A good candidate for a smile makeover is someone who is not satisfied with their smile. They may lack confidence in the appearance of their teeth. Other people who may want to consider a makeover of their smiles are those who are having functional issues.
People who lack confidence in the appearance of their teeth and want to improve their smile.
Those experiencing speech difficulties, chewing problems, or pain due to misaligned teeth.
Individuals with misshapen teeth, crooked teeth, or gaps that affect their smile's appearance.
"A good candidate for a smile makeover is someone who is not satisfied with their smile."
The procedures in a smile makeover require regular oral hygiene care and may need maintenance over time. For example, teeth whitening is not a permanent treatment. Patients will need touch-up treatments to maintain their results.
Proper maintenance and care will help prevent future dental issues and previous problems from reappearing.
Brushing and flossing multiple times daily and visiting the dentist for professional cleanings regularly.
Certain procedures require special care, so it is important to follow the instructions precisely.
"While it is always important to practice good oral hygiene, it is especially important after a smile makeover."
After examining the patient's teeth, we will develop a customized treatment plan to address their unique needs. Smile makeovers involve a minimum of two procedures. There are numerous treatment options to choose from depending on the patient's issues.
Thin shells placed over teeth to improve appearance and correct various cosmetic issues.
Professional whitening treatments to brighten and enhance the natural color of teeth.
Permanent tooth replacements that look and function like natural teeth.
Caps that cover damaged or discolored teeth to restore their appearance and function.
Fixed prosthetics that replace missing teeth and restore the smile's appearance.
Composite resin applied to teeth to repair chips, gaps, and improve overall appearance.
"Some of the most common dental treatments include veneers, bonding, implants, teeth whitening, crowns, and bridges."
Certain lifestyle choices can adversely affect the appearance and function of a smile. One lifestyle choice that can affect the appearance of teeth is smoking. According to Healthline, the nicotine and tar in cigarettes can cause teeth to become yellowed and stained.
Nicotine and tar in cigarettes cause teeth to become yellowed and stained, and increase risk of gum disease.
Sugar feeds bacteria that produce acid, causing cavities and tooth erosion over time.
A smile makeover can give people a fresh start and a new smile with proper lifestyle changes.
"Certain lifestyle choices can adversely affect the appearance and function of a smile."
Good candidates include people who are not satisfied with their smile, lack confidence in their teeth's appearance, or have functional issues like speech difficulties or chewing problems.
Maintain regular oral hygiene with brushing and flossing multiple times daily, visit the dentist for professional cleanings regularly, and follow any special care instructions for specific procedures.
Common treatments include veneers, bonding, implants, teeth whitening, crowns, and bridges. Each makeover involves a minimum of two procedures customized to the patient's needs.
Smoking (nicotine and tar cause staining), sugary foods and drinks (feed bacteria that cause cavities), and poor oral hygiene habits can all contribute to the need for a smile makeover.
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacements that look, feel, and function like natural teeth, improving both appearance and oral function.
Dental crowns restore damaged or discolored teeth, providing both cosmetic improvement and functional restoration for better oral health.
Dental bridges replace missing teeth, restore your smile's appearance, improve chewing function, and prevent remaining teeth from shifting.
No, it is not. Full mouth rejuvenation uses many of the same cosmetic methods as a makeover, but it also consists of general and restorative services, such as TMJ or gum disease treatment. A smile makeover is more cosmetic based and is a less extensive process.
Every situation is different, but certain procedures are used more commonly than others. These include veneers, tooth-colored fillings, bonding, and gum contouring. Teeth whitening is probably the most commonly used method.
The overall timeframe of a smile makeover varies greatly based on the types and number of procedures. Some methods, like teeth whitening, take one visit. Many of the procedures require at least two visits, and some are spaced weeks apart. Dental implants usually take the longest, as it takes numerous steps. The whole process can take months to complete.
Many of the procedures do not require recovery time. Others, such as implants, may include some discomfort and swelling after the procedure. Patients may need to restrict physical activity and temporarily change eating habits until healing is complete. Our team will provide patients with instructions and tips to recover after treatment.
We consider many features besides the general state of your teeth and gums. Detailed aspects of the teeth, such as their size, color, and shape, are factored in; along with the condition of the gums. The dentist also looks at the different features of the face and the patient's skin tone, which makes a makeover especially effective.
Bleachorexia is when people continue to abuse teeth whitening solutions without consulting professionals, causing significant damage to their enamel and gums in the process.
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person's teeth, gums and/or bite.
Cosmetic imaging allows oral health professionals to display and break down the changes a variety of cosmetic procedures can make to the patient's appearance to help the patient understand.
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that increases the extent of a tooth structure for restorative or esthetic purposes.
A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.
Full mouth rehabilitation is a customized treatment that strives to optimize health and features of the entire mouth with multiple procedures.
A smile selection guide allows patients to select the type of smile and the intricate details they desire when enhancing the appearance of one's teeth.
A smile shape guide helps patients determine how they want to change or improve their smile with various cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can cause permanent gray discoloration of teeth when people use it at a young age.
If you want to improve your smile's appearance, a smile makeover may be right for you. Our team at myDentist El Monte can help create a customized treatment plan for your unique needs.