A smile makeover serves to improve the appearance of your smile through one or more of the available cosmetic dentistry procedures. When doing a smile makeover, factors to consider include your facial appearance, gum tissue, and the color, shape, width, and length of your teeth. Your dentist will design your cosmetic treatment to meet your dental needs and budget.

Why Would You Need a Smile Makeover?

You may not be happy with your smile because it has flaws that make you shy away from social places and cameras. Your teeth may have dental defects like being discolored, chipped, irregularly shaped, or you may have missing teeth.

A smile makeover enhances your smile for renewed self-confidence. It entails a combination of procedures and dental work. You’ll establish what you don’t like about your smile during your initial consultation with your dentist. The dental professional will then recommend the most appropriate treatment option for the best results.

Types of Cosmetic Dental Work Used in a Smile Makeover

Depending on the dental flaw you intend to correct, your dentist will recommend one of these dental treatments:

  • Veneers: These wafer-thin custom-made shells cover the front surface of your teeth to improve your appearance. The dentist bonds them to the front of the teeth to improve your teeth’ color, shape, length, or size.
  • Crowns: Your dentist will place dental crowns on top of damaged teeth to cover imperfections like discoloration and decay. They also protect and restore your teeth’ shape.
  • Implants: One or more missing teeth negatively affect your smile’s appearance and bite, increasing the risk of tooth decay. Dental implants, partial dentures, and bridges make the perfect tooth replacement for an appealing smile.

Once your smile makeover is complete, ensure you follow your dentist’s instructions to maintain your smile’s aesthetics. Regular follow-up and cleaning appointments are also necessary to keep the dental treatments in good shape.

At Dahlgren Dental, we provide a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services to help improve the look and health of your smile. We also provide comprehensive dentistry for the entire family. Our practice places a premium on excellent patient-centered service and care. To learn more about dental veneers and how they can transform your teeth, contact our office online or at (540) 663-2221 to get started.