Complete Guide to Smile Makeover Treatment

What Are the Benefits of Smile Makeover?

When you decide to ask about the benefits that a smile makeover can give you, you will discover that many of your dental problems can be corrected. Perhaps one of the most important benefits is that it will certainly enhance your face and smile. People are often remembered by the beauty of their teeth and smile – and you will be happy with a new smile, too. At Smile Angels, our dentists believe that it will help you enjoy life more.

Another benefit of a smile makeover is that you will have better health. Crooked or damaged teeth and gums can certainly affect your overall health. When teeth are aligned, healthy, and looking good, they are easier to clean. It will also help to keep problems such as gum disease away. You will also be able to eat more comfortably. If you have gum disease, you probably also have gum recession and other problems.

There is even the possibility that a smile makeover might get you a new job. Or, you may find a new love or meet new friends. Of course, this is not guaranteed, but a beautiful smile can open many new doors.

Who Is a Candidate?

If your smile is not what you want it to be, then you may be a good candidate for a smile makeover. While most people can benefit from a smile makeover, it is not for everyone. The first qualification is that you need to want a better smile. If your smile makes you nervous about smiling wide and naturally and you tend to try to hide it, then that is a start.

Another qualification is that your teeth and gums need to be healthy. If you have cavities, they need to be filled first. If you have gum disease, it needs to be eliminated before you can receive a smile makeover treatment. The presence of gum disease will require that it be eliminated first, and this may involve a couple of procedures, possibly both non-surgical and surgical.

One more requirement for a smile makeover is that you need to already have developed a strong habit of keeping your teeth clean. Regular dental visits will also need to be made for dental cleanings, which will help your cosmetic dentist to keep an eye on any dental procedures that you receive.

You also need to be healthy overall. This is especially true if you prefer to have dental treatment while sedated. If your health is less than good, you may need to have a doctor's permission before having some smile makeover treatments.

What Are My Smile Makeover Options?

Cosmetic dentistry has many tools that can remedy nearly any problem and give you a real smile makeover that you will love. The following problems can be corrected:

• Chipped teeth
• Cracks
• Misaligned teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Missing teeth
• Worn teeth
• "Gummy" smile
• Sensitive teeth
• Gaps between teeth.

All of the above problems can be fixed by your cosmetic dentist during a smile makeover. Several of these problems can be corrected by beautiful porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are covers for the front of your teeth that look like your natural teeth. They will give you beautiful teeth – like many of the celebrities in Beverly Hills. Veneers can be expected to last about 15 or more years with proper care. While many types of veneers require the removal of some of the tooth enamel, some new products do not require this step – making it faster.

Dental bonding is another option for a smile makeover that is less expensive than porcelain veneers but will give you similar results. This procedure can often be completed in one appointment and removing of tooth enamel is usually not required.

Misaligned teeth can be corrected using braces or the Invisalign system. The Invisalign system lets you get your teeth aligned without anyone knowing about it – unless you tell them. The system uses clear plastic aligners that fit over your teeth like mouth guards. They are swapped for a new one about every two weeks, slowly moving your teeth into place. Many adults prefer this system over braces and teens are not embarrassed by it.

Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth. Because they are anchored into the jawbone, they provide stable replacement teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more teeth. You can also get the all-on-four dental implant system. This popular system is for patients who have lost all their teeth or need to have them extracted soon.

Teeth whitening can provide you with a great smile if your teeth have become dingy or yellow. Having this procedure conducted at the dentist's office – rather than using a store-bought kit – will provide you with a smile that is possibly six shades whiter. This will give you a smile that will be noticed and you will enjoy the reaction. An alternative (and a little less expensive) is to get the chemicals and trays from the dentist to do at home.

There is another option that is available for patients with more severe dental problems throughout the mouth. This more extensive dental work is called a moderate full mouth reconstruction or full mouth reconstruction. It enables the patient to have many problems corrected for a whole new look. These smile makeover options may include dental implants, crowns, veneers, bridges, or dentures.

A full mouth reconstruction can also help with TMJ problems. Anti-aging dentistry can enable you to look years younger. As you grow older, it can affect the height of your lower jaw which can become sunken. This not only makes you look older but it also can give you a permanent frown and wrinkles around the mouth. A smile makeover can change all of that for you.

How Much Smile Makeover Costs

The cost of a smile makeover in Beverly Hills will depend on the treatments you receive. Cost is usually determined by the type of work conducted on each tooth, but some charges will be based on the service – such as teeth whitening.

The cost of a particular procedure will vary from one person to the next. Because of this, a cosmetic dentist may charge the following prices for a smile makeover:

• Porcelain Crowns - from $1,000 to $3,000 per tooth
• Crowns for Dental Implants - from $2,000 to $5,000 per tooth
• Porcelain Veneers - from $2000 to $5000 per tooth.
• Dental Implants - from $3,000 to $4,500 per implant
• Zoom Teeth Whitening - $399 (Special offer)

With cosmetic dentistry, there are apt to be some charges for other services – some of them preparatory. Charges will also reflect any problems encountered that involve longer procedures than expected, the cost of materials selected, and the cost of anesthesia. These other services may include:

• Repairing any cavities
• Replacing missing teeth
• Removing gum disease
• Replacing amalgam fillings with tooth-colored fillings
• Bone grafts and gum grafts
• Teeth whitening and more.

After your consultation with the cosmetic dentist, a plan will be made to give you the treatments needed for your smile makeover. The plan will show you how much each service and material will cost. From this list, you can decide which service you want, which ones you want to wait on, or which ones you want to delete.

Insurance and Financing

Your dental insurance may cover some of the cost. In most cases, though, insurance will not cover a smile makeover from a cosmetic dentist. If the surgery is needed to improve breathing or other medical reason, it may very well cover it. This makes it important for you to contact your insurance company to find out if it will be covered or not. We accept most dental insurance policies. If your insurer will not cover a smile makeover, or will not pay much toward the procedure, our office offers to finance with low monthly payments.

Insurance and Financing Options

Your teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but they can be damaged or lost by tooth decay, periodontal disease or accidents. In the past, most lost teeth were replaced with dentures or dental bridges, but some people simply lived with the gaps. Unfortunately, traditional bridges and dentures had drawbacks, and those gaps could lead to some fairly significant dental health problems. Today, you have another option: dental implants. Our expert in dental implants in Beverly Hills, in the heart of Los Angeles, can help you decide if dental implants are right for you.

Where to Go for a Smile Makeover in Los Angeles?

If you live in or near Beverly Hills and are considering a smile makeover, you can get all the cosmetic dentistry treatments you need from Bruce Vafa, DDS. He has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years and has made many people happy by giving them the smile makeover they wanted.

Changing your life may be as simple as getting a new smile you are sure to love. You can get a completely consultation and pre-evaluation by contacting one of Dr. Vafa’s two offices in Los Angeles. After meeting with you, he will discuss your options and work with you to create your best smile. All cosmetic treatments mentioned above are available to help you get straighter teeth, whiter teeth, and more beautiful teeth. Why not call today to set up your appointment for a smile makeover and begin to change your life for the better?