In a nutshell, a smile makeover refers to a treatment plan that can include any number of cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures aimed at improving the appearance as well as the performance and health of your smile. Skilled cosmetic dentists take a patient-focused approach to smile design, meaning that a patient’s smile makeover is based on unique factors, including appearance, lifestyle needs, and budget. Knowing what you can expect from a smile makeover treatment plan will help you make a decision you can feel good about.
Common Smile Makeover Procedures
The most frequently used smile makeover treatments include:
Porcelain Veneers
These thin but durable restorations are hand-crafted from translucent dental porcelain. Veneers are permanently affixed to the front surface of a tooth and can mask a wide range of cosmetic imperfections, like severe enamel stains, chipped or slightly broken teeth, gapped teeth, and even crooked teeth. Veneers boast incredible true-to-life esthetics and only your dentist can distinguish them from natural teeth.
Invisalign
If you have crowded, gapped, overlapping, or protruding teeth and minor-to-moderate bite issues, Invisalign clear aligners can help you achieve a straighter, healthier, more beautiful smile without the need for bulky metal braces. Treatment time with Invisalign averages about 12 months and since they’re removable, you can eat and clean your teeth as you normally would. Patients often finish their Invisalign treatment with professional teeth whitening trays to achieve a smile that’s even, symmetrical, and vibrantly white.
Teeth Whitening
Take home whitening trays can help you remove the stains and discolorations that make your smile look older and unhealthier. Professional teeth whitening provides more reliable results than over-the-counter whitening and is an effective, affordable way to achieve a more beautiful, youthful looking smile.
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Ironically, in a country preoccupied with keeping up appearances, many Americans are surprisingly reluctant to seek out cosmetic smile enhancements. You may feel like focusing on how you look may make you seem superficial or shallow. We sincerely believe that this couldn’t be further from the truth. When you feel embarrassed about your smile, you may be less likely to smile and laugh in social situations, which can cause other people to perceive you as guarded or unfriendly. Furthermore, cosmetic imperfections such as broken, uneven, and stained teeth can make you appear unhealthy and less professional. By improving the appearance of your teeth and gums, you will experience an almost immediate boost in self-esteem that will flow into every aspect of your life. An investment in a personalized smile makeover is truly an investment in yourself.
