Smile Makeover Candidates

If you want a beautiful smile that will dramatically improve the way you look and feel, a smile makeover may right be for you. You may be an ideal candidate for a smile makeover if you cover your mouth when you laugh or smile, are self-conscious about your smile, wish your teeth were whiter or straighter, or feel your teeth would look better if they were shorter or longer or wider or narrower.

If you have crooked, cracked, or chipped teeth; gaps between your teeth; stained or discolored teeth; missing or misshapen teeth; a gummy smile; or outdated dental restorations, a smile makeover may be perfect for you. In addition to improving the appearance of your teeth, a smile makeover can also correct bite, chewing, or speech difficulties that are caused by the configuration of your teeth.

Depending on the procedures involved, a smile makeover can be very costly, so you need to consider that in your planning. Most dental insurance plans do not cover smile makeover procedures that are entirely cosmetic dentistry. Policies may cover procedures your dentist does to improve the health of your teeth (such as fillings or gum repair) before starting the cosmetic work. Many cosmetic dentists offer dental payment options.

Smile makeovers are not always permanent. Teeth whitening must be repeated, porcelain dental crowns typically last 10 to 15 years, chipped or broken porcelain dental veneers have to be replaced, and dental bonding may stain and require enhancement or replacement. Good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits, will make your new smile last longer.

You are a good candidate for a smile makeover if you are not satisfied with the appearance of your smile. After you discuss your smile goals with your dentist, he or she will examine your mouth and recommend the procedures and treatments needed to transform your smile into the perfect smile for you. Your motivation for improving your smile will help you achieve immediate, pleasing, and long-lasting results. All it takes is the desire for a beautiful smile.

To learn more about smile makeover options as well as dental implants (implant dentistry), sedation and sleep dentistry, and more, be sure to visit our Newport News, Virginia cosmetic dentistry office.