Smile Makeover – Annapolis, MD
Get the Healthy, Beautiful Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Your smile says a lot about you, especially in a first impression. In fact, according to a study conducted for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 48% of adults say that a smile is the most memorable feature after first meeting someone. Are your pearly whites saying the right thing about you? If you’re not pleased with the appearance of your teeth but aren’t sure where to start, a smile makeover in Annapolis could be exactly what you’re looking for. Our team here at Goodman Dental care can create a personalized treatment plan with state-of-the-art cosmetic services that can help you get the healthy, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted! Read on to learn more and give us a call today to schedule your consultation!
How Does a Smile Makeover Work?
If you’re not happy with the way your smile works, we invite you to come see us for a consultation. We’ll have a discussion with you about what your goals for your smile are and what you’re interested in changing. Then, we’ll examine your mouth to evaluate the health of your teeth and gums. From there, we’ll be able to explain all the treatment options that can help, and which ones we recommend. This could include:
- Veneers
- Metal-free restorations
- Direct bonding
- Teeth Whitening
- Invisalign
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Dental implants
We’ll also use our advanced digital imaging virtual smile design technology to give you a preview of your new smile. This way, we can help you pick exactly the right services that will help you achieve your specific goals. Once a custom treatment plan has been made and we’ve gone over details like the estimated length and cost, we’ll begin transforming your smile.
The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover
A smile makeover has the potential to dramatically transform your life! It offers benefits like:
- A healthier smile: We will focus on helping your smile feel just as good as it looks, ensuring that decay, disease, and weakened enamel are delt with to get your oral health on track.
- Opens up the door for other treatments: Sometimes, a smile makeover may be necessary to help you prepare for other treatments such as orthodontics, a dental bridge, or dental implants.
- Reduced risk of future oral health issues: A smile makeover will make it easier for you to keep issues like cavities, enamel damage, and gum disease at bay. Plus, investing in your smile will likely encourage you to practice better oral hygiene habits!
- Dramatically improved confidence: When you’re not embarrassed or self-conscious about the appearance of your smile, you’ll naturally feel more confident in your appearance and more relaxed in your day-to-day life.
- A streamlined and convenient treatment: Instead of going through the time and hassle of treating each problem one at a time, a smile makeover helps comprehensively transform your smile for the most efficient results.
Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover
Naturally, just as no two smiles are exactly the same, no two smile makeovers will be alike. As such, the cost of a smile makeover in Annapolis will vary from patient to patient depending on their specific needs and goals. However, we will walk you through a break down of all the costs associated with your treatment so that there aren’t any unpleasant surprises on the bill. While dental insurance doesn’t typically cover cosmetic services, any restorative treatments you need will likely receive partial coverage. Additionally, we’ll review your financing options through CareCredit and Lending Club, which allow you to break up the cost of your smile makeover into smaller, more manageable monthly payments.
Smile Makeover FAQs
How Many Treatments Can You Include in a Smile Makeover?
Your makeover can include as many cosmetic treatments as you want! At the end of the day, it’s just a matter of which procedures a dentist offers.
Say that your goal for a smile makeover is a whiter grin, for example. Our team could combine teeth whitening, direct bonding, and porcelain veneers into your final care. You aren’t limited to just one or two of these options; all three would be “on the table” for your brightness-focused makeover.
Alternatively, perhaps you just want to hide chips or cracks. We’d let you add metal-free crowns, veneers, and direct bonding treatments to your makeover.
How Long is a Smile Makeover?
The duration of a smile makeover in Annapolis can vary. All in all, how long this service takes will depend on the number and types of procedures in your treatment plan.
Some smile makeovers last as little as a few hours. In such cases, the patient usually just gets simple procedures like in-office teeth whitening, dental bonding, and gum recontouring. These options are famous for how quickly dentists can apply and/or administer them.
On the other hand, a smile makeover can sometimes take multiple weeks or months. That’s especially true when the treatment must place porcelain veneers and crowns. Dentists must prepare your teeth for such restorations, so patients require several dental visits to get them.
Is a Smile Makeover Safe?
Without question, smile makeovers are perfectly safe and harmless. They won’t damage your teeth, gums, or any other part of your body.
Note that most cosmetic dental options aren’t invasive. Instead, they just apply non-toxic gels and resin that don’t hurt your enamel or gum tissue. Such substances are also unlikely to cause unwanted side effects, so they shouldn’t prove disruptive to your health.
At the same time, dentists take precautions when doing invasive cosmetic work. One good example is that they remove as little enamel as possible for veneer and crown placements. Similarly, they’ll perform a close oral exam before treatment to ensure a procedure doesn’t aggravate pre-existing issues.
Can a Smile Makeover Align Your Smile, Bite, or Jaw?
Depending on the practice, a smile makeover can align your grin, bite, or jaw. You’ll just want to consult your dentist about the matter first, so treatment has the desired effect.
Smile makeovers with us could definitely align things, for example. Our Invisalign clear aligners have the power to straighten out very crooked teeth and bites. Otherwise, you could always rely on our dental bonding and veneers to hide your smile’s misaligned areas with resin and porcelain.