A smile makeover can address multiple aesthetic imperfections in your teeth. It has the potential to make you look younger and give you a big confidence boost! However, a smile makeover is an involved process that requires a significant amount of time and money. It should not be entered into lightly. Be sure to ask the following questions before you commit to treatment:
What Will My Results Look Like?
It is important that you have realistic expectations about what a smile makeover can accomplish. Do not hesitate to ask your dentist if you can see before and after photos of previous cosmetic patients. Such photos can help you understand the dentist’s style, and you can use them to provide feedback on your unique aesthetic goals.
What Kinds of Issues Can a Smile Makeover Correct?
A smile makeover is a cosmetic service, so it focuses on correcting issues that are noticeable to other people. For example, it can address things like dental stains, an uneven gumline, cracked and chipped teeth, crooked teeth, and more.
If you have significant oral health problems, your dentist will likely recommend that you undergo restorative treatment before you move ahead with a cosmetic smile makeover.
How Long Will My Smile Makeover Take?
The timeline for a smile makeover varies from patient to patient. If you need orthodontic care, such as Invisalign, you can expect the process to last several months. Other cosmetic services take just one or two appointments.
Having a realistic idea of your treatment timeline can help you to schedule appointments in a way that has a minimal impact on your daily routine.
What Can I Expect Throughout the Treatment Process?
Most cosmetic dental services are fairly comfortable, but you may still experience some soreness and a temporary increase in sensitivity at some points during your smile makeover. You may also need to modify some of your habits in order to protect temporary veneers or prevent new stains after a teeth whitening treatment.
What Should I Do to Make My Results Last?
The results of your smile makeover might last for many years (depending on which specific treatments you undergo), but only if you take good care of your teeth. Ask your dentist for personalized tips on how you can protect your new look. That might require that you quit smoking, change your eating habits, or use certain oral hygiene products.
Can you think of any other questions that you would like to ask during your smile makeover consultation? Write them down so you do not forget to discuss any key points during your appointment!
Meet the Practice
Drs. Shawn Schlessel and Benjamin Hornstein are proud to lead the team at The Center for Advanced Dentistry in Beachwood. They have many years of combined experience, and they rely on a combination of technology and skill to produce beautiful, high-quality results for patients. If you are interested in getting a smile makeover, our team would be pleased to answer your questions. Contact our office at 216-595-1710.