The Most Common Smile Makeover Procedures

Who doesn’t want a healthy and beautiful smile? After all, it’s one of the first things people notice about you, and feeling good about your smile can improve your appearance and boost your confidence. Unfortunately, very few of us naturally have a perfect set of teeth and gums. But that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve a straight, even, and radiant smile.

A smile makeover is designed to transform your teeth and/or gum line through a combination of restorative and cosmetic dental treatments tailored to your specific goals and concerns. Here are some of the most common treatments and procedures that you could include in your custom smile makeover!

Dental implants

If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants can be a key component of your smile makeover. A dental implant procedure is performed by surgically embedding a small titanium post into the gum area where a tooth has been lost or extracted. This post functions as a tooth root and sets the stage for a dental replacement such as a crown.

Implants are strong, durable, and customized to look natural and cohesive with the rest of your smile. They can be used to replace a single tooth or an entire row.

1. Traditional implants

A traditional dental implant is used when only one or a few teeth are damaged or missing. Your implants will be placed one at a time and individual prosthetics will be the finishing touches.

2. All-on-4 implants

All-on-4 dental implants are designed for patients missing all or most of their teeth. This technique involves strategically placing four implants and securing a full-set bridge to replace an entire row of teeth. This offers a permanent and natural-looking alternative to removable dentures. It also significantly eases the recovery process and reduces associated costs.

Clear Aligners or braces

Teeth straightening is an important component of a smile makeover, especially for patients with severely crooked or misaligned teeth. Straightening your teeth provides a host of cosmetic and health related benefits.

In most cases, the best way to straighten your teeth is through using a series of clear removable aligners (such as Invisalign) or traditional wire braces. Both of these treatment methods will straighten your teeth over time and give you a beautiful set of teeth.

Gum lifts

For patients with excessive gingival tissue (also known as a “gummy smile”), a gum lift can help shorten the length of the gums. This makes your gums less visible when you smile and gives a more proportionate appearance. Gum lift procedures are performed by using a high-tech laser to carefully reduce and reshape the gum line.

Veneers

Dental veneers are a popular and versatile cosmetic procedure that are frequently included in smile makeovers. Veneers are thin shells, typically composed of porcelain or composite resin material, that cover the front surfaces of your teeth. They can hide a wide variety of aesthetic imperfections in your natural smile, including:

Stains and discoloration
Gaps between teeth
Chips and cracks
Rotated or crooked teeth
Teeth that are too short
And more!

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening remains the most popular cosmetic procedure in dentistry. Having a white, bright smile can elevate your overall appearance. Whether you have mild yellowing or severe discoloration, a teeth whitening treatment can make all the difference.

To get dramatic results that you can appreciate immediately, you can have a whiting procedure done in-office. You can also use professional at-home whitening trays if you’re looking for a more convenient approach.

Dental bonding

Dental bonding is a simple and non-invasive procedure that can be used to correct a wide range of minor cosmetic issues. It involves the use of a tooth-colored composite resin material in specific areas to conceal imperfections like stains, small gaps, minor chips, and more.

This treatment is a quick and affordable option that’s often used alongside other smile makeover procedures.

Crowns or bridges

Dental crowns are small, custom-made caps frequently used to restore the health, functioning, and appearance of a damaged tooth. Dental bridges can be used to fill gaps in your smile caused by one or more missing teeth. Both of these natural-looking and long-lasting restorations are often used as the final step of dental implant surgery.

Take the first step to getting the smile of your dreams with Smart Arches!

As dental implant specialists, we know that achieving a beautiful and radiant smile can be life-changing, especially for people with severe tooth decay, damage, or cosmetic concerns. At Smart Arches, we can assess your smile and offer personalized recommendations to ensure your smile makeover gives you the results you’re looking for.

We provide both traditional and All-on-4 dental implants, as well as other cosmetic treatments to help patients restore their smiles and boost their confidence.