Smile Makeover – Denton, TX

How many treatments can you include in a smile makeover?

Your smile makeover can include any number of restorative and cosmetic dental procedures. The only limitations are your budget and which treatments you qualify for. If your goal is to achieve a brighter smile, your makeover may include teeth whitening, veneers, and metal-free restorations. If your goal is to address chips and cracks while straightening your smile, your plan may include veneers, metal-free restorations, and Invisalign. The team at Prime Dentistry will be happy to help you determine the right treatments for your smile and your budget during your consultation.

How long does a smile makeover take?

The length of a smile makeover from our office in Denton will be determined by which treatments it includes and how they can fit into your schedule. Some procedures like in-office teeth whitening can be completed in a single brief appointment, but treatments like veneers and metal-free restorations can take two weeks or more, and Invisalign typically takes six to eighteen months. We’ll be glad to work with you to devise a treatment plan that addresses your goals for your smile while working within your busy schedule.

Are smile makeovers safe?

We only offer safe and effective cosmetic treatments at our Denton office, so our smile makeovers are harmless and will not damage your teeth and gums. Our teeth whitening treatments use bleaching agents that are safe for use inside the human mouth, and veneers and crowns may actually protect the teeth from infections and injuries if they receive proper care. However, no treatment is right for every patient, and pre-existing oral conditions like tooth decay and gum disease may disqualify you from many procedures. In many cases, we can address these issues with restorative treatments in our office so you can qualify for your desired cosmetic procedure later.

Do smile makeovers hurt?

Smile makeovers can be intensive programs that include many treatments, so it’s no wonder that many patients will wonder if the process hurts. At Prime Dentistry, we make every effort to ensure that our patients enjoy safe and comfortable oral healthcare and cosmetic treatments. Many procedures we provide, such as teeth whitening, are noninvasive and painless even without anesthesia. Since some treatments like veneers and metal-free restorations involve the alteration of existing dental structures, we will only perform them after administering an appropriate anesthetic to ensure that you remain comfortable throughout the process. While some procedures often leave patients with temporary soreness or sensitivity, these issues should be mild, and we will happily provide detailed aftercare instructions to help keep you comfortable and your treatment plan on track.

How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?

While the results of some cosmetic dental treatments naturally tend to last longer than those of others, the most important factor in how long the benefits of your smile makeover will last is how well you take care of your teeth with excellent hygiene and eating habits. Brief and noninvasive treatments like teeth whitening tend to last several years if the patient practices excellent oral care, but restorations like veneers, Lumineers, and metal-free dental crowns can last fifteen years or more if they are properly maintained. The results of your Invisalign treatment may last a lifetime depending on how consistently you wear your retainer and how well you adhere to Dr. Ahir’s other aftercare instructions.

In any case, the best ways to maintain the results of your smile makeover will be to stick to smart habits like:

• Daily oral hygiene sessions that include brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash.
• Regular checkups at our Denton office so we can address issues in their early stages.
• Refraining from bad habits like smoking, drinking alcohol excessively, using your teeth to open packages, and chewing on inedible materials like ice, wood, metal, plastic, and fingernails.
• Avoiding excessive consumption of acids, sugars, and discoloring foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, cola, juice, berries, candy, and dark sauces.

Do Smile Makeovers Have an Age Limit?

With the exception of small children, virtually everyone who is frustrated with visible defects in their smile can be an excellent candidate for a smile makeover. However, a patient will have to be free from oral infections before they can receive cosmetic treatments, so it may be necessary for our team to perform restorative procedures before you can undergo a smile makeover. It’s typically best to wait until a patient has reached the age of fourteen before performing teeth whitening so their enamel has enough time to mature.

Is a Smile Makeover Covered by Insurance?

Most of the cosmetic treatments performed during smile makeovers are elective and medically unnecessary, so they rarely receive coverage from insurance policies. However, preliminary treatments such as restorative procedures or gum disease therapy needed to prepare a patient for their smile makeover may be covered by about 50% to 80%, as may be restorations like veneers or dental crowns if they are used to rebuild or protect a tooth after injury. Invisalign may receive partial coverage if your policy includes provisions for orthodontic care. When the team at Prime Dentistry sees you for your consultation, we’ll be happy to help you navigate your insurance policy so you can maximize the benefits you pay for.