From Dull to Dazzling: How a Smile Makeover Can Change Your Life
A confident smile will open doors for you in your life. Many people who are self conscious about their smiles will confirm that it can often feel like their smile is holding them back. It could impact your willingness to participate in education settings, it could hold you back at work, it might impact your social life and you might be less confident when it comes to romantic partners.
Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to help transform your smile. A Smile Makeover is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments, as it can be adjusted to your needs, lifestyle and budget. In this guide, we’re going to explore the Smile Makeover treatment, what it includes, and how you can go about transforming your smile with this innovative plan.
What exactly is a Smile Makeover?
A Smile Makeover is a combination of treatments designed to deliver a huge transformation. The exact combination of treatments that you choose can vary depending on your goals, how quickly you want to see results, and your budget. Typical treatments could include:
Hygienist cleaning: Starting with this treatment ensures that the teeth are healthy and free from surface stains. For some people, this delivers enough of a confidence boost to help them feel better about their smile. For others, it’s just the start of treatment.
Teeth whitening: This is often the foundation of a Smile Makeover. By removing deep-set stains from the teeth, it’s like hitting reset on your smile. Once your teeth are white and bright, you can then start to explore other treatment options.
Orthodontics: This is the process of straightening the teeth using braces such as Invisalign. This stage in the treatment could take anywhere from six months to two years. Once completed, the teeth will be perfectly straight and much easier to care for.
Composite bonding: This treatment allows us to put the finishing touches on your smile. If you have small imperfections such as chips, cracks, or uneven edges, we can use composite resin to enhance your smile. This treatment can be completed in just one visit.
In some cases, we might recommend additional treatment such as bridges, veneers, crowns or even dental implants to address more extensive issues with your smile such as missing teeth or severe damage.
Who is a good candidate for a Smile Makeover?
In order to be a good candidate for a Smile Makeover, you need to be ready to invest in your smile. This typically means that you have good overall oral health and are willing to continue taking good care of your teeth. There is little sense in investing in a Smile Makeover if you are likely to forget to brush your teeth or avoid visiting the dentist.
You should also have realistic expectations about what each stage can achieve. A confident smile can transform your face, but it might not happen overnight. For treatments like orthodontics, you need to be willing to complete a longer treatment plan, which could take up to two years in some cases.
Can you do a Smile Makeover on a budget?
It is certainly possible to deliver a dazzling makeover on a budget. Treatments like teeth whitening, composite bonding and hygienist cleanings are incredibly cost-effective and can deliver dazzling results on their own.
There are also payment plans available to help spread the cost of larger treatments such as orthodontics. This can be helpful as it will enable you to start treatment straight away, without having to wait or pay a large sum up front.
You could also complete your Smile Makeover in stages. For example, you could start with teeth whitening and then add on composite bonding the following month. This is another effective way to spread the cost of your treatment.
How long does a Smile Makeover last?
This all depends on the treatments that you choose. For example, teeth whitening will typically last for around 2 years, but you may notice that stains start to return sooner. By avoiding the worst offending staining food and drinks, you can help to retain your pearly white smile for longer.
Composite bonding will typically last for around 5 years, after which time you will need to either renew the treatment or choose a more permanent treatment like veneers or a crown.
Orthodontics will last for as long as you continue to wear your retainer at night time. If you stop wearing your retainer, your teeth will gradually drift back to the easiest alignment formation, and this won’t necessarily be straight. By wearing your retainer every night, you can maintain the results.
Ready to start your Smile Makeover?
If you’re ready to see how a Smile Makeover could boost your confidence, get in touch with our team to arrange a consultation.
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