Smile Makeover in Fayetteville

Change Your Smile, Change Your Life

How Does a Smile Makeover Work?

If your smile has several flaws and requires multiple treatments, a smile makeover allows us to coordinate these procedures in the most efficient way. Instead of tackling them individually, we can make sure they are done in the correct order and performed with the ultimate goal in mind.

This process starts with a consultation, during which we will examine your mouth to see what needs to be done to make your smile the best it can be. Depending on your needs, the health of your teeth, and other factors, we can tell you our plan for success.

The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover

You really can’t measure the importance of a confident smile. It can change how you behave around others, how you feel about yourself, and how you express yourself. Improving your teeth with a smile makeover can completely change your life!

The advantage of having a smile makeover plan as opposed to approaching each procedure individually is that you reach your goal as effectively and efficiently as possible. For example, if you want to whiten your teeth, but you need a crown, we may whiten before ordering your restoration to make sure it matches your teeth’s new shade. In other words, you wouldn’t have to reorder the crown after whitening like you would if you restored your tooth first.

Another example is if you have one missing tooth and several others that need veneers, we can coordinate the prosthetics’ fabrication so that they look seamless together.

Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover

So many variables go into calculating the cost of a smile makeover, and each situation is unique. Therefore, it’s impossible to tell how much it will cost to achieve your dream smile until we’ve put together your own customized plan.

At Sparkling Smiles Fayetteville, you can have a free smile analysis, which includes the examination prior to creating the treatment plan. We also can help you apply for low-interest financing with CareCredit. Instead of paying the total upfront, you can pay it down over multiple months, making your smile makeover fit more easily into your budget.

Smile Makeover FAQs

How Long Does It Take to Get a Smile Makeover?

Your treatment timeframe will depend on which procedures you need. Some, like teeth whitening or cosmetic bonding, take a relatively short time to complete, but others, like dental implants, could take up to a year. Rest assured, however, that we will plan out the procedures in a way that will get you to your goal in the most efficient way. When we discuss your treatment plan at your consultation, we can break down a timeline in greater detail so that you know exactly what to expect and how long it will all take.

How Can I Make My Smile Makeover Last?

We already know you’ll feel amazing after your smile makeover is finished, but if you don’t take care of your pearly whites, that wonderful feeling may not endure for as long as it could otherwise. Fortunately, regardless of the treatments you receive, the minimum care for your smile is the same: brushing and flossing daily and continuing to come for your checkups and cleanings at least every six months. However, if you would like to be even more diligent about preserving your results, you can cut back on the sugar you consume, drink more water, refrain from damaging habits like chewing on ice or smoking, and wear a mouthguard when you play sports.

What Technology Do You Use for Smile Makeovers?

With various procedures potentially involved in a smile makeover, we take advantage of many types of technology to enhance the quality of your results and improve your overall dental experience. For instance, if you have missing teeth and are interested in dental implants, we will take a CT cone beam scan, which is much more detailed than a regular X-ray. This image shows us exactly how much bone density you have, where blood vessels and nerves are located, and where the best places to position implants are. Another example is our digital impression system, which replaces traditional putty-like impressions. Instead of pressing the thick substance against your upper and lower arches, we simply insert a small device into your mouth, where it scans and measures everything. This method gives us more accuracy and prevents you from gagging or having discomfort in the chair.

Does a Smile Makeover Hurt?

Some procedures that may be included in your smile makeover may involve numbing your mouth or a specific area. At Sparkling Smiles Fayetteville, even getting this injection is pain and stress free because we use The Wand, which hides the needle and administers an adjustable amount of anesthetic in the right place. With this, you will only be numb where you need to be. Along the same lines, our soft tissue laser, which is used for gum recontouring, performs so exactly and cauterizes the tissue in a way that most of the time eliminates the need for anesthetic at all. In other words, a smile makeover shouldn’t hurt, and we provide pain-free solutions when it possibly could to keep you comfortable throughout the process!

How Many Treatments Can You Include in a Smile Makeover?

The number of treatments your smile makeover can include is limited only by your budget and the services your dentist offers. The makeover of one patient may include veneers and teeth whitening to address unsightly stains while another person’s treatment plan may include metal-free restorations and veneers to reshape their teeth along with gum recontouring to reduce the appearance of soft tissue in their smile. After a brief consultation, our dentist in Fayetteville will be able to determine which treatments you qualify for and the best way to help you achieve your ideal grin.

Are Smile Makeovers Safe?

At Sparkling Smiles Fayetteville, we offer safe and effective cosmetic treatments that will not harm your gums or teeth. Teeth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding use no toxic chemicals and are completely safe for your enamel. While we will probably have to remove some enamel for veneers or metal-free restorations, these devices compensate by protecting the treated teeth from infection and injury from then on. Since no procedure is right for everyone, we’ll begin the smile makeover process with a consultation to determine which treatments you can receive safely. If you’re not ready for your smile makeover yet, you may be able to become an excellent candidate later after undergoing restorative procedures like gum disease treatments. This can prevent undesirable treatment complications such as exposing the vulnerable tissue in a dental cavity to the powerful whitening agents used in teeth whitening.

Do Smile Makeovers Have an Age Limit?

Since smile makeovers can seem complex, you might wonder if there’s a minimum or maximum age for receiving one. Except for young children, patients of any age can be good candidates for smile makeovers. Qualifying for cosmetic dentistry has a lot more to do with your oral health than your age, and you are probably an excellent candidate as long as you are free from tooth decay and gum disease. If you have oral health issues such as these, you can probably become an excellent candidate later after undergoing restorative procedures to clear them up. However, we do not typically recommend teeth whitening for younger teenagers since their enamel is not finished developing yet.

Can a Smile Makeover Align Your Smile?

In some cases, cosmetic dental treatments used in a smile makeover can help bring your teeth into healthier alignments. In particular, veneers can sometimes be used to reshape teeth so they come together in a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing way. Cosmetic dental bonding can also be used to address some minor alignment issues like gaps and stubbiness.