If you are unhappy with your smile’s appearance, a smile makeover can help. Smile makeovers involve a combination of at least two cosmetic dental procedures. People can choose from various procedures to achieve a more beautiful smile.
Smile makeovers are available at Smile Solutions in Pittsburg and the surrounding area. Our team can help determine which procedures are right for your needs. Call us today at 620-317-0286 to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.
Candidates For A Smile Makeover
A good candidate for a smile makeover is someone who is not satisfied with their smile. They may lack confidence in the appearance of their teeth. Other people who may want to consider a makeover of their smiles are those who are having functional issues.
Misshapen teeth, crooked teeth, and gaps in the mouth can affect speech and cause other complications, such as difficulty and pain when chewing. People can choose to have a smile makeover for many reasons. Our team can create a customized treatment plan according to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
- A good candidate for a smile makeover is someone who is not satisfied with their smile.
Dental Care Plan After The Makeover
The procedures in a smile makeover require regular oral hygiene care and may need maintenance over time. For example, dental veneers need to be replaced at least every 15 years. Patients will need touch-up treatments to maintain their results. While it is always important to practice good oral hygiene, it is especially important after a smile makeover.
Proper maintenance and care will help prevent future dental issues and prevent previous problems from reappearing. Our team will provide patients with tips and instructions on how to maintain their new smile after. Tips for maintaining a newly restored smile include brushing and flossing multiple times daily and visiting the dentist for professional cleanings on a regular basis. Certain procedures require special care, so it is important to follow the instructions precisely.
- While it is always important to practice good oral hygiene, it is especially important after a smile makeover.
Dental Procedures That Could Be Part Of A Smile Makeover
Cosmetic dentists offer multiple treatment options to help a patient achieve a stunning smile. A dentist considers the patient’s goals and oral health, as well as facial appearance, jaw alignment, and the condition of the teeth. Addressing these factors can help improve a person’s smile by using possible procedures, such as:
- Dental bonding: Tooth-colored resin can change the tooth’s appearance by repairing chipped or cracked teeth. It can also close gaps or change the shape of the teeth.
- Veneers: By bonding these thin, custom-made shells to the front of the teeth, it is possible to change the color or shape of the teeth. Seriously stained teeth can become bright again with veneers.
- Crowns: A tooth cap is placed over a damaged tooth to change its appearance and strengthen it. Crowns can be both cosmetic and functional.
- Braces: This orthodontic treatment corrects crooked teeth by applying steady pressure over time to move teeth into correct alignment.
Smile makeovers are unique to each patient. It is possible to include a range of treatments depending on the condition of the mouth, gums, teeth, and jaw. The goal is to help patients look better and to help maintain their teeth for a lifetime.
Before starting, it is important to treat underlying health conditions. Gum disease and tooth decay should be dealt with before receiving cosmetic procedures. Having a plan for a smile makeover can make each dental procedure more effective.
- The dentist takes into consideration the patient’s goals and oral health, as well as facial appearance, hair color, and condition of the teeth.
Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover
Certain lifestyle choice that can affect the appearance of teeth is smoking. According to Healthline, the nicotine and tar in cigarettes can cause teeth to become yellowed and stained. Additionally, people who smoke are also at higher risk of gum disease, further damaging teeth.
People should also avoid eating and drinking sugary foods and beverages. The sugar feeds the bacteria, which produce acid that can also damage teeth, causing cavities to form or erosion to occur. Fortunately, a smile makeover can give people a fresh start and a new smile. It is important for people who receive a smile makeover to change their lifestyle and make healthy choices to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
- Certain lifestyle choices can adversely affect the appearance and function of a smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quality Dental Services Can Transform Your Smile
By visiting us as soon as possible, our team can help get you the professional treatment you need. Instead of waiting around and allowing the symptoms to get worse, we can provide you with treatment options.
Cosmetic Dentistry Terminology
Cosmetic imaging allows oral health professionals to display and break down the changes a variety of cosmetic procedures can make to the patient’s appearance to help the patient understand.
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that increases the extent of a tooth structure for restorative or esthetic purposes.
A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
Full-mouth rehabilitation is a customized treatment that strives to optimize the health and features of the entire mouth with multiple procedures.
A smile selection guide allows patients to select the type of smile and the intricate details they desire when enhancing the appearance of their teeth.
A smile shape guide helps patients determine how they want to change or improve their smile with various cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can cause permanent gray discoloration of teeth when people use it at a young age.
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums, and/or bite.
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If you want to improve your smile's appearance, a smile makeover may be right for you. Smile Solutions can help. Call us today to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment.