A new year is a natural time to focus on personal goals and take steps to look and feel your best. Since your smile is usually the first feature people notice, it makes sense to do all you can to help it look its best. That’s where a smile makeover can help.
Smile makeovers are patient-centered treatments that focus on the issues that concern you most. In this post, Abir Faraj, DDS, and our team at Novi Family Dentistry in Novi, Michigan, offer a brief overview of the makeover process, what it includes, and how it can help you enjoy a beautiful smile now and for years to come.
To get the best results from your smile makeover, start by figuring out what you want to accomplish. Are you looking to replace a missing tooth, fill gaps, even out your smile, or whiten dingy teeth?
Your treatment plan will depend on your individual goals, so it’s important to know what those goals are when you come in for your initial visit. Spend some time looking in the mirror, examining your smile and facial symmetry. Make a list of concerns or bring photos of what you want to focus on.
During your first visit, we review your goals, overall oral health, bite alignment, and facial proportions, so we can recommend the most appropriate options.
Any smile enhancement works best when you start with healthy teeth and gums. Before your makeover, Dr. Faraj examines your teeth and gums for undetected cavities, cracks, gum disease, or other issues that require treatment. Addressing these issues first ensures your results will last and reduces your risk of complications later.
Addressing your dental issues first doesn’t mean you need to delay your makeover. Many preventive and restorative treatments can be completed at the same time as your makeover treatments, and some may serve a double purpose, like a crown that restores a damaged tooth while improving your smile aesthetics.
Professional teeth whitening is a great first step for many people looking to improve their smile. Whitening takes a single visit and provides dramatic results, giving you a mini preview of what a smile enhancement can do for your appearance and confidence.
If you’re considering veneers, bonding, or crowns, whitening first is essential, because porcelain and other restorative materials can’t be whitened like natural teeth. So, ensuring your teeth look white and bright first means your restorations will blend better.
Dr. Faraj specializes in advanced, state-of-the-art restorations like veneers, crowns, and bridges using durable, natural-looking materials, so you can get the results you want. Based on your goals, we can address issues like:
With a smile makeover, you can choose to address a single issue or several — it’s all up to you.
Some smile upgrades, like whitening or bonding, can be completed quickly, while others, like crowns, veneers, or implants, require multiple appointments and recovery time afterward. Understanding the timeline for each treatment is key, especially if you have special events coming up.
Dr. Faraj maps out each step, so you know exactly what to expect and when. Having a clear schedule reduces stress and ensures the makeover process is smooth, stress-free, and aligned with your life and responsibilities.
A smile makeover is an investment, so once your makeover is complete, you want to do all you can to maintain your smile and protect that investment.
Regular dental cleanings and checkups, good oral hygiene, and mindful habits — like limiting stain-causing foods, avoiding tobacco, and never using your teeth as tools — help preserve your results and reduce your risk of oral health problems later.
If you grind your teeth or play an impact sport, Dr. Faraj may recommend a special custom guard to protect your teeth and restorations.
A smile makeover isn’t just an investment in your appearance; it’s an investment in your confidence.
To learn more about smile makeovers and the treatments that can help your smile look its best, book an appointment with our team at Novi Family Dentistry today by calling 313-646-7903 or scheduling online.
