Smile Makeovers – Gainesville, FL

How Many Treatments Can You Include in a Smile Makeover?

One of the great things about a smile makeover is that it’s highly personalized. The number of treatments included depends on your individual needs and desires. Common procedures include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, and clear aligner orthodontics. At your consultation, our team will assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and create a customized treatment plan to achieve the best results! The flexibility of a smile makeover allows for a tailored solution that can address multiple issues in a way that fits your needs and your budget. This approach ensures that every aspect of your smile is enhanced, leading to the smile of your dreams!

Can A Smile Makeover Align Your Smile, Bite, or Jaw?

Yes, a smile makeover can correct your bite, adjust your jaw, and realign your smile! We can incorporate Invisalign orthodontics into your treatment plan to straighten your teeth and correct bite issues. However, if you need only minor adjustments, procedures like veneers and dental crowns may be better for you. They can be used to adjust the appearance and slight misalignment of individual teeth for better alignment. For more serious cases, we can combine all these treatments! This allows us to help you achieve both a better-looking smile and improved oral health and function.

Is a Smile Makeover Covered by Insurance?

Smile makeovers typically include cosmetic procedures, which are not usually covered by dental insurance. Treatments like teeth whitening and veneers are considered elective and primarily aesthetic. However, some portions of a smile makeover that address functional issues, such as crowns or orthodontics, may be partially covered by insurance. It’s important to figure out the details of your plan before moving forward with your treatment, but if you need help our office is more than happy to assist you. We can go over your policy and even make claims for you!

Is a Smile Makeover Worth It?

While it’s difficult to answer this question because it can be subjective, many of our patients who have successfully transformed their smiles would say “Yes!” A smile makeover can both transform your appearance and boost your confidence. Studies have shown that an attractive smile can significantly affect first impressions, influencing personal and professional relationships.

This is not to mention the mental health benefits that a brighter, straighter smile can create, leading to improved social interactions and career prospects. While the cost may be a consideration, the long-term benefits of a smile makeover, including enhanced appearance, improved self-peace of mind, and improved oral health often make it a priceless investment that keeps paying dividends.

Does a Smile Makeover Hurt?

Most dental cosmetic treatments involved in a smile makeover aren’t very painful. For the treatments that involve reshaping your natural teeth, we’ll be sure to administer a local anesthetic that will numb your mouth.

That said, everyone experiences pain a bit differently. If you have a history of dental sensitivity or anxiety, you may be interested in nitrous oxide or IV sedation. These options provide a sense of relaxation for many patients and can dull your senses so that discomfort isn’t as bothersome. If you think you could benefit from dental sedation, be sure to call our office several days before your appointment so we have time to review your health history and determine which option is right for you.

Do Smile Makeovers Have an Age Limit?

Since cosmetic dental treatments are generally minimally invasive, a smile makeover in Gainesville is suitable for the vast majority of healthy adults. Some of our cosmetic services are even safe for teens!

The bigger concern is the state of your oral health. If you have an active case of cavities or gum disease, for example, a smile makeover could be painful, and your results will likely not last as long. Our team would be happy to help treat these issues, though, so you might still qualify if you have one of these conditions.

How Do You Maintain Smile Makeover Results?

Whether you’re receiving dental veneers, teeth whitening, ceramic restorations, or Invisalign, the best way to maintain your smile makeover results is to practice good oral hygiene habits! This can include things like:

• Brushing your teeth twice daily
• Flossing once per day
• Scheduling a checkup and cleaning once every six months
• Avoiding using your teeth as tools, biting your nails, munching on ice, etc.
• Avoiding foods and drinks with strong pigments, like coffee, tea, tomato sauce, and curry.

Can You Undergo Multiple Procedures During One Appointment?

Yes, and in fact, we’ll do our best to streamline your smile makeover as much as possible. We can complete relatively quick treatments like in-office whitening and dental bonding in the same appointment, for example. If your smile makeover plan includes multiple treatments that involve reshaping your natural teeth, like crowns and veneers, we can often prep for both treatments at the same time as well.

Remember, though, that scheduling multiple procedures for one day could make your appointment longer than usual. Let us know if you have any concerns about timing, and we’ll work with you to make your smile makeover in Gainesville convenient for your calendar.