Come Get the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Does your smile need a complete renovation? Smile makeovers typically combine several cosmetic dentistry procedures to dramatically improve the appearance of a smile. An experienced and qualified cosmetic dentist will listen carefully to understand your goals and clearly explain your options to achieve the confident and attractive smile you’ve always wanted. While most dentists can restore healthy teeth functioning, it takes a great deal of additional artistic skill and practical experience to seamlessly blend multiple restorations and cosmetic fixtures into a natural-looking, picture-perfect smile. If your smile needs a serious overhaul, schedule a consultation with our Vero Beach smile makeover specialists today!
Completely Customized for Every Patient
Able to Fix Multiple Flaws at the Same Time
Can Improve Oral Health as well as Aesthetics
How Does a Smile Makeover Work?
The smile makeover process starts with a consultation. Our team will get to know important information about your oral health, your goals, and your overall lifestyle. Then, we can use advanced Digital Smile Design software to give you a realistic preview of your treatment results. You are more than welcome to provide feedback and ask questions during this important appointment.
Once we get started on your treatment, you might undergo multiple procedures, such as:
- Restorative care, like tooth replacement or gum disease therapy, to improve your oral health.
- Teeth whitening to get rid of stubborn discoloration.
- New restorations to replace unsightly metal crowns and fillings.
- Veneers or dental bonding to hide imperfections like chips, cracks, and more.
- Other services as necessary to help you achieve your goals.
A smile makeover can require several appointments, but we strive to make the entire process as efficient as possible.
The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover
A smile makeover offers several amazing benefits:
- Improved oral health and function. Although the primary purpose of a smile makeover is to improve the aesthetics of the teeth and gums, it can also support your long-term oral health.
- Enhanced confidence. With a new smile, you may feel more comfortable in social situations, whether you are pursuing a promotion in the workplace or trying to meet someone special on the dating scene.
- A more youthful appearance. Bright, attractive teeth are often associated with youth.
- Streamlined treatment. A smile makeover is often more efficient and economical than getting multiple treatments completed separately.
Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover
The cost of a smile makeover varies greatly from case to case. The total price depends on which services you undergo, as well as the extent of those services. During your consultation, we will be able to share some specific numbers. We can also help you understand your payment options, including low-interest financing through CareCredit. We even have an in-house savings plan that provides discounts on many of the services available in our office.
A smile makeover is one of the higher-priced cosmetic options, but you can view it as an investment that will provide you with years of benefits!
Smile Makeover FAQs
Your cosmetic dentist will always keep your comfort their top priority. Depending on your treatment plan, you may benefit from numbing medication. It will block any pain, but you may feel some unusual sensations or pressure. After the effects of the numbing medication wear off, some procedures can cause temporary tenderness for a couple of days. You can manage it with an over-the-counter pain reliever and eating soft foods. Your dentist will review any additional aftercare instructions.
Every situation differs, so there’s no set timeline for a smile makeover. Many factors will influence your timeline, like preparatory procedures and the type of treatments that are right for you. Some treatments can be completed in one appointment, while others can take multiple visits or several months. Your dentist will explain how long the process will take during your consultation. We know your time is valuable, which is why we use the latest technologies and techniques to streamline your care without compromising your results.
Every procedure has a different life expectancy and many things will influence the duration of your results. You can get the most from your new smile by committing to good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes and floss every day. It’s best to limit your consumption of sugars and starches to prevent tooth decay. Moderate how often you have hard or chewy foods to prevent wear and tear. Stop any bad habits that may damage your teeth, like chewing on pens or crunching ice. If you have a habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, your dentist can provide you with a nightguard. Don’t forget to wear an athletic mouthguard if you play sports to protect your pearly whites. Visit your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. They will keep your teeth and gums healthy to get the most from your investment.
Dental insurance rarely covers elective procedures unless they are medically necessary. However, many aesthetic issues can affect your dental health, like broken or missing teeth. If treatment is essential for your oral health, your dental insurance may cover some of the expenses after meeting your annual deductible. In addition, your benefits may cover your consultation, diagnostic services, and preparatory procedures, like dental fillings. We will work on your behalf with your dental insurance to maximize your coverage. Our office offers flexible financial solutions for any out-of-pocket expenses, like monthly payments with CareCredit.
Depending on the dentist, you can put as many treatments as you want in a smile makeover. You’ll just have to see which procedures a given practice offers.
Imagine your main issue is a stained smile, for example. Your final makeover could potentially include teeth whitening, cosmetic dental bonding, and porcelain veneers – services that fix stained enamel. You wouldn’t have to pick between the three options; the final treatment could feature all of them.
Similarly, let’s say you suffer from chipped or cracked teeth. Your makeover could hide such flaws with veneers, metal-free crowns, and quality cosmetic bonding. There wouldn’t be a limit on which procedure(s) to pick.
If you’re visiting the right practice, a smile makeover could genuinely include alignment work. It’s just a matter of addressing the point during your consultation.
For instance, we at Premier Dental happen to offer porcelain veneers. These shells can’t shift teeth into the proper positions, but they can hide crooked pearly whites from view. They thus have the nickname of “instant orthodontics” that can make misaligned smiles look straight!
(Another option is cosmetic dental bonding, which can hide misshapen teeth with tooth-colored resin.)
Smile makeovers don’t typically have an age limit. So long as you aren’t a toddler or young tyke, you can get one regardless of how old you are.
Rather than age, health is the main factor in whether you qualify for a smile makeover. You’ll likely be a good treatment candidate as long as you’re free of tooth decay, gum disease, and so on. A dentist could also treat such issues, though, to ensure you qualify later.
If there’s any exception to the “no age limit” rule, it’s teeth whitening for teenagers. Dentists advise their patients to wait until they’re fourteen to whiten their smiles.
Yes, a smile makeover will let you get multiple procedures during one appointment. Just know that such a visit would take longer than usual.
Cosmetic dentists can often perform certain procedures at the same time. For instance, they could “do” teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding at once. (These two procedures would just apply bleaching gel and tooth-colored resin to fix your smile flaws.) A dentist could even prep your teeth for veneers and crowns simultaneously, since this work often involves the same steps.
Getting several procedures in one visit can get tedious, but doing so has its perks. The overall makeover will go more quickly when you undergo multiple services at once.