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Veneers: Should I Get a Smile Makeover?

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Veneers | Your smile says a lot about you in terms of your confidence and appearance. So if it has some flaws, you may not be able to look and feel your very best. The good news is that smile defects can be corrected with advanced dental techniques and procedures. The so-called “smile makeover” is actually a number of procedures that are put together for the needs of each individual patient. One patient may need dental implants and veneers, while another might get by with professional teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding.

Your Smile Makeover

To come up with a plan to fit your unique needs, your dentist will be taking into account factors like your overall facial appearance and the shape, length, and color of your teeth.

Your cosmetic dentist will be working closely with you in formulating a unique treatment plan so that you can achieve the smile that you are looking for. A smile makeover plan may include a number of cosmetic and restorative procedures, such as composite bonding, teeth whitening, dental veneers, crowns, gummy smile reduction or orthodontics.

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So before actually getting a smile makeover, you will need to take part in a consultation with your dentist so that they can examine you and provide the best recommendations to improve the health and appearance of your teeth and smile.

Some possible treatments and procedures that can make up a smile makeover include: 

  • Dental implants
  • Porcelain veneers
  • Dental crowns
  • Dental bridges
  • Wisdom teeth removal
  • Professional teeth whitening
  • Dental bonding

Some of the problems that can be corrected by a smile makeover include the following.

Spacing and Alignment

If you have issues with teeth that are gapped, overlapping, or crooked, a smile makeover can straighten and align them using orthodontics, veneers or Invisalign.

Missing Teeth

It’s hard to look your best when you have one or more missing teeth. Besides mere cosmetic concerns, missing teeth can also have a negative impact upon your bite and raise your odds of developing tooth decay. So addressing missing teeth with a smile makeover can improve both your appearance and oral health.

 Some possibilities for repairing missing teeth include dental implants, partial dentures or dental bridges. 

Harmony and Balance

Chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth can be addressed through cosmetic bonding to enhance the appearance of your teeth and smile. If you have a gummy smile, it can be re-contoured to boost the overall look of your teeth and smile.

Fuller Lips and Cheeks

Those with an aging or unshapely face can get a significant improvement through the use of certain treatments and procedures that fall under the smile makeover category, including oral maxillofacial surgery or orthodontics.

Length of Teeth

Having long teeth is associated with a more youthful appearance because the aging process tends to wear down teeth, resulting in teeth that are shorter. Also, those with a gummy smile may have teeth that appear shorter.

To correct shorter teeth, composite bonding or porcelain veneers can be used. A gummy smile can be corrected through a modification of the gum line. Laser dentistry procedures can be used as well.

Schedule Your Consultation

 Contact our team to learn more about veneers and your smile makeover. New patients are welcome. Contact our team at (781) 894-0347  or schedule your consultation online.

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