Smile Makeover Questions
Hannibal, Missouri
What is a Smile Makeover?
A Smile Makeover, sometimes called a Full Mouth Rejuvenation is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures designed to work together to give you a great-looking smile by addressing not just one or two cosmetic problems, but all problems you identify in your smile.
Is a Smile Makeover different from having multiple procedures performed individually?
Yes. There are advantages to having a Smile Makeover. First is efficiency. Not only can you reduce your number of trips to the dentist, but your procedures can be planned in such a way that "down" periods, such as healing following a dental implant placement or waiting for restorations to be crafted, can be overlapped to reduce the treatment time. Second is aesthetics. The cosmetic procedures and treatments used in the Smile Makeover can be designed to be mutually-enhancing. Third is cost. Because you are making fewer visits to the dentist, your costs can be reduced in terms of incidental expenses. And finally if you have one procedure done, then another when you get around to it, and another later on, you may never actually get the smile you want. Having a Smile Makeover ensures that you get everything done to achieve that smile you've always dreamed of.
Am I a good candidate for a Smile Makeover?
If you have several cosmetic issues in your smile you want to have resolved, you may be a candidate for a Smile Makeover. If you have good oral health, good general health, and realistic expectations for the procedure, you are a good candidate for a Smile Makeover. On the other hand, if you have gum disease, serious malocclusion, or other health issues, these may need to be resolved before undergoing the smile makeover.
What problems can be fixed during a Smile Makeover?
A Smile Makeover can correct all of the following, and more:
- Discolored teeth
- Cracked, chipped, or misshapen teeth
- Misaligned teeth
- Gummy smiles or poorly shaped gums
- Missing teeth
- Unshapely or sunken face can sometimes be corrected
Is a Smile Makeover purely cosmetic, or does it have functional benefits?
The main effect of a smile makeover is cosmetic. You get a great-looking smile. But many of the procedures can also be very positive for your continued oral health. Straighter, more even teeth are easier to keep clean, leading to lower incidence of gum disease and tooth decay. Chips and cracks can also serve as harborages for bacteria, speeding up the rate of decay. Missing teeth can have many serious long-term consequences such as jawbone resorption. Finally, many cosmetic procedures, especially porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns, can strengthen and protect teeth.
How long will my Smile Makeover results last?
The lifespan of your Smile Makeover depends on the procedures performed and how well you care for them. Tooth whitening has a relatively short lifespan and will need to be repeated every few years, but restorations like porcelain veneers and crowns often last ten years or more.
If you would like to learn more about this comprehensive option for achieving a great smile, schedule a Smile Makeover consultation with cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Janes in Hannibal, Missouri today.
Charles W. Janes, D.D.S.
Functional Cosmetic Dentistry & Full Mouth Rehabilitation
"Designing Smiles, Enhancing Life"
501 Clinic Rd., Hannibal, Missouri 63401
573.221.3360
