Smile Makeover

Memorial Square Dental | NE Calgary Smile Makeover

What is a Smile Makeover?

A smile makeover is a treatment option that considers each tooth that is visible when you smile. People with a broad smile can have up to ten visible teeth in their smile line, while for others, eight teeth make up the smile line. The objective of a smile makeover is to make sure the smile is consistent and well matched to the individual. Your smile makeover will look extremely natural and match the shape and characteristics of your face.

A smile makeover usually consists of several dental treatment options combined together in various ways, depending on the needs of the individual. For example, a smile makeover may involve traditional orthodontics or Invisalign, tooth whitening, replacing amalgam fillings with tooth colored composite fillings, dental bridges, porcelain veneers or dental crowns.

A trained cosmetic dentist has several methods at his or her disposal to meet the goal of significantly improving your smile.

Who is a Smile Makeover for?

The majority of smile makeover cases involve a patient with multiple challenges with their teeth and the resulting negative effect on the appearance of their smile. Smile makeover candidates often have a number of failing restorations or teeth that are in poor condition before they are considered for a smile makeover. Smile makeover candidates may also have discoloured teeth that can’t be whitened, crooked teeth, gaps, or missing teeth.

At Memorial Square Dental Clinic we always consider the overall health and wellness of the individual. We only recommend procedures that provide reasonable health benefits in combination with the cosmetic benefits that will result from addressing each tooth in the smile line.

What Can a Smile Makeover Fix?

Tooth Discoloration

Teeth that are severely discoloured, or stained, sometimes do not respond to teeth whitening. In this case, a smile makeover may include veneers to restore a consistent and attractive shade to the tooth, or dental crowns for teeth that need to be restored and strengthened in addition to correcting the shade of the tooth.

The shade your dentist selects for teeth whitening and veneers is carefully evaluated with special consideration given to the tone and color of your face and hair. Our Calgary, NE dentists are skilled at finding the right balance between providing you with a brighter, whiter smile and maintaining a natural looking tooth color.

A smile makeover may also include replacing silver or amalgam dental fillings with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations. Where whitening is an option, teeth whitening in combination with other treatment options can be used to improve the color of stained or dulled teeth that are otherwise healthy.

Alignment and Spacing

Teeth that are crooked, overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through traditional orthodontics or Invisalign. In some cases, veneers can be used as “instant orthodontics” by providing a straightening effect without the need for orthodontics.

Missing Teeth

One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the long term health of your mouth and the appearance of your smile. Did you know that missing teeth can affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay? It’s true! Read more about the importance of replacing missing teeth on the Memorial Square Dental Clinic website. Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.

Smile Makeover Considerations

When you decide to make the life changing decision to have a smile makeover at Memorial Square Dental Clinic, we will take several factors into consideration for the final smile makeover product.

Matching Your Smile to the Shape of Your Face

Teeth don’t always match the shape of your face. During a smile makeover, the shape of your face is a major consideration in the design of your ideal smile.

Tooth Length

The effects of aging and every day wear can leave your teeth worn down. A smile makeover treatment for shorter teeth may include the reshaping and lengthening of the two front central teeth with composite bonding, porcelain veneers or crowns.

Tooth Proportions

A balanced smile gives the appearance of proper proportions and good oral health. Your dentist will work with you to design a treatment plan that results in a beautifully balanced smile line.

Considerations for Candidates

Commitment

A smile makeover will involve more of a time and financial commitment than most dental treatments, but the results, of course, are greater as well! If the commitment is overwhelming, alternative solutions to improving your smile can be explored. Treatments like teeth whitening or bonding can still have dramatic effects, but with less time commitment and cost. We also have financing options that may be considered to ease the financial obligations of a smile make over.

Your Dentist

Since you dentist’s skill is very important to achieving the smile results you desire, we invite you to ask our dental team about their training and for before and after pictures of some of their previous makeover patients. At Memorial Square Dental Clinic, our dentists are happy to tell you about our previous smile makeover successes.

We encourage you to make sure all of your questions and needs are answered during the smile makeover consultation process. Knowing clearly what to expect always makes for a more positive experience.

Please contact us to book a consultation today! We look forward to supporting you on your journey towards the healthy, radiant smile you and your family members deserve.