Expert dentist to the stars, Dr. Kevin Sands, knows how to create gorgeous, Hollywood-worthy smiles, combining multiple cosmetic dental procedures to improve the overall look of your teeth and gums.
Are you self-conscious about your smile? Do you look in the mirror and wish that you had a sparkling, more camera-ready grin? Most people have at least one thing they’d like to change about their smile, but what if you have several issues that need to be addressed?
From discoloration and chips to gaps, or crowded or missing teeth, a smile makeover offers a comprehensive solution. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands designs a personalized plan to improve your smile in a way that complements your facial structure and features, enhancing and optimizing your tooth shape, bite, and gums for results that look and feel balanced, natural, and uniquely you.
What Does a Smile Makeover Address?
A smile makeover is about more than making your teeth look “whiter.” Instead, it focuses on improving how each element of your smile works together. Some of the variables addressed in a smile makeover include:
Symmetry
Even subtle imbalances in the size and shape of your teeth can stand out when you smile. A smile makeover can correct chips or jagged edges, misshapen teeth, or inconsistencies between the left and right sides of your smile.
Color
Over time, consuming coffee and wine, smoking, or the natural aging process can stain your teeth, leaving them looking dull and discolored. A smile makeover can boost overall brightness or address individual teeth to bring the sparkle back to your smile.
Alignment
Crooked or crowded teeth can not only affect your smile’s appearance but also your oral health. Orthodontic options help create a better-aligned, healthier-looking smile.
Length
Teeth that appear too short (often due to wear or grinding) or too long can throw off your smile. Adjustments from a smile makeover can create a more proportional, youthful appearance.
Proportion
Your teeth should complement the shape of your lips and fit harmoniously within your facial structure. A smile makeover fine-tunes the size and shape of each tooth so everything works together as it should, giving you a natural-looking, balanced smile.
What Are My Smile Makeover Options?
A smile makeover may include one or several treatments, depending on your needs:
Porcelain Dental Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made porcelain or composite shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth to improve their shape, color, and overall appearance.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments can brighten discolored teeth (often by several shades) in a single visit or using customized take-home trays.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding uses tooth-colored resin that is applied and shaped to repair damaged teeth with chips, cracks, or small gaps. It’s a conservative and cost-effective option for minor improvements.
Orthodontics
Straightening your teeth can be essential for improving both the aesthetics and function of your smile. Clear aligners (like Invisalign®) or traditional metal or ceramic braces gradually shift your teeth into proper alignment.
Dental Implants
If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants offer a long-lasting replacement option that looks and functions like your natural teeth, restoring both appearance and bite strength and efficiency.
Gum Contouring
If excess gum tissue makes your teeth look short or uneven, gum contouring to reshape your gumline can create a more balanced, proportionate smile.
What Is the Smile Makeover Process?
Consultation
Your smile makeover journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Sands. During this appointment, he will discuss your concerns, aesthetic goals, and evaluate your teeth and facial structure using advanced photography and 3D imaging. Once his evaluation is complete, he will create your personalized treatment plan.
Addressing Oral Health Concerns
Before any cosmetic work can be done on your smile, Dr. Sands must ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy. Issues like cavities or gum disease are treated first to create a stable foundation.
Smile Makeover Phases
Depending on the treatments included in your smile makeover plan, the process may be completed in one appointment or in phases. For example, orthodontics may come first, followed by whitening, then veneers or bonding. Dr. Sands carefully plans the treatment sequence to ensure optimal results.
Final Adjustments and Results
Once all of your smile makeover treatments are complete, Dr. Sands puts the finishing touches on your smile: fine-tuning your bite, shaping your teeth, and ensuring that your final results feel comfortable and functional, and that your smile is perfectly aligned with your natural features.
How Do I Maintain My Smile Makeover?
- Brush twice daily and floss consistently to protect both your natural teeth and any cosmetic work.
- Schedule (and attend) regular dental exams and cleanings to maintain your oral health and monitor your smile makeover results.
- Limit stain-causing foods and drinks, such as coffee, red wine, and tobacco.
- Avoid habits like nail-biting, chewing ice, or using your teeth as tools to prevent damage.
- Wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth to protect veneers, bonding, or restorations.
- Follow any personalized care instructions provided by Dr. Sands to extend the longevity of your smile makeover.
Explore Your Smile Makeover Options in Beverly Hills
If you’re ready to see what a smile makeover can do to improve your appearance and boost your confidence, it’s time to schedule a consultation with dentist-to-the-stars Dr. Kevin Sands. Begin your journey to a beautiful smile today.
To learn more or make an appointment, call our office at (310) 273-0111 or complete the online contact form.