Last fact-checked: 13 July 2021 

The Georgian capital of Tbilisi is a surprisingly good choice for high-quality dental veneers, with our verified partner dentists here charging up to 70% less per tooth than you would likely pay back home.

Offering a range of materials and reputable brands, more and more people are finding they can now afford that Hollywood smile makeover simply by heading abroad for treatment—enjoying a memorable holiday at the same time.

These wafer-thin shells, normally made from ceramic, are made to fit over yellowing, uneven, chipped or otherwise unsightly teeth. Although the enamel surface of the tooth does need to be filed down so that the veneers sit flush with the rest, the procedure does not require invasive surgery.

Local anaesthetic is normally used in case there is any sensitivity and the “tooth prep” can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on how many veneers are being fitted.

Once filed down, the veneer is cemented in place using a special adhesive, much in the same way as a false nail is placed and hides the less attractive real nail underneath. 

While veneers can be used to treat one problem tooth, they are often placed over all the teeth visible when you smile; if you’ve ever wondered how the likes of Zac Effron, Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise have maintained such a dazzling set of gnashers… now you know! 

What Brands and Materials Are Available in Tbilisi?

Our dentists offer a range of materials, each with its own advantages, including: 

• Porcelain (the most common option)
• Ceramic
• Zirconia
• Composite (mixture of materials)

Reputable dental veneer brands used by our partner clinics in Tbilisi are the same ones used around the world in top clinics in London and New York, such as: 

• Empress® (pressed ceramic)
• Emax® (pressed ceramic)
• daVinci™ (porcelain)
• LUMINEERS® (porcelain)

How Long Will I Need to Stay in Tbilisi for Treatment?

Treatment for veneers will be quick when booking at a clinic with an in-house dental laboratory, allowing technicians to create the custom-made shells in a matter of hours. 

However, when receiving multiple veneers, the course of treatment may take several days. To summarise:

One veneer can be milled and fitted in one or two days. A full row of veneers (between 18–16 in total) will take approximately 3–5 days from the initial appointment to the day of fitting.

Composite veneers in Tbilisi cost approximately EUR 150 (GBP 130)

Porcelain veneers in Tbilisi cost approximately EUR 250 (GBP 215)

(Please note that some clinics may offer discounts when having multiple teeth treated (smile design packages))

For a price comparison against dentists in the UK: 

• A composite veneer in the UK costs around GBP £400 per tooth.
• Porcelain veneers cost up to £1,000 per tooth at dentists in the UK.

Please note that prices are estimates calculated at the time of writing.

As we’ve seen above, dental prices here are among the lowest in Europe, while dentists offer the same level of care as back home having undergone extensive training, often overseas.

As a travel destination, Tbilisi needs to be on your bucket list if you’re looking for a city soaked in culture and history—minus the usual crowds and inflated tourist prices places like Prague and Barcelona have become infamous for.

Tbilisi ranks as one of the safest cities for tourists in Europe, offering a long list of museums, parks, galleries, historical sites and day trip opportunities out of the city.

Situated in the middle of a huge valley, you can also get a bird’s eye view across the rooftop by taking a ride up on Tbilisi’s Aerial Tramway, just as long as you’re not afraid of heights.

Check out this travel guide for more information about visiting Tbilisi.

How Do I Get to Tbilisi?

Non-stop flights from the UK take five hours, similar to the flight time to nearby Turkey.

However, there may not be direct flights available depending on the time of year; most patients flying from London, Manchester, Bristol or Edinburgh will need to make a quick change en-route, particularly when flying with airlines like airBaltic, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

See non-stop routes available to Tbilisi on this interactive map.

How Much Do Flights to Tbilisi Cost?

• Return flights to Tbilisi from London, Manchester or other UK cities cost between EUR 200–400 (GBP 170-340).
• Flights from nearby Turkey or domestic flights from other cities in Georgia can be found for around EUR 50 (GBP 45).

Where to Stay in Tbilisi?

The best place to stay in Tbilisi has to be in (or close to) the Old City area, which is packed full of hotels, hostels, apartments, as well as a high concentration of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. 

And it’s good news for those on a budget: comfortable but compact double rooms can be found on Booking.com for as little as EUR 20, while the majority of three and four-star hotels cost between EUR 50-100. That said, plenty of more expensive four and five-star hotels can be found, with prices in the region of EUR 70-150.

Check out these top 11 hotels in Tbilisi to get an idea of the quality on offer.

What Else Is There to Do in Tbilisi?

Below, find Tbilisi’s top tourist attractions and things to do :

• Ride the Aerial Tramway
• Bridge of Peace
• Old Town guided walking tours
• Mtatsminda Park
• National Botanical Garden of Georgia
• Wine tasting tours
• Tsminda Sameba Cathedral
• Georgian National Museum
• Mount Mtatsminda
• Museum of Illusions
• David Garga Monastery
• Narikala Fortress

Get started by looking through our list of verified veneer dentists in Tbilisi; read past patient reviews, compare prices, see dentist profiles and, when ready, get in touch with our Customer Care Team to book.

When booking with Dental Departures, you’ll never pay more than you have to thanks to our Best Price Guarantee.

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