5 Treatments Included in a Smile Makeover

While it may seem like some people get blessed with a perfect set of teeth, most of us have something about our smile we’d like to correct, whether it’s discoloration, breakage, gaps, or gum-to-teeth ratios.  

Thankfully, several cosmetic dentistry procedures are available with customizable smile makeovers that can correct any issues causing you to feel self-conscious about how your teeth look.

The Beaches Dentistry team in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, led by Nodesh Shyamsunder, BDS, and Jasleen Raina, DDS, is passionate about helping you achieve the smile of your dreams. Going through a smile makeover at our practice means you can pick and choose procedures that address your specific concerns, ensuring that your results are perfect for your unique wants and needs. 

Learn about five of our popular treatment choices included in smile makeovers in this month’s blog. 

1. Teeth whitening

Your teeth can start to lose their pearly whiteness for several reasons, including drinking coffee, smoking, or just general aging. Teeth whitening is a procedure that utilizes different methods to whiten and brighten your smile. 

At Beaches Dentistry, we use Glo® teeth whitening to restore your smile’s vibrance through heat and light technology, utilizing a hydrogen peroxide gel. We offer take-home kits and in-office methods for your convenience, which can significantly whiten your teeth.

2. Dental veneers

Dental veneers are a good solution for teeth that are broken, chipped, misshapen, unevenly spaced, or unable to respond to teeth whitening. 

Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells that fit over the top of your teeth to cover up various dental issues. They’re made of porcelain and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth. However, it’s important to note that veneers are purely cosmetic and can’t address oral health issues such as tooth decay or gum disease. 

3. Clear aligners

It’s easy to want to hide your smile when your teeth are misaligned, crooked, or unevenly spaced. That’s why we offer clear aligners, an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of custom clear aligner trays to straighten your teeth and jaw. 

The aligner trays contain flexible thermoplastic and can move and straighten your teeth by applying gentle but steady pressure. As long as you wear your aligners as instructed, your teeth should be beautifully straight within a year of starting treatment. 

4. Gum contouring

A lot of excess gum tissue can make your smile look uneven or “gummy.” So, we offer gum contouring to remove some of the extra gum tissue and reveal more of your teeth lying underneath to make your smile look more even. 

5. Crowns and bridges

If you have a severely cracked or broken tooth, we place a tooth-colored cap called a crown over the top of it to keep it protected from harmful bacteria and further damage. For any gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth, we place a dental device called a bridge that consists of two crowns and an artificial tooth to replace the missing tooth. 

While these are more restorative dentistry procedure options, they can still provide aesthetic benefits. 

To schedule a consultation for your smile makeover, call our office or use our convenient online booking feature today.