If you are planning a smile makeover, it is essential for you to understand that the process may take several weeks or possibly months. Here is a general guide to the steps that our cosmetic dentist will guide you through during your smile makeover.
PLANNING AND CONSULTING-
Your smile makeover starts at your consultation visit. At this time, our smile makeover dentist wants to hear about your smile. More specifically, our dentist wants to know what aspects of your smile you like and what you would like to change. At this time, the dentist formulates a plan which will give you what you want in a smile.
An examination and x-rays follow the consultation. At this point, our dentist can see what, if any, dental health issues need addressing before the smile makeover begins. This is also the best time to take the ‘before’ pictures which will help you see your progress. You and our dentist will also use this time to choose what recommended treatments you will have as well as learn the order of the makeover steps. Some of our dentist’s suggestions have options for you to consider and some are simple and direct. A typical list of recommendations for a smile makeover includes:
• Braces
• Composite bonding
• Dental crowns
• Dental implants
• Dental veneers
• Gum contouring
• Teeth whitening
TREATMENTS-
Once you have optimal oral health and a care plan, our dentist will begin your procedures. While patients like to have an approximate time frame for the completion of the makeover, each case is unique, and the steps involved vary significantly from patient to patient. You should plan to make frequent visits to our office as your makeover progresses.
FOLLOW-UP VISITS-
As phases of your smile makeover are complete, our dentist will plan your follow-up visits. These visits are essential to attend as your overall health and well-being are important to us. We prefer preventing any unexpected issues rather than repairing them.
The majority of our smile makeover patients tell us that their smile makeover changed their lives. If you would like further details about smile makeovers, please contact our office.