What is the price of a Hollywood Smile in Tunisia?
The price of a Hollywood Smile in Tunisia ranges from £1,900 to £4,200, compared with £13,800 in the UK. This price includes the E-max veneers, local anaesthetic and the hotel. The procedure takes 3 to 5 hours as a day case, with no overnight stay. A 7-day trip is recommended.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price Tunisia | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smile (20 E-max veneers) | £3,300 - £5,000 | £10,000 - £18,000 |
| Hollywood Smile (20 zirconia crowns) | £2,600 - £3,900 | £9,000 - £13,500 |
| Half arch (10 E-max veneers) | £1,700 - £2,600 | £5,500 - £9,000 |
| Single veneer (E-max) | £190 - £330 | £600 - £1,100 |
What is a Hollywood Smile?
Hollywood Smile in Tunisia is a cosmetic dentistry term covering a range of aesthetic dental procedures that change the shape, colour and size of your teeth so they sit in harmony with your mouth.
A Hollywood Smile can also involve crowns or bridges, implants, gum contouring and teeth whitening.
See the list of clinics specialising in Hollywood Smile
Additional dental treatment such as root canal therapy, composite fillings and tooth extraction is also available, to get your mouth as healthy as it needs to be for the smile makeover and to make sure nothing is left untreated beforehand.
The key aims of a Hollywood Smile are correcting tooth colour problems and perfecting tooth shape. Hollywood Smile veneers, crowns or teeth whitening can change the colour, shape and appearance of the patient’s teeth without moving them.
Gum surgery (such as gum contouring) is often needed to reshape the gum margins and even them out to match your new smile.
Why have a Hollywood Smile?
As a set of cosmetic dental procedures, these treatments are not medically necessary. Some patients also wonder whether they need them at all. Slender, white teeth are the result of cosmetic dental work.
After treatment, patients feel more confident about how they look. A poor smile can damage self-esteem, make you more self-conscious and affect your social life.
These treatments can correct flaws in your teeth and let you feel happy with your smile again. They are also popular with patients who work in highly social fields such as PR, broadcast journalism, advertising or marketing, and of course with those in show business, such as social media influencers and fashion models.
A visually unattractive smile can affect job opportunities in careers that involve TV appearances or frequent networking. This procedure can also help patients who want more presentable teeth for professional reasons.
How is a Hollywood Smile done?
A Hollywood Smile in Tunisia is usually built from porcelain veneers. This is a thin layer of porcelain that the dentist bonds to the surface of the enamel. The procedure needs at least two appointments; at the first, the dentist examines your teeth.
Sometimes digital smile design software is used so the dentist can plan your treatment. Digital design works like an architectural visualisation, where people see a 3D animation of their house before it is built.
The dentist can then take impressions of your teeth to make the layered porcelain veneers. The impressions go to the laboratory so the models can be created.
Manufacturing time depends on the laboratory, and the dentist will call you in for your second appointment. The dentist continues applying the materials at that second visit. Before that, the tooth surface is cleaned, part of the enamel having been shaped before the impressions were taken.
Dentists do this for a reason. It makes room for the porcelain veneers and gives a rougher surface for them to sit on. That way the veneer stays in place for a long time. After this step, the dentist applies a special adhesive to bond the veneers to the teeth.
Any excess is then trimmed so the teeth look normal. This step matters, because the veneers have to fit your mouth perfectly. The dentist may also ask you to come back for further appointments after fitting to check everything is working well.
Dental veneers
If you are unhappy with the natural shade of your teeth and want a lasting solution, veneers can improve how they look. Our genetics largely determine the shade of our teeth.
Some people win the genetic lottery with bright white teeth, while others have teeth closer to yellow. In some cases a dead tooth turns yellow or greyish, which ordinary whitening products correct poorly.
Veneers do not whiten the tooth itself. If your teeth are yellow, they can be covered with veneers to make them look whiter than they would naturally.
Veneers are made from thin shells of porcelain or resin designed to fit the shape of your teeth. A dentist can bond veneers to the surface of your teeth to change how they look.
Once the veneers are on, you can brush your teeth, floss, eat and speak normally. Veneers need the same hygiene as natural teeth. When the veneers are designed, the colour can be chosen by the dentist and the patient.
They can be built to look naturally white and improve the colour of your teeth. Your smile takes on the chosen shade once the veneers are applied.
They can also be used to repair the shape of teeth. If your smile is spoiled by a crooked or chipped tooth, a veneer can restore its shape so your smile looks more natural.
Veneers are one of the most sought-after dental products for making smiles more beautiful. The process is relatively simple and straightforward. It takes two or three visits. At your first visit you can see one of the specialist dentists, who will examine your teeth and take an impression. That impression is used to design the veneers.
The dentist will discuss the markings on the veneer and the material you prefer. You will also be given a shade guide to choose the colour of the veneers. Once you and your dentist have finalised the design, it goes to the laboratory where the shells are made.
Making the veneers takes a few days and you will be told as soon as they are ready. At your second visit, the dentist bonds the veneers to your teeth.
Once the veneers are bonded, the dentist may ask you to come back for a check-up. The change in appearance is visible as soon as they are fitted.
