What is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures specially chosen to address your individual goals regarding your smile. Some procedures commonly involved in a smile makeover include:
- Porcelain veneers
- Teeth whitening
- Gum recontouring
- Invisalign
The exact combination of procedures involved in a smile makeover depends upon what your goals are for your teeth. If you have discolored teeth and a “gummy” smile, for example, your smile makeover might consist of teeth whitening, porcelain veneers if necessary, and laser recontouring for your gums.
How Do I Know What Procedures are Best for Me?
With the wide variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures available, it is difficult for any individual patient to know what combination might work best to meet his or her specific needs. To determine your goals for your smile makeover and how best to meet those goals, you should schedule a consultation with a cosmetic dentist.
During your consultation you will discuss what you would like your smile to look like. The dentist will evaluate your smile and suggest what procedures, combined into a full smile makeover, are most likely to achieve the results you desire. Many of these procedures, such as teeth whitening and veneer placement, can be performed right in the dental office with little discomfort, and take only an hour or two. Others, such as Invisalign, require a more significant time investment in order to ensure the best possible results.
A good cosmetic dentist will always take into consideration your personal goals for your smile, and ensure that your smile makeover addresses these goals and results in the perfect smile you’ve dreamed of. For more information about smile makeovers, please contact the office of Dr. Huriega at 210-616-0858, a cosmetic dentist in San Antonio.
