Smile Makeover
A bright, attractive smile conveys a confident and optimistic personality. An esthetically pleasing smile has a major psychological and emotional influence on your personality. A person unhappy with their smile can seriously affect their personality. Smile makeover transforms dental characteristics to produce dramatic results i.e., positive influences in such people.
Considerations
- Stain colour
- Skin tone
- Facial appearance
- Teeth (shape, size, contour, colour)
- Gums
- Lips
Specialists involved:
- Periodontist
- Endodontist
- Prosthodontist
- Orthodontist
- Oral surgeon
- Dental Lab Technician
Smile Makeover procedures:
- Treatment of mal alignment:
- By orthodontic braces
- By invisalign.
- Crowns/veneers.
Teeth Bleaching
Improves colour of the teeth by 2-3 shades whiter. Bleaching gel is placed on the teeth and a blue light is used to enhance the effect of bleaching. The teeth become 3-4 shades whiter in 45 mins – 1 hour.
Gummy smile
Can be corrected by
- Recontouring gums (in mild cases)
- Orthognathic surgery ( in severe cases)
Fuller lips and cheeks:
Unshapely or ageing face rejuvenated by
- Orthodontics and/or
- Oral surgery
- Teeth – chips, crack & unevenness
Corrected by:
- Esthetic composites
- Crowns/veneers
- Or just shaping/recontouring uneven teeth
Mistaking teeth
Lost teeth due to caries/trauma can create a negative effect to the smile.
Corrected by
- Implants
- Bridges
- Partial dentures
Life of your Makeover
With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-up, the longevity of the smile makeover can be enhanced.