If you have more than one concern about your smile and wonder about the best ways to address them, there are two main approaches: making improvements over time or an all-in-one full smile makeover.
Both methods work. Enhancing your smile includes improving your oral health, which is also good for your overall wellness.
Potential Treatments included in a Full Smile Makeover
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Professional Teeth Whitening
- Porcelain Veneers
- Crowns or Bridges
- Dental Implants
It’s always a good idea to start with straight teeth, so if you have misaligned or crowded teeth, orthodontic treatment is recommended first.
Full Smile Makeovers
While it may not be completed in one appointment, a full smile makeover is the fastest way to a stunning new smile.
On your first visit, you meet with the dentist to discuss your goals and undergo a thorough examination. During this initial visit, you may also receive a dental cleaning.
If you need any porcelain veneers or crowns to repair damaged teeth, or a bridge to replace a missing tooth, a detailed impression of your teeth is obtained on your first visit and sent to the lab for fabrication. Restorations are shade matched to ensure a uniform smile
Usually, in about two weeks, you return to have the restorations or veneers placed.
Taking Your Time with Dental Improvements
It is certainly more manageable to receive one cosmetic service at a time and spread your treatments throughout a few months or even years.
After orthodontic services, teeth whitening should come next so that any porcelain restorations can be shade-matched to your brightened smile. Prosthetics cannot be whitened after being color-matched, so if you whiten later, the porcelain remains the original color and may stand out.
Dental Implants
This tooth-replacement method addresses the loss of both the visible portion of teeth and the roots. The comprehensive nature of this treatment makes dental implants far more than a cosmetic service. While it can restore the beauty of a smile, it also prevents bone loss in the jaw that can occur when several teeth are missing.
The Best Choice
Your best approach is the one that meets all your needs. If you have the funds and want to prepare for an important, upcoming event on short notice, then the faster, the better. If you need to watch your budget, scheduling cosmetic services at a comfortable pace is your best bet.
Learn more about Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Call Woodlawn Dental in Birmingham today for more information about our cosmetic dentistry services, and how they can be combined to offer the perfect solution to your dental dilemma.