Smile Makeover Ashton-under-Lyne

Your Smile Makeover Starts Here — Ashton-under-Lyne

You see it in the mirror. That crack you’ve hidden for years. The gap you cover when you laugh. The colour that’s never quite right despite the toothpaste promises. Ashton-under-Lyne is full of people who’ve decided to stop hiding. They came to Walmsley Dental and got the smile they’ve always wanted — sometimes in as little as two visits.

We’re not a corporate chain promising miracle whitening in 10 minutes. We’re a family-run practice on Manchester Road in Droylsden — just 10 minutes from Ashton town centre — and we’ve been transforming smiles since 1984. Our Instagram (@walmsleydental) is full of real before-and-after cases from real Ashton patients who decided their smile was worth the investment.

Composite bonding from £350 per tooth (six-tooth smile makeover from £1,800). Porcelain veneers from £750 per tooth (full smile from £6,000). Bespoke composite preview included — you see and feel the result before any drilling happens.

What changed for Ashton patients who got a smile makeover

The cases we see most often from the Ashton area:

• The gap or chip that’s been there since school — composite bonding closes it in one visit, no pain, no long recovery. £300–£350 per tooth.
• The coffee-stained smile — a combination of professional whitening (£350) plus composite bonding to reshape and brighten (£350/tooth) gives a dramatic transformation in 4 weeks.
• The asymmetrical front teeth — bespoke smile design shows you exactly how we’d reshape them, then composite sculpting makes it happen in 90 minutes.
• The “smile lines” that show too much gum — we reshape the visible tooth length to balance your smile — what you see in the mirror changes completely.
• The complete smile transformation — sometimes it’s all of the above: whitening + bonding across 6–8 front teeth, or porcelain veneers for a more dramatic, longer-lasting result.

Every single one of these patients came in uncertain. They left with a photo to prove it was real.

Why Ashton patients choose us over other cosmetic providers

You see the result before you commit. We offer two preview options. First, a bespoke smile design consultation where Dr Edward Walmsley uses clinical photos and study photos to show you the exact proposed outcome on your own teeth — with colour and shape options you can change in real time. Second, for patients who want to feel it as well as see it, a temporary composite mock-up where we sculpt the proposed design onto your teeth so you can live with it for a few days, take selfies, even show your partner — then come back and lock it in as permanent bonding or veneers.

Transparent pricing, no surprises. You leave the consultation with a written quote. A six-tooth smile makeover is typically £1,800–£2,100 for composite bonding, or £6,000–£7,500 for full porcelain veneers. We’re not hiding costs in “treatment plan reviews” or surprise add-ons. If you choose to go ahead, you know exactly what it costs and how long it takes.

You’re seeing the same dentist for 40+ years. Dr Edward Walmsley has been treating cosmetic cases since he qualified and took over the practice from his father Stephen in the 1990s. He’s not a junior associate who’ll move on in two years. You see him for your consultation, your treatment, your photo, and your future touch-ups. That continuity matters for smile design — he remembers what you wanted, and he gets better at delivering it.

Family-run, no corporate pressure. We’re not hitting KPIs to upsell you into veneers you don’t need, or bonding that’s too white for your face. We show you options and let you choose. Many Ashton patients tell us they chose us specifically because we didn’t hard-sell them.

Instagram proof. Follow @walmsleydental and you’ll see real Ashton cases — before-and-afters, smile timelines, even video content of bonding cases so you can see the work in motion. That’s not marketing fluff; it’s actual patients who said yes to being featured.

Smile makeover treatments available

Composite edge bonding — £300 per tooth. Ideal for chips, small gaps, or slight reshaping of the tooth edge. A single-visit treatment using tooth-coloured resin sculpted directly onto your existing tooth. Perfect for one or two problem teeth. Lasts 5–8 years with standard care.

Composite full-face bonding — £350 per tooth. Covers the entire visible surface of the tooth to change shape, colour, and proportions all at once. Ideal for a dramatic smile transformation without veneers. A full six-tooth front smile typically costs £1,800–£2,100 and takes 1–2 visits. Lasts 5–8 years; small chips can be repaired without replacing the whole tooth.

Tooth whitening (custom-tray home) — £350. Professional-strength gel in custom-fitted trays — significantly more effective than over-the-counter kits. Two weeks of nightly use. Often paired with bonding or veneers to lock in a brighter shade. Top-up syringes £30 each.

