When you have a total assessment of your smile and oral health performed with the goal of achieving your best smile, it is called getting a smile makeover. One or more cosmetic dentistry treatments may be necessary to help you reach your goals, but when you do you can have the smile you’ve always wanted.
A consultation with an experienced and qualified cosmetic dentist will help you determine what might be done to improve your look. The dentist will consider many factors like the condition of your teeth and gums, facial features, lips, and skin tone to help you come up with a treatment plan that works best with your overall appearance.
In addition to helping you have the best dental function, smile makeovers can help you look younger and healthier. It may also give you newfound confidence. Some of the most common oral problems that smile makeovers address include:
- Teeth discoloration – teeth that are stained from foods, drinks, smoking, age, medications, or poor dental hygiene can be improved with teeth whitening. Professional methods performed by your cosmetic dentist usually have the most noticeable and fastest results.
- Gaps – teeth that have extra space between them can be covered with porcelain veneers to give you a great new look. Braces are another option to close gaps, including the latest invisible type called Invisalign.
- Chips and cracks – teeth that have flaws like chips or cracks can be covered with veneers, or bonded using composite resin material.
- Unsightly fillings – replacing dark colored fillings with tooth-colored composite resin is a great way to change your smile for the better.
- Misaligned or uneven teeth – a smile that isn’t straight can be hidden with veneers to give you a perfect new smile.
- Missing teeth – tooth loss for just about any reason can be restored using dental implants, which provide a comfortable and permanent way to regain your complete smile.
