Same-Day Smile Makeover
Smiling with confidence boosts your mood and enhances your self-esteem. A beautiful smile is essential for social and professional success. Many people avoid showing their teeth in public or photographs because they dislike their smile. If this describes you, start the process of achieving the smile you’ve always wanted with a smile makeover.
A smile makeover addresses more than just dental problems. It’s a personalized plan tailored to your facial features and aesthetic preferences. The results can be dramatic, enhancing both your appearance and confidence.
These are the major steps involved:
Take a look.
The makeover process is all about giving you the smile of your dreams. So take a good look at your smile and note what you like and don’t like about it. Some questions you can ask yourself are:
- Are your teeth as white as you’d like them to be?
- Are any teeth chipped, cracked or worn?
- Does your smile have a gummy appearance?
- Do your teeth seem too large or small?
- Do you like the alignment and spacing of your teeth
- Are you self-conscious about crookedness or gaps?
Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder—and that beholder is you! Some people want their smile to look “perfect,” which means completely straight, white teeth. Others prefer a natural look and don’t mind slight gaps or shade variations. You have many decisions to make, but don’t worry—dentists can help you sort it all out!
Share your thoughts.
Communication plays an extremely important role in the smile makeover process. During your first consultation, describe in detail what you want to change. Bring pictures of smiles you like or how your smile used to look. Your makeover dentist will also share insights because dentists are trained to evaluate facial balance. In other words, a dentist will consider how the smile elements (teeth, lips, gums) blend with the face.
Make a plan. 
A comprehensive dental exam is an important part of planning a smile makeover. Cosmetic dentistry offers a range of lifelike tooth restorations and treatments. First, we must address any conditions that could jeopardize your results. For example, if your teeth are discolored, we need to determine the cause. You may have an underlying dental disease that requires treatment before whitening. Otherwise, whitening may not last. If you frequently drink red wine or other staining beverages, porcelain veneers may be better than bleaching treatments.
Try it out.
A smile makeover is an investment designed to last. Many procedures are irreversible. If you’re considering changes, try them out before fully committing. You can preview results with computer imaging, 3-D models, or temporary restorations. This approach lets you see and feel the final result in your own mouth. It also allows you to fine-tune the makeover plan.
A “trial smile” helps eliminate unknowns in the makeover process. Once it’s complete, you’ll love flashing your new smile!