Porcelain veneers — from £750 per tooth. Thin custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth. More durable than bonding, stain-resistant, capable of more dramatic transformations. A full smile (8–10 veneers) typically costs £6,000–£7,500 and takes two visits over 2–3 weeks. Lasts 10–15 years or longer.

Whitening + bonding combination — from £2,150. Professional whiten first, then composite bonding matched to your new shade. The combination is often more affordable and less invasive than full veneers while still delivering a dramatic transformation.

Smile design consultation with bespoke composite preview — free. A 30–45 minute appointment where we take clinical photos, show you a real-life trial smile of the outcome, and hand you a written treatment plan and fixed quote. Includes intraoral photography so you can see the detail of what we’re proposing.

How to get started — Ashton-under-Lyne patients

Step 1: Book a smile design consultation. Call 0161 370 2869 or use the contact form below. We’ll give you a 30–45 minute slot with Dr Edward Walmsley. No pressure, no upsell — just an honest chat about what you want and what’s possible.

Step 2: See your smile before committing. We’ll show you a bespoke composite preview of the proposed outcome using clinical photography and study photos. If you want to feel as well as see it, we can do a temporary composite mock-up on your teeth so you can live with the design for a few days.

Step 3: Get a written quote. You leave with a fixed price, a timeline, and a treatment plan. Payment plans with 0% finance are available for cases over £1,000.

Step 4: Transform your smile. Depending on your treatment, you’re looking at 1–2 visits for composite bonding (90 minutes per visit) or 2 visits over 2–3 weeks for porcelain veneers. Then photos. Lots of photos. Probably Instagram.

Smile makeover FAQs

How much does a smile makeover actually cost?

It depends on which teeth and which treatment. A six-tooth composite bonding smile makeover starts from around £1,800. If you add professional whitening first, it’s typically £2,150–£2,450. Full porcelain veneer cases (8–10 teeth) run £6,000–£7,500. We always give you a fixed written quote after consultation, so there are no surprises.

What’s the difference between composite bonding and veneers?

Composite bonding is sculpted directly onto your existing tooth in one or two visits, costs less, and is easily repairable if you chip it. Porcelain veneers are custom-made in a lab, fitted over two visits, last longer (10–15 years), and don’t stain. Bonding is great for quick transformations and smaller changes; veneers are ideal if you want a dramatic, longer-lasting result. Many patients do bonding first to test the look, then upgrade to veneers later.

Can I see what my smile will look like before treatment?

Yes — that’s part of every consultation. We use clinical photography and trial-smile composite to show you a realistic preview of the outcome on your own teeth. You can see different shade options, different tooth shapes, and even different smile lines all before any drilling happens. If you want to try it on your actual teeth temporarily before committing, we can do a composite mock-up that you can live with for a few days.

How long does the treatment take?

Composite bonding: 1–2 visits, around 90 minutes per visit for a full smile. Porcelain veneers: 2 visits about 2–3 weeks apart (one to prep, one to fit). Whitening: 2 weeks of nightly home use. A combination smile makeover is typically 4–8 weeks from first consultation to finished smile. We give you a personalised timeline at consultation.

How long will my smile makeover last?

Composite bonding typically lasts 5–8 years before needing a polish or refresh. It can be repaired — small chips don’t require full replacement. Porcelain veneers last 10–15 years or longer. Both are affected by your habits: biting nails, chewing pens, and grinding can shorten the lifespan. We recommend regular hygiene appointments to keep everything looking fresh.

Will my bonding or veneers stain?

Composite bonding can pick up surface stains from coffee, tea, red wine, and curries — this is easily polished away at your hygiene appointments. Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant (the porcelain is glass-like) but benefit from regular polishing too. Either way, we recommend professional cleaning every 6 months.

Do I need to have my teeth whitened before bonding or veneers?

If you want a brighter smile overall, yes. We whiten first, then match the bonding or veneers to your new lighter shade. Composite bonding cannot be re-whitened after it’s bonded, so it’s important to lock in the colour you want upfront. Porcelain can’t be whitened either, so getting the shade right at consultation is key.

What if I have social anxiety about smiling for the “before” photo?

We get this question more than you’d think. The before photo is for you — to prove the transformation when you look back in six months. If you’d rather not be on Instagram, that’s completely fine; we just take a private before photo for your own records. If you do want to be featured, we can make it anonymous (close-up only, no face visible). Your comfort comes first.