During your first appointment, your teeth, gums, and mouth will be thoroughly evaluated both in terms of health and cosmetic appearance. After taking any necessary impressions or x-rays, our dentist will have a conversation with you about how best to proceed. You will be invited to bring up any important concerns on your part, and you both will come to an agreement about what work must be done. Using this information, our dentist will advise you on treatment and the best path forward. You will be introduced to a number of cosmetic fixtures and procedures, each designed to address a different problem or set of problems, and take them all into consideration against your goals, means, and lifestyle. After reaching a definite conclusion on the measures to be taken ahead, treatment can finally begin.
What follows will depend largely on the types of procedures recommended. Some methods of enhancement, such as whitening treatment, can be fully administered in as little as a single visit. What makes dental makeovers unique, however, is the fact that they rarely only involve a single restorative procedure and in some cases may require several visits to the office. Any pre-existing signs of decay and periodontal disease will have to be resolved and fully cleaned up before any cosmetic ground can be broken. Another thing to consider: many cosmetic fixtures such as veneers, crowns, and implants do require an intermediary phase between appointments to have the appliance in question manufactured in a dental lab, during which time temporary means of protecting any sensitive exposed tissue will be placed by our dentist.
After completing treatment and making any necessary adjustments in accordance with your bite and jaw alignment, you will be free to enjoy your beautifully restored smile.