What is a Smile Makeover?

If you have multiple dental imperfections you are not alone. Most people are not born with perfectly straight, white teeth. For this reason, many people seek a smile makeover that involves a variety of different types of cosmetic dentistry. Some of those procedures would include teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and even dental implants.  A smile makeover doesn't just focus on your teeth. A dentist takes the overall appearance of your face into consideration when making a plan for your smile makeover. For instance, your skin tone and bone structure may play a role in the choices your dentist makes for your teeth. The goal is for your smile to look as natural as possible.  There are other things besides teeth whitening and correction that can be address during a smile makeover. For instance, you can have metal fillings replaced with fillings that are made of porcelain or ceramic and have a more natural tooth like appearance. You can also have your gums reshaped or contoured so they appear more even and less gummy. Surprisingly, you can also improve an unshapely or aging face with certain cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, or smile makeover procedures. Things like orthodontics and oral maxillofacial surgery can make improvements in this area. The overall goal is to create an attractive balanced smile that is natural in appearance.  The majority of the cosmetic dentistry you have done during a smile makeover is permanent. However, the certain things require maintenance down the line including porcelain veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and dental crowns. With good oral hygiene most of your smile makeover will last 10 to 15 years. However, teeth whitening will need to be touched up more frequently to maintain the desired tooth shade. Again, good oral hygiene can reduce the number of touch-ups you require for your teeth whitening.