Have you heard of Smile makeover? This is a great way to have the smile you have always wanted and a very popular treatment in cosmetic dentistry.
What is Smile makeover?
Smile makeover is treatment carried out by a registered cosmetic dentist to improve your smile.Smile makeover involves designing the perfect smile possible for your teeth and gums so that the results of the smile makeover are as natural and beautiful and that your teeth function and bite correctly.
What does a smile makeover involve?
A smile makeover usually involves a combination of different cosmetic dental treatments to achieve the perfect result. This could be orthodontic treatment, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, cosmetic contouring, gum lift and teeth whitening. A combination of these could be used or just the one type of treatment. This all depends on each individual case.
How many visits does a smile makeover take?
On the initial consultation the cosmetic dentist will assess your smile and after agreeing a treatment plan appropriate for you it could take 2 to 3 visits for the smile makeover. This depends on what types of treatments are needed.
Usually there is one visit for the preparation one to review the trial smile and one to fit the new smile.
Does a smile makeover hurt?
As shown widely in the media on such shows as ‘extreme makeover’ smile makeover procedures are generally carried out with no pain as the teeth and gums being prepared for the smile makeover are totally numb with local anaesthetic. For the dental phobic sedation either oral or intra venous is available.
Risks of smile makeover treatment
The risks vs. benefit of smile makeover treatment should always be explained from the cosmetic dentist at the initial consultation. These are usually minimal risks. It all depends on what type of treatment is needed and the health of the teeth and gums at the beginning of the smile makeover. Informed consent of smile makeover treatment
Obtain as much information as possible about the cosmetic dentistry procedure you are considering and make your own decision whether it is right for you. Do not be pressurised into having a smile makeover.
Smile makeover fees
Do your research before having a smile makeover and make sure you are informed of all costs involved in any cosmetic dental procedure.
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