Hi, my name is Dr. Olga Degtyareva. Here at Always Beautiful Smile, we get a lot of questions about smile makeovers—why they're needed, what they are, what we do—so I'm here to answer the most popular ones.
Smile makeover
You're unhappy with your smile; you want to change it. That's what we're here for. Whether your teeth are small and you want them bigger, if you have spaces that you're unhappy with, your teeth are discolored, you don't like the way they look, or you've had lots of bondings and fillings and you just don't like the way the teeth look, that is a reason to get a smile makeover. Another reason you might need one is for functional purposes. You have worn your teeth down, you have grinded them away into almost nothing, you've lost 30, 40, 50, 80% of your tooth structure, you need to restore that back. A smile makeover may be the solution for you.
Are smile makeovers considered cosmetic or restorative?
Depends on what you need it for. So if you fall into the category of people that you're just not happy with the way your teeth look, that they're dark, they're yellow, you've had bondings, they just don't look good, you're looking for an aesthetic result, that's probably considered a cosmetic procedure. So we can do it; we're looking at probably some veneers or something for you. It's very doable, but that also means that insurance isn't going to help you cover it. The other option is if you have a lot of wear, you've worn your teeth down, you're missing a bunch, and we need to restore you from a functional perspective, that's another reason to get a smile makeover. But that is something that insurance may actually help you with. So it depends on the situation, depends on what we're doing, but it can all be done. Insurance may or may not help.
What are the goals of a smile makeover?
We want you to be happy. That is the goal. We want you to look good. I want you to be able to smile and not think twice about showing your teeth. You should be able to eat and eat everything and enjoy your food again without having to say, "Oh, this hurts," or, you know, food gets stuck and you're avoiding getting on the one side. You need to be comfortable. We want you to be functional at home. We want you to be able to eat, chew, and enjoy your food and be happy and love the way that you look and smile and just radiate confidence and happiness everywhere you walk. That is what we're looking for with a smile makeover.
What are the procedures involved in a smile makeover?
There's a lot, and it depends on what you need. So if you have all your teeth and you are just really unhappy with the color, the shape, the size, there's something that you really want to change about your smile, you want that white Hollywood smile, we're probably looking at veneers, which means your own teeth need a little bit of a shave. We're talking about a half a millimeter off the front and off the bottom. They get a shave, we take an impression that goes to the lab, you have temporaries made, you're going to live with temporaries for a couple of weeks until the lab gets back to us. Then, when you come back, we'll try the teeth in. If you love it, we love it, fabulous, you get to take your teeth home. If not, if you need a tweak, no worries, you get temporaries again until you come back, you know, and we try it again from the lab. So that's veneers. Sometimes, if you have really worn-down teeth, you may be missing teeth; sometimes you need crowns or bridges or implants, and it really depends on the situation and how complex things get. But don't worry, you've come to the right place. We can do it all; it all depends. So come on in for a consultation, we'll be happy to help you.
Will you need anesthesia for a smile makeover?
The answer is yes. You have to be numb. We need to cut the teeth, you know, if we're doing crowns or bridges, we've got to prep the teeth. If we're doing veneers, we've got to prep the teeth. All of those things mean we have to numb you, so you need to be numb and comfortable while you're in the chair, which means you're going to be numb for a little while after you leave. Once the numbness wears off, a few hours later, be careful with the temporaries, just so you don't break them. But as soon as you get your permanence in, normal life resumes. Live your life, enjoy your food, and smile.
What about regular brushing and flossing after a smile makeover?
Yes, you need it, and it's super important. We need you to keep everything clean. If we just put in a bunch of veneers or a bunch of crowns or bridges or implants or whatever it is that you need, you have to take care of it. It's all a waste if you never brush your teeth again. So you must absolutely floss, you must absolutely brush. You've got to be coming in for your regular checkups and cleanings every 3 to 6 months, depending on what the situation needs. So yes, maintenance is super important. Make sure you're doing your job at home.
How can you schedule an appointment for a smile makeover?
You give our office a call at (440) 659-1455, and we're happy to set you up with a consultation.
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