What Goes Into a Smile Makeover?
When most people think of a makeover they picture hair, makeup and nails being treated, which is a great way to boost one’s self-esteem before a night out or wedding.
In the world of dentistry, there is now the option to makeover your teeth with more permanent options than simply applying hair lacquer! And dental makeovers are becoming increasingly common in the world of cosmetic dentistry.
At Doctor Bobby Chhoker, we can offer you a full smile makeover if you are looking for a way to refresh your smile and improve its aesthetics. This is much like a regular makeover; a mix and match of cosmetic treatments designed to give you the best final result based on your wishes, your clinical needs and what is achievable.
But what exactly is involved in having a smile makeover? In the following article, our team offers a short guide to the most commonly used options which go into enhancing our patients’ teeth. Enjoy!
Dental implants
Most people who have a missing tooth or teeth have heard of dental implants. So it should come as no surprise that these are often part of a smile makeover.
The fitting of an implant provides a realistic restoration for a missing tooth or teeth, with this option allowing us to attach a single crown, a bridge or even an entire set of dentures. Those pesky gaps will be a thing of the past and your smile will be striking with a realistic and immovable prosthetic.
Veneers
Next on the list are dental veneers. Usually made from porcelain, these are thin, nail-like coverings which are placed over the front of the teeth and can be custom-made to match the teeth in shade and translucency. Or they can be used to whiten your smile, making it as bright as you want! Veneers can also be used to conceal cracks, chips or deeply set staining. They can also be used to create a more even-looking smile if you suffer from mild misalignment issues.
The fitting is simple and will involve our team gently sanding the front of the tooth or teeth to which the veneers are going to be attached and then setting them in place. So it is non-invasive and very versatile.
Orthodontics
Few people imagine orthodontics being anything but cosmetic. However, there are now ways to get the straighter smile you want without the use of the metal-fitted brace, which can hinder your self-esteem in the short term.
There are many options to straighten your smile without drawing undue attention, such as invisible aligners like Invisalign and even clear braces. Your suitability for these options will depend on the severity of the misalignment being treated. Invisible aligners are usually a fast option for people who have mild to moderate misalignment issues and can straighten their teeth in as little as 3 to 6 months. So talk to your team about this option.
Whitening
And finally, whitening is usually a key part of a dental makeover, as many of our patients wish that their teeth were whiter. Depending on the options we use to whiten your teeth, you can get a smile that is whitened up to 18 shades in as little as 2 weeks.