A smile makeover, also known as a teeth makeover, can help anyone who is unhappy with their smile. You may not always know what condition exactly is stopping you from getting your ideal smile, though.
So, we’re sharing some common issues that a smile makeover can fix.
Uneven teeth: When your teeth aren’t aligned, your smile is less visually pleasing. This can also make brushing and flossing difficult, causing you other dental problems.
Teeth misalignment can occur from a very young age, and recent research connects children’s airway issues – especially between the ages of six to ten years old – to the development of crooked teeth.
Chipped or cracked teeth: A chipped or cracked tooth can be visually unappealing and immediately apparent when you smile.
Besides being an aesthetic issue, chipped and cracked teeth can also lead to other dental problems like infection, pain and teeth sensitivity.
Each individual’s smile makeover will differ, depending on their dental health and requirements. At Orchard Scotts Dental, we focus on comprehensive treatment plans and may suggest a variety of procedures for optimal outcomes. To provide an idea of the typical procedures involved, here are the most common ones.
Clear aligners
Clear aligners are a set of custom-fitted aligners that fit over your teeth, and aligner sets are changed on a weekly basis. They are a corrective procedure that lets your doctor control exactly how your teeth will be realigned. Because the aligners are nearly invisible, people won’t be able to tell you are undergoing treatment.
Clear aligners give a natural appearance to patients and can be easily taken out for brushing and flossing. You also don’t have to worry about avoiding any food with clear aligners.
i) Beauty White
The Beauty White programme is a gentle whitening process that allows patients to whiten their teeth in the comfort and convenience of home. Patients wear a customised tray containing the whitening gel over their teeth between thirty minutes and four hours per day for two to six weeks, depending on the strength of the gel and the desired results.
You will see results that can last up to six months.
ii) Glamour White
Our Glamour White protocol builds upon the Beauty White foundation by adding an office whitening session to quicken the whitening process. This whitening program jump-starts our patients’ treatment, making it an ideal solution for patients in search of an immediate whitening effect.
If you’re looking to whiten your teeth right before an upcoming event, the Glamour White protocol will be the solution we recommend for you.
iii) Pageant White
Our Pageant White process is designed to give the beauty queen, the bride, and the special someone a gorgeous smile that brilliantly sparkles and shines. Pageant White is our most intense program, which aims to maximise whitening potential using at-home whitening that is both jump-started and finalised with office sessions.
Orchard Scotts’ dentists have employed the nature of this protocol to illuminate the smiles of the Miss Universe Singapore pageant winners since 2009, and it is our most robust whitening process that is intended to eliminate the toughest stains.
Bonding
Both composite bonding and dental bonding effectively fix minor defects and enhance the look of damaged or discoloured teeth. Recent advances in composite resins have made them a preferred choice, particularly for refining tooth contours. Their strength and compatibility with tooth features make them ideal for subtly correcting imperfections.
Porcelain veneers & composite veneers
We craft dental veneers in collaboration with dentists and technicians to enhance patients’ smiles.
Our process involves using Digital Smile Design to simulate and plan Smile Makeovers, incorporating porcelain veneers.
We create a trial template from this simulation, giving patients a preview of their transformed smile. This Trial Smile helps in visualising the potential impact on appearance and confidence. Through this planning, we align dentist and patient goals for optimal aesthetic results.
A confident and attractive smile can positively impact social interactions by leaving a positive impression on others.
A beautiful smile can boost self-esteem and confidence, making individuals more comfortable in social and professional situations.
Teeth whitening can remove stains and discolouration, resulting in a brighter and more youthful smile.
Orthodontic treatments, such as braces or clear aligners, can correct misalignments, improving the overall appearance of the teeth.
Correcting bite issues or misalignments not only improves the appearance of the smile but can also enhance chewing function and overall oral health.
The best way to determine if a smile makeover is suitable for you is to schedule a consultation with a dentist. Our doctors are ready to help. We’ll go through your dental concerns and assess your overall health, before making recommendations.
Anyone with dental imperfections such as discoloured, misaligned, chipped, or missing teeth can be a candidate for a smile makeover.
The duration of a smile makeover can vary depending on the complexity of the case. It can take weeks to several months to complete, depending on the treatments involved.
Is a smile makeover covered by dental insurance?
The cost of a smile makeover can vary widely based on the treatments required and the location of the dental practice. It’s best to consult with a dentist for a personalised estimate.
The longevity of a smile makeover depends on factors such as oral hygiene, lifestyle, and the specific treatments. With proper care, the results can last for many years.
Yes, smile makeovers are highly customisable. While there may be some limitations based on your dental health, you can work with your dentist to create a personalised treatment plan to achieve the best results.
At Orchard Scotts Dental, we believe in comprehensive, holistic solutions for smile makeovers. We factor your dental health together with your aesthetic concerns in all our treatment plans.
Through Digital Smile Design, we analyse your facial aesthetics and render the digitally designed set of your desired smile for you to visualise how the smile would look on your face. We then go through a “Trial Smile” where we will fit the final designed temporary veneers over your teeth. This allows you to make an informed decision as you can visualise and test out the smile before committing to it.
We know that a smile is a big part of a person’s life and how they feel about themself. That’s why we like to help our patients document their smile makeovers by doing professional video and photo shoots of their smile before and after treatment. We want you to see for yourself just how much a difference a smile makeover can make.
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A smile makeover can feel like a fresh start and give you renewed confidence in yourself*. With our years of experience helping beauty queens and people from various backgrounds, we’re ready to help you bring out your best smile. Book an appointment now.
*Results may vary. The information in this page does not constitute medical advice. Consult our doctors for a professional opinion.