Can veneers be fitted without filing the teeth?
Yes. So-called no-prep veneers are very thin ceramic shells, bonded without shaping the enamel. In a review of 4 trials covering 612 veneers followed for 2 to 9 years, their average survival reached 97%, against 92% for conventional veneers[1].
The most frequent complications are edge chipping and debonding. This review includes only four studies, and it is the examination that decides whether your teeth are suitable. A dental veneer in Tunisia can also be fitted on its own, without redoing the whole smile.
Dental crowns
As with veneers, crowns are bonded to your teeth to improve their appearance. A dental crown covers the whole tooth, unlike veneers, which cover only the surface. Crowns can improve both the colour and the appearance of teeth, but they require more of the tooth to be shaped than a veneer does.
A crown is like a cap that covers your teeth. Crowns are made to measure in the laboratory and can look like veneers. To cover an unattractive colour or other features that might spoil your smile, you can have crowns on all your front teeth. Crowns can also repair one or two teeth that spoil your smile.
Is a Hollywood Smile right for me?
This procedure suits a wide range of dental situations. Whatever the state of your teeth, how they look and what dental problems you have, if the state of your teeth affects your self-esteem, a Hollywood Smile makeover in Tunisia can be considered after an examination.
Whether it is staining, chips or poorly formed teeth, a Hollywood Smile can hide much of it; decay, however, is treated before fitting.
How long does a Hollywood Smile last?
How long it lasts depends on factors such as the clinical team carrying out the procedure, the material used and how well the patient looks after it. It is not a lifelong treatment: according to a meta-analysis of 13 studies, the survival rate of ceramic veneers reaches 89% after a median follow-up of 9 years[2].
Using an X-ray, the consultation involves a thorough examination to work out what treatment is needed to give you a lasting Hollywood Smile.
In particular, treatment options such as dental implants or crowns are intended to last longer than fillings. Once treatment is complete, the clinical team will give you detailed information about aftercare.
Is Hollywood Smile treatment painful?
This is a very common question. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic. However, some patients say they feel some discomfort while their teeth are being prepared for the veneers.
While the dentist removes part of the enamel, a small tool has to be used to shape the surface. That is the moment patients might describe as unpleasant.
After treatment
Treat your veneers as you would your normal teeth. They need cleaning, care and hygiene. Ceramic veneers stain little, but their edges, where they meet the tooth, can pick up colour[3].
So try to avoid foods that can cause staining, and stay away from hard materials to preserve the quality of your treatment.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hollywood Smile cost in Tunisia and in the UK?
In 2026, a Hollywood Smile costs from £1,900 to £4,200 in Tunisia, against £5,200 to £17,000 in the UK, depending on the number and type of units fitted. For comparison, see the Hollywood Smile in Turkey and in Hungary.
Is the Hollywood Smile covered by the NHS?
No. Veneers are classed as cosmetic dentistry and are not routinely available on the NHS, whether they are fitted in the UK or abroad. Some private health policies include an allowance for cosmetic dentistry; your policy document sets out what is included. It is worth checking with your GP or your private insurer what your own cover provides.
What are the drawbacks of a Hollywood Smile?
A conventional veneer requires the enamel to be shaped, which is irreversible. According to a meta-analysis, veneers bonded to largely exposed dentine need significantly more re-treatments than those bonded to enamel[4].
How many days should I stay in Tunisia for a Hollywood Smile?
You need at least two appointments, separated by the laboratory work, then a check-up before your flight home. Dental work in Tunisia carried out before fitting lengthens the stay, and its length is set out in the quote.
What should I do if a veneer comes off after I get home to the UK?
A dentist in the UK can re-bond it if it is intact, or replace it if it is broken. Chipping and fractures are the most common complication of ceramic veneers[2], so the quote should state what the guarantee covers.
Can I have a Hollywood Smile in the UK?
Yes. UK dentists fit veneers and crowns, with fees set freely and a written treatment plan provided before the work starts. That plan sets out the number of units, the material and the price of each.
What is the difference between a Hollywood Smile and teeth whitening?
Whitening lightens natural teeth without altering them. A Hollywood Smile covers them with veneers or dental crowns to change their shade and shape, which whitening cannot do.
Sources & References
- Hameed FFS, Rajendran MR, Kalaiselvam R, Rajakumaran A, Ramesh SR, Kuzhanchinathan M. Clinical Outcomes of No-prep Veneers and Conventional Veneers: A Systematic Review. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2025. Read the source
- Morimoto S, Albanesi RB, Sesma N, Agra CM, Braga MM. Main Clinical Outcomes of Feldspathic Porcelain and Glass-Ceramic Laminate Veneers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Survival and Complication Rates. The International Journal of Prosthodontics. 2016. Read the source
- Panayong T, Chengprapakorn W, Limpuangthip N, Serichetaphongse P. Long-Term Outcomes of Ceramic Veneers Restorations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Clinical and Patient-Reported Metrics. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. 2024. Read the source
- Alqutaibi AY, Saker S, Alghauli MA, Algabri RS, AbdElaziz MH. Clinical survival and complication rate of ceramic veneers bonded to different substrates: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2024. Read the source
