Almost everyone has at least one flaw in their smile that they would like to correct, and one cosmetic dental treatment is not enough to address the needs and preferences of many patients. That’s why many dental offices offer smile makeovers that consist of any number of cosmetic and restorative services to address oral health issues and help patients achieve their ideal smiles. Your consultation is a great opportunity to learn more about the smile makeover process, so here are a few great questions to ask at this meeting.
How Can My Smile Makeover Reshape My Teeth?
Many people have teeth that have been severely chipped, fractured, or eroded by injury or infection, and others have stubby teeth due to genetic reasons. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist offers a range of treatments that can reshape teeth while concealing defects like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps. These include:
- Veneers: These thin ceramic shells are designed to be cemented over teeth that have been prepared to receive them. This process can transform and beautify a smile, but it involves alterations of the natural teeth that will require them to wear veneers for life.
- Lumineers: These are a lot like veneers, but they are thinner and designed to be placed without alterations of healthy tooth structure. Patients who receive Lumineers can often have them removed later without complications.
- Metal-free restorations: Tooth-colored dental crowns are a great way to restore or resculpt unshapely or compromised molars.
How Can My Smile Makeover Brighten My Smile?
Professional teeth whitening treatments deliver results far superior to those of store-bought whitening products, and they are administered under the watchful eye of a qualified dentist to minimize chances of injury. These treatments come in two forms:
- An in-office procedure: Your dentist can brighten your smile in about an hour using customized dental trays and concentrated whitening agents.
- A take-home kit: By using personalized dental trays and professional-grade whitening gel at home according to your dentist’s instructions, you can achieve a shinier grin in about two weeks.
These treatments can brighten smiles by up to eight shades and produce results that last up to three years if they receive excellent care.
How Can My Smile Makeover Straighten My Grin?
Dental misalignments can be unsightly and lead to a host of oral health problems like injuries, infections, uneven dental wear, and pain in the head, neck, jaw, or back. Luckily, Invisalign can discreetly address these issues using removable clear aligners that are virtually invisible when worn. However, these devices must be worn for at least twenty hours every day, and the patient will have to keep up with a strict oral hygiene and appliance maintenance regimen to keep their treatment on track.
A smile makeover may be the best way to achieve a brighter, healthier, and more beautiful grin. Consulting with your dentist can help you determine the best restorative and cosmetic treatments for you.
About the Practice
Dr. Ahir offers the finest oral health services in Denton and its surrounding areas. He graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry and regularly participates in continuing education coursework to keep his skills sharp. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry as well as smile makeovers. To book your consultation for a smile makeover, contact his office online or dial (940) 514-0333.
