What is a dental makeover?
A dental makeover, also called a smile makeover, uses a variety of treatments and cosmetic dental techniques to improves the overall aesthetic look of your smile.
A smile makeover starts with an extensive evaluation of your current condition and health followed by a comprehensive treatment designed to get you the best results. While it may utilise many of the same custom techniques as a full mouth reconstruction, a dental makeover is primarily concerned with cosmetics and improving the appearance of your smile.
Why would I need a full dental makeover?
Do you avoid having your picture taken because you’re not happy with your smile? Do you feel self-conscious or embarrassed or insecure when you laugh or smile?
A smile makeover may be just the thing to help you to regain your confidence so you can smile, laugh, and live again. Makeover your smile to achieve your version of perfect. Look your best, and rediscover the joy and happiness that a smile can bring.
Smile makeover initial considerations
To complete your Smile Makeover, the dentists will develop a comprehensive treatment plan customised to meet your appearance goals. This treatment plan may consist of a combination of many cosmetic treatments, potentially including teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, dental crowns, orthodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, and gummy smile reduction.
Oral health evaluation
Your oral health must be evaluated prior to treatment planning. If your evaluation reveals that you have oral conditions such as a misaligned bite (malocclusion), gum disease, or extensive tooth decay you will need to undergo restorative treatment prior to your Smile Makeover.
If this evaluation reveals you have a collapsing bite or severely worn teeth the cosmetic makeover may need to be upgraded to a full reconstruction.
Smile makeover considerations
What you like or don't like about your smile or your teeth is the main consideration. Smile Makeovers are performed for many reasons and are customised according to your unique considerations. The dentists will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan designed to achieve exactly what you want out of your makeover.
- Divine proportion
- Teeth length: A Smile Makeover treatment for shorter teeth may include reshaping and lengthening the front central teeth through composite fillings or veneers. If you have a gummy smile, you may need laser treatment to modify the gum line and lengthen the appearance of the teeth.
- Tooth colour: Silver or amalgam, old white filling or crowns can be replaced with natural, tooth-coloured restorations. Teeth whitening can improve the colour of stained teeth. The shade your dentist selects for teeth whitening and restorations is carefully evaluated with special consideration given to the tone and colour of your face and hair, and with what colour you want to achieve.
- Aligned for success: Crooked, overlapping, or gapping teeth can be straightened when necessary through orthodontics or veneers and crowns.
- Contoured for look: Uneven teeth can be bonded for improved appearance. Gummy smiles can be re-contoured with the Biolase Laser to help improve the overall look of the smile.
- Tooth characterisation: The dentists are adept at blending functionality and aesthetics.
Smile makeover treatment planning
An integral part of a Smile Makeover process is the preview of potential results you receive before treatment begins. The dentists incorporate a variety of dental technologies to show you the changes that you can expect to see in your smile.
- Before and after photos: Before and after photos of other patients who have had Smile Makeovers offer samples of the results you may expect to see. The photos will also give you an idea of the quality of work performed by the dentists.
- Dental study models: These study models will be used to show you every aspect of the changes you can expect to see with your makeover. Dental lab technicians also use study models as guides for fabricating makeover materials like crowns or veneers.
- Dental bonding mock-up: The dentist can temporarily bond composite resin material to your teeth so you can fully visualize the impact of the procedure before treatment begins. Adjustments may be made until you are comfortable with the function and appearance of your new smile. Temporary bondings have no lasting impact on your teeth once they are removed.
Relax with sedation dentistry
Sedation dentistry can help make dental treatment feel more comfortable, helping you relax while receiving the care you need.
Whether you're visiting for a simple procedure or more complex care, sedation can help make your experience more comfortable from beginning to end. We’ll explain your sedation options, answer your questions and recommend the approach that’s right for you and your treatment.
The life of your smile makeover
Cosmetic dentistry procedures require maintenance over time. Teeth whitening must be repeated on occasion in order to maintain brightness. Porcelain veneers may chip or break off and need replacement. Composite bonding may stain and require enhancement or replacement. Dental porcelain restorations typically require replacement after 10 – 15 years. Gummy smile improvements may also require enhancement over time.
