How Can a Smile Makeover Improve My Smile?

If you’re unhappy with your smile, a smile makeover can make you feel dramatically different about your appearance. Your cosmetic dentist will help you pick a combination of procedures to correct issues with your teeth and give you a bright, beautiful smile.

How a Smile Makeover Works

There are a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures available to help perfect your smile. A smile makeover is a set of procedures chosen specifically for you. You’ll consult with a cosmetic dentist to talk about how you’d like your teeth to look, then decide together what procedures to use to give you the smile you want. Once you’ve made these decisions, you’ll schedule an appointment or a series of appointments to have this cosmetic work done. In many cases, procedures can be combined into one visit, saving you time and money.

When you consult with your dentist, be sure to be clear about your goals. The more detailed you are, the better your dentist will understand your needs, and the more likely you are to be happy with the final results. Also be sure to look at some before and after pictures of treatments provided by your dentist of choice.

Choosing Your Smile Makeover

The procedures you choose for your smile makeover depend upon the problems you have with your teeth and how you’d like your smile to look when you’re finished. Some common procedures used in smile makeovers include:

  • Teeth whitening
  • Dental bonding
  • Porcelain veneers
  • Dental implants

If you have stained teeth that are chipped or broken, you might consider teeth whitening and dental bonding. Missing teeth combined with teeth that are misshapen or have pitted surfaces can be treated with a combination of dental implants and porcelain veneers. A “narrow” smile with discoloration responds well to teeth whitening treatment combined with veneers to whiten and widen your smile. If your dentist offers treatment like Invisalign for crooked or misaligned teeth, or treatments for a “gummy” smile, these, too can be included in your smile makeover.

Call our office to schedule your appointment to discuss your smile makeover options today.