If your teeth make you feel self-conscious or embarrassed each time you open your mouth, then a smile makeover can help to improve your smile appearance
Usually, as long as a patient has good oral health, they will be classed as a viable candidate for a smile makeover. If there is active gum disease or decay, this must be addressed before cosmetic treatments commence to ensures results are longer lasting & avoids the need to repeat treatments at a later date.
These are just some of the issues that can be corrected with a smile makeover;
– Protruding teeth
– Missing teeth
– Teeth that are too long / too short
– Rotated teeth
– Discolouration
– Chipped / broken teeth
– Gaps between your teeth
Each smile makeover is unique to the individual and specifically designed with the patients desired results in mind, after a detailed evaluation a personalised treatment plan wil provide you with details of recommended treatments, a step-by-step timeline and prices
Some of the procedures involved in smile makeovers can include;
Tooth whitening – The starting point in cosmetic dentistry is to treat the discolouration of teeth by whitening them to a lighter shade as well as removing any staining. This is always carried out before any bonding or veneer work.
Composite bonding – Using various dental composites and adhesives, composite bonding is used to repair minor tooth blemishes such as cracks, chips or gaps.
Dental veneers – Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of teeth to change shape, brighten, mask discolouration or change the appearance of alignment, spacing and overcrowding.
Dental bridges – A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining an artificial tooth to either adjacent teeth or a dental implant.
Dental implants – A dental implant is used to replace missing teeth and is fused to the jawbone to permanently support a crown, denture or bridge.
As with most dental treatments, the time to complete your smile depends on the treatments and the condition of the existing teeth. Certain aspects of your smile makeover, such as veneers, crowns & teeth whitening, can be completed within a week More extensive work, such as dental implants which need healing time may take several months.
