Smile Makeover

Any procedure designed to improve the overall appearance of your smile is considered a smile makeover. These procedures can include, but is not limited to the following:

▪ Composite Bonding
▪ Teeth Whitening
▪ Tooth Implants
▪ Dental Veneers

There are several factors that will be taken into consideration when considering what type of smile makeover procedure is right for you, including your hair color, the general shape, color and condition of your teeth, your facial appearance, skin tone, and the overall look of your lips and gum tissue.

One of the biggest questions to ask yourself if you are considering a smile makeover is, “What is that you dislike or like about your teeth or smile?” Having the answer to these questions will help your cosmetic dentist determine what intervention is best for you.

There are several different aspects of your teeth or smile your dentist may focus on to improve the overall aesthetic appearance, including the following:

  • Tooth Color: Some patients decide to replace their original amalgam or silver dental fillings with tooth-colored restorations. Another approach to addressing this issue is through teeth whitening. In general, darker or discolored teeth create an aged appearance, whereas teeth that are bright and white create a more youthful appearance. A skilled cosmetic dentist will focus on selecting a tone that not only brightens, but also strikes the right balance of matching and complimenting the color of your hair and your complexion.
  • Alignment and Spacing: Straightening crooked or overlapping teeth or teeth that have gaps through veneers, orthodontics, or Invisalign can improve the overall aesthetic appearance.
  • Missing Teeth: Patients missing teeth often report feelings of self-consciousness, in addition to suffering from increased risk of tooth decay. To address this issue, your dentist may recommend dentures, bridges, or dental implants.
  • Harmony and Balance: The overall appearance of your lips, cheek, and smile can be improved through a re-contouring of a gummy smile as well as oral maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.

Full Mouth Reconstruction vs. Smile Makeover

Full Mouth Reconstruction is an intensive and necessary series of procedures that are required to preserve your overall oral health, whereas a Smile Makeover is an elective intervention designed to improve the overall aesthetic appearance of your mouth and smile. There are several areas where these two areas overlap, such as dental crowns, veneers, composite bonding, gummy smile reduction, and more.

Although a smile makeover is considered elective, there are countless benefits associated with having these type of procedures performed. Your cosmetic dentist will work with you to develop a plan that is designed to help you achieve the results you need to feel confident about your smile.

How to Maintain Your Results

One of the most important things to be aware with cosmetic dentistry is that to maintain results, it is critical to continue practicing good regular oral hygiene practices and scheduling regular maintenance with your dentist. Teeth whitening procedures will require regular checkups to maintain their brightness, dental crowns will need to be replaced every 10-15 years, and porcelain veneers will be prone to chipping or breaking off. To ensure longevity of results, be sure to continue practicing good self-care and discuss different material options with your cosmetic dentist.

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