Get a Smile Makeover: Look Like You Lucked Out with Dental DNA

Some people are lucky when it comes to their oral health. They have extremely robust tooth enamel and never get cavities. Their adult teeth erupt perfectly straight. They never have pain or a problem. You can lament that they are the lucky ones, but the smartest people make their own luck – and you can do that too by designing a smile makeover that will make people think you got lucky with your dental DNA.

Design Your Smile Makeover

Every smile makeover begins with a consultation with your Haymarket cosmetic dentist. Even if you know what you want to change about your smile, you may not know how to go about achieving it.

If you have small complaints, like stained teeth or a chip or an oddly shaped tooth, your dentist may recommend small tweaks, like professional teeth whitening, a porcelain crown, or cosmetic tooth bonding. If you have major complaints, like missing teeth, misalignment, or aging and deteriorating teeth, then dental implants, Invisalign, or porcelain veneers may be in your future.

It’s important to work with a dentist who can see potential in multiple types of cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments so you can get a customized smile makeover that suits your comfort level, lifestyle, and budget.

Prepare for Change

Once you’ve determined what cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry procedures you will proceed with, it’s important to go home and think about living with them, to consider what it will be like to have these repairs and upgrades. Undoubtedly, it won’t take long for you to realize that making it work will be worth it. Your smile will be flawless. You’ll no longer look in the mirror and be chagrined at the appearance of your teeth. You’ll no longer be embarrassed about speaking up, smiling for a photo, or revealing your smile.

Once you’ve given your Haymarket dentist the green light to proceed, some of your choices may come with preparation. For example, if you choose to get traditional porcelain veneers, they will need to be carefully designed to the most flattering specifications for you. Your enamel will also need to be shaved down slightly to make room for the veneers. If you opt for dental implants, you may have gum disease that needs to be cleaned up first, in which case you will need to be patient about the healing time this step requires and then be patient with the placement of the implant and the time it needs to fully integrate into your jawbone.

Make It Happen

Some smile makeovers take several visits to the dentist to complete. There are many reasons for this. Some treatments cannot be completed all at the same time because of complexity and the length of the procedure. Then there are patients, who for personal reasons or dental anxiety, would prefer to have multiple appointments to complete the work rather than have it done all at once.

There are also some procedures – like professional teeth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding – that can be done in one dental visits. Others may take two visits or more to complete, like porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. And still others, like Invisalign, could take up to a year to complete.

Ultimately, your smile makeover is your own. It will change who you are and how you feel about yourself. If you’re ready to make this kind of step and transform your life, schedule your consultation with Haymarket cosmetic dentist Dr. Sina Reangber at LifeTime Smiles.