, but the design discipline is the same.
Consultation + Photography
Clinical photographs, bite assessment, shade analysis. Discussion of what you actually want to change.
Day 1 · 60 miniTero Scan + DSD
Digital impressions and Digital Smile Design preview. You see your planned smile on screen.
Day 1 · 30 minWax-Up + Mock-Up
Physical wax-up, then a temporary composite mock-up worn in your mouth for trial and adjustment.
Day 3–5Preparation + Lab
Conservative tooth preparation if needed, final iTero scan, lab fabrication of porcelain restorations.
Day 7–10Bonding + Polish
Final fit check, shade verification, bonding, occlusion adjustment, polish, photographs.
Day 14–21The Cosmetic Team
Cosmetic cases at Picasso are led by Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie), our dedicated cosmetic dentist, supported by Dr. Emily Nguyen, who sets clinical standards group-wide.
Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie)
Picasso's dedicated cosmetic dentist. Leads veneer cases, smile makeovers, Hollywood Smile packages and Digital Smile Design consultations across the group. Focused on conservative preparation, premium ceramic materials and natural-looking results that age well.
Founding Clinical Director
Dr. Emily Nguyen
Founder of the original clinic in 2013. Sets clinical standards for cosmetic case selection, smile design protocols and prosthetic delivery group-wide.
Common Questions
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is the discipline within dentistry concerned with improving the appearance of teeth, gums and the overall smile. It includes whitening, bonding, composite and porcelain veneers, ceramic crowns, gum contouring, inlays and onlays, and full smile makeovers.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost in Vietnam?
Pricing depends on the treatment chosen (whitening, bonding, composite veneers, Emax or Lisi porcelain veneers, gum contouring, smile makeover or full Hollywood Smile), the materials, and the number of teeth. After your free consultation we provide a written, itemised quote. For published rates, see our full cost guide.
Which cosmetic treatment is right for me?
Whitening corrects shade only. Bonding repairs minor chips and small gaps in a single visit. Composite veneers correct shape and shade in one day at lower cost. Porcelain veneers (Emax, Lisi) deliver the longest-lasting result over 7 to 15 years. Crowns are reserved for structurally compromised teeth.
Is a smile makeover worth flying to Vietnam for?
For most international patients, yes. A 16-veneer Hollywood Smile in Sydney or London commonly costs 35,000 to 60,000 AUD or GBP. The same case at Picasso Dental costs roughly 6,000 to 10,000 USD with premium Emax porcelain and a 7-year warranty. Patients commonly save 60 to 75 percent including flights and accommodation.
Will the result look natural?
That depends on the design and the materials. Picasso uses Digital Smile Design previews, physical wax-ups and a temporary in-mouth mock-up before any tooth is touched, so you approve shape, length and shade before final porcelain is bonded. Emax pressed lithium disilicate and Lisi premium ceramic offer translucency that mimics natural enamel.
How long does cosmetic treatment take?
Whitening: a single 60 to 90 minute session. Composite veneers and bonding: one visit. Porcelain veneers: 2 to 3 visits over 2 to 3 weeks. A full smile makeover: typically 2 to 3 weeks in clinic. International patients can compress most cosmetic packages into a single trip.
Are veneers and crowns the same thing?
No. A veneer covers only the front and edge of a tooth, with 0.3 to 0.5mm preparation. A crown is a full-coverage restoration over the entire tooth and requires substantial reduction. See our veneers vs crowns decision page for the full comparison.
Will whitening change my crowns or veneers?
No. Bleaching only lightens natural enamel. Existing crowns, veneers and composite fillings will not change colour. We always sequence whitening before any new crown or veneer work, so the new restoration matches a brighter, stable baseline.
Do you treat gummy smiles?
Yes. Gum contouring (gingivectomy) reshapes excess gum tissue around the front teeth, often as a finishing step in a smile makeover. Both flapless contouring per tooth and gummy smile surgery are offered, see our gum contouring page.
Who leads cosmetic cases at Picasso?
Cosmetic dentistry at Picasso is led by Dr. Huong Nguyen (Dr. Rosie), our dedicated cosmetic dentist. Standards are set group-wide by Dr. Emily Nguyen, our founding clinical director.
Start Here
See Your New Smile
Before Any Tooth is Touched.
Book a free cosmetic consultation. We'll photograph and scan your smile, build a Digital Smile Design preview, recommend the right treatment combination and quote you in writing before any clinical work begins.