Everyone deserves to have a beautiful smile they love to show off around others, and a smile makeover from a cosmetic dentist is a great way to achieve a more attractive appearance and increase your overall confidence.
Our team here at our cosmetic dentist office helps patients through the entire smile makeover process, from the initial consultation to offering follow-up care after treatment is over.
Each smile makeover is customized and tailored specifically for the patient. To learn more about treatment and the types of procedures that are often involved in the process, get in touch with our team and schedule a time to come in for your first visit.
A smile makeover is a process that involves a set of dental procedures performed primarily for cosmetic reasons to provide the patient with a more attractive smile. Every smile makeover is unique, and the treatments are specifically chosen to meet the individual patient’s needs and preferences. A smile makeover can take anywhere from just a few dental visits within one or two weeks to several months depending on the type of treatments that are selected. Many of our patients achieve numerous benefits from treatment, including the following:
The quality of one’s smile often has a significant impact. A better smile can help with romantic relationships and give the person the confidence to pursue relationships. It may also help in a professional setting as well. In addition to the cosmetic benefits, many procedures performed during a smile makeover also improve oral health and function, and the results can last for years or in some instances more than a decade.
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A smile makeover is a great idea for anyone who is not happy with the appearance of their smile. Since each procedure is tailored specifically for the patient, it can be used to treat both minor issues such as mild teeth discoloration and more severe issues such as tooth loss. Several of the more common issues a smile makeover can fix include:
Many smile makeover patients have more than one issue, such as stains on teeth and issues with misalignment. In this instance, in particular, the cosmetic dentist may recommend a whitening procedure to address the stains and braces, and clear aligners or dental veneers to address the misalignment.
Also, those who have damaged teeth in the form of chips, cracks, worn-down teeth from teeth grinding, etc. can benefit from a smile makeover as well. A smile makeover often addresses missing teeth also through the use of teeth replacement solutions such as dental implants and implant-supported dentures.
The best way to determine if a smile makeover is right for you is to visit a cosmetic dentist and discuss any issues you are having with the appearance of your smile, and he or she can help you come up with the right plan of attack to meet your goals for treatment.
The smile makeover process starts with an initial consultation with our cosmetic dentist team, which is a non-invasive, casual visit. During the first visit, we discuss the goals for treatment and layout the possible treatment options that are available. Several options that might be available depending on the issues the patient has with their smile include:
After discussion, the patient and the cosmetic dentist will decide on which treatments are most appropriate as a part of the smile makeover. Professional, in-office whitening is often advised for healthy teeth with only mild staining, whereas more severe stains and damaged teeth are perhaps best treated through dental veneers.
Our team also offers teeth replacement solutions such as dental implants with a crown or bridge attachment and implant-supported dentures for replacing a large section or entire row of missing teeth. We can also help patients fix misalignments as well.
We guide the patient through each stage of treatment. While some have a short and simple process, others, such as those who choose teeth replacement through dental implants, may require a longer smile makeover process. After treatment, the cosmetic dentist will provide instructions and may require follow-up visits to help the patient keep their smile looking great long-term.
A smile makeover addresses cosmetic issues with a person’s smile, but the long-term results are largely dependent on the quality of care provided by the patient after they leave our office. To ensure quality results, it is essential to practice good oral hygiene consistently by brushing several times each day, flossing and using mouthwash daily. It's also best to regularly check for any complications, along with following all other care advice provided by your cosmetic dentist.
Depending on the procedures performed, it may also be ideal to avoid certain foods that damage teeth, either because they are too hard or carry a high risk of teeth staining and enamel erosion. For example, patients who receive professional teeth whitening may be encouraged to reduce the intake of foods and drinks high in sugar, limit smoking and alcohol intake. Additionally, patients should drink water throughout the day to wash away food particles and bacteria.
Since each smile makeover patient has a different experience, it is best to talk to your cosmetic dentist about the best way to maintain quality results long-term. Our team will provide you with helpful tips and insights on how to care for your teeth, along with being more than happy to answer any questions you have about smile makeover aftercare.
We take pride in helping our smile makeover patients achieve a smile they enjoy showing off around their significant other, in social situations, at work and in every other area of life. If you are interested in learning more about how a smile makeover can help you achieve a more attractive smile, then reach out to our friendly cosmetic dentist team and schedule a time to come in for your first visit.
GDC Smiles is located at 950 Washington Street NW Ste. J Gainesville, GA 30501.