Posted on: 25 February, 2025
Is there something you want to change about your smile?
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From stains, chips and cracks to misalignment and gaps, many people have aesthetic concerns about their teeth that may have functional consequences and affect their willingness to smile . A smile makeover is a personalised treatment plan that aims to address all of these concerns, resulting in a more beautiful and healthier smile.
Dentists who are experienced in cosmetic dentistry understand how different aspects of a smile come together to affect a person’s overall appearance. They’ll listen to your needs and discuss the best smile makeover options to enhance aesthetics and restore your confidence to smile. Read this guide to learn what’s involved in a smile makeover or get in touch with our cosmetic dentists in East Vic Park to begin your own smile journey.
A smile makeover can involve a wide range of dental treatments to address a variety of concerns. While these concerns are usually aesthetic in nature, a smile makeover may also help to restore oral health or functionality.
Some of the common reasons people choose a smile makeover are:
When you visit a dentist for a cosmetic consultation, they will discuss your needs and explore the different treatment options available to help you. Using the latest digital technologies, they may be able to show you a preview of what your smile will look like after treatment to give you an idea of the results you could achieve.
Your dentist will also ask about your medical history or other risk factors that could affect your suitability for treatment. They also need to perform a detailed examination of your mouth to help them plan your treatments and identify any issues that may need to be addressed first.
Call us on (08) 9470 3944 to book a consultation at EVP Dental and discuss your smile goals.
A smile makeover isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, as everyone’s mouth is unique. The best smile makeover options for you will depend on your individual needs and goals, risk factors, price range and other considerations.
A cosmetic makeover may be fairly straightforward or it may be more complex, involving multiple treatment phases with different clinicians. You and your dentist will work together to create your ideal treatment plan, which will give you all the information you need about your procedures, costs and the treatment timeline. They will also make sure you understand the possible complications involved at every stage and provide follow-up care to help you through your recovery period.
Popular treatments that may be included in a smile makeover package include:
Stained or discoloured teeth are the most common reason people seek cosmetic dentistry in Australia. Teeth whitening treatments involve the careful application of chemicals to teeth surfaces to lift stains and enhance their natural brightness.
Whitening treatments are provided by dental professionals, using a high concentration of bleaching agents for fast results, or may be done at home using a personalised kit over the course of several weeks. How much whitening can be achieved depends on the type of treatment you choose and the condition of your teeth.
Professional whitening treatments aren’t suitable for internal tooth discolouration, but they can generally improve the appearance of teeth that have turned yellow due to staining from food and drink or tobacco. If your teeth have discoloured as a result of trauma or a side effect of medication, your dentist may discuss alternative treatments, such as veneers.
Dental veneers are thin layers of material that replace the visible surfaces of teeth to change their appearance. They could be a suitable option for masking discolouration that can’t be removed with whitening treatment, for fixing small chips, cracks or gaps, or improving the appearance of teeth that are slightly misaligned or misshapen or too small.
Veneers are commonly made from ceramic (porcelain) or composite resin. Porcelain veneers are highly durable, long-lasting and a close match to natural tooth enamel. Placing them may involve removing a very thin layer of the tooth’s surface first (between 0.2mm – 0.5mm, a similar thickness to a fingernail). This is known as tooth preparation. Composite veneers are more affordable and can be applied to teeth typically without the need for tooth preparation, but they can also be a little duller in appearance and more vulnerable to damage and stains which often results in them being replaced sooner than porcelain veneers.
Your dentist can help you decide which option is right for you, or if you’d be better suited to an alternative treatment such as bonding or crowns.
Tooth bonding is used for minor cosmetic corrections, generally as part of a larger smile makeover. This involves your dentist applying a thin layer of composite resin to a tooth’s surface to repair small chips or cracks, cover up stains or close small gaps. The resin is then cured, trimmed and polished for a smooth, natural-looking finish.
Composite bonding targets specific areas of teeth. If you want to cover a larger area, your dentist may suggest composite veneers.
Teeth straightening isn’t only for young people. Today, there are alternatives to braces that allow adults to straighten crooked or crowded smiles discreetly at any age, most notably Invisalign® clear aligners. These removable aligners are made from a soft, flexible, transparent material and are custom designed to fit closely over your teeth so no one will notice you’re wearing them as they move your teeth into better alignment.
Teeth straightening with Invisalign® aligners can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years or longer, depending on how much your teeth need to move in order to achieve the results you desire.
Compliance is a crucial part of Invisalign treatment to ensure the best possible results. Aligners need to be removed while eating and brushing your teeth and must be worn for at least 22 hours a day to maintain consistent pressure on your teeth. Similarly, once your treatment is complete and you no longer need aligners, you’ll need to wear a retainer each night to prevent your teeth from shifting back. If the long-term commitment to a retainer doesn’t sound like it’s for you, your dentist may recommend alternative treatments, such as veneers.
If your teeth are more severely damaged, weakened or missing, crowns and bridges work both functionally and aesthetically to restore the strength and appearance of your smile.
Crowns (or caps) are custom-made restorations of zirconia, porcelain or metal that can rebuild worn or damaged teeth or alter a tooth’s appearance. A crown is an alternative to a filling for more severely decayed teeth. They’re also used to seal a tooth after root canal therapy.
Bridges are made of similar materials to crowns, but they replace a whole tooth, or multiple teeth, including tooth roots that sit above the gum. If you’re having a bridge, crowns are fitted over the teeth on either side of a gap for support. A bridge may also be attached to a dental implant for extra stability.
Considered the gold standard for teeth replacement, dental implants can replace individual teeth, several teeth in a row or a whole arch of teeth. As implants are supported by the jaw, they offer more stability and stronger biting forces than a bridge that is supported by adjacent teeth or removable dentures.
The implant itself is a titanium post that fuses with the jawbone like a natural tooth root. A crown, bridge or denture is attached to the implant, replacing the visible part of the tooth above the gum. Your replacement teeth will be designed by a skilled dental technician to look and function just like real teeth.
Placing dental implants involves minor oral surgery and some recovery time. Implants have a very high success rate and can last a lifetime when you maintain good oral health, though the bridge or denture attached to the implants will need to be replaced after a number of years due to regular wear and tear.
For the best long-term results from your smile makeover, it’s important to take good care of your teeth and gums every day and commit to seeing your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and clean. This can help reduce the build-up of bacteria, stains and prevent problems like tooth decay and gum disease that can compromise the success of dental restorations.
Best practice smile maintenance includes:
Whatever changes you’re thinking of making to your smile, our cosmetic dentistry experts at EVP Dental will listen to your concerns and discuss your best smile makeover options.
Call our friendly team on (08) 9470 3944 or contact us to arrange a discussion at a time that’s convenient for you. We also offer payment plans from Zip Money and Pretty Penny Finance to help make smile makeover costs more manageable.
Invisalign® aligners are a registered medical device. Always read the label and follow and instructions for use from your dentist.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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