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Smile makeover in Deerfield Beach

A smile makeover is a plan that combines cosmetic treatments to change how your smile looks: the color, shape, length and spacing of the teeth that show, and sometimes the gum line. It is designed first, often previewed as a trial smile (temporary restorations you wear to test the look), then done in an order that protects the result.

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In short

What is a smile makeover?

A smile makeover combines cosmetic treatments, such as whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers, crowns, tooth or gum contouring and clear aligners, into a single plan for the teeth that show when you smile. It starts with an exam and photos, and the planned result can be previewed with imaging or a mock-up before treatment. It is mainly about appearance; rebuilding how the teeth work is full-mouth reconstruction.

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Can include
Whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, tooth or gum contouring, clear aligners1,3
Planning
Exam, X-rays and photos; a preview by imaging or a mock-up2,3
Trial smile
Provisional (temporary) restorations to test looks, speech and bite2
Whitening first
Whitening doesn't change veneers, crowns or fillings5
Time
Depends on what is included; porcelain veneers usually take two visits with a few weeks of lab time between10
Insurance
Usually doesn't cover cosmetic treatment1

What a makeover can change

A plan usually addresses several of these together. Healthy teeth and gums come first.

  • Stained or dull teeth that you want lighter
  • Chipped, worn or uneven edges
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Teeth that are slightly crooked or crowded
  • Teeth that look too short, or a gum line that shows a lot of gum
  • Old fillings or crowns that no longer match

Veneers are an option only when there is no extensive decay or gum disease, so those are treated first.

How a smile makeover is planned and done

  1. Talk about what you want

    What bothers you, what you would like, and how much change you are comfortable with.

  2. Exam and records

    Teeth, gums and bite are checked, with X-rays and photos. A digital scan or models record the teeth.2,12

  3. Design and preview

    The new smile is designed and previewed, with imaging or a mock-up in wax or resin.2,3

  4. Trial smile

    You wear provisional restorations made from the approved design before anything is final.2

  5. Treatment in order

    Gum and decay treatment first, whitening before anything tooth-colored is matched, then bonding, veneers or crowns.5,10

  6. Protect it

    A night guard if you grind, and regular checkups.14

Matching the concern to the treatment

For each concern there is usually a lighter option and a more involved one. Your teeth decide which fits.

Matching the concern to the treatment
AspectLighter optionMore involved option
Surface stainsProfessional whitening5,6Veneers or crowns, for stains whitening can't lift
Small chipsSmoothing, polishing or bonding7Veneers on front teeth
GapsBonding or clear aligners3,8,9Porcelain veneers
Slightly crooked teethClear aligners3,9Veneers, in selected cases
Gummy smileGum contouring13Gum contouring with crowns or veneers
Worn or broken teethBonding4,8,11Crowns, or full-mouth reconstruction when many teeth are worn

When a makeover isn't the right plan

  • If your teeth are worn, broken or missing across the mouth, the problem is how they work as well as how they look; full-mouth reconstruction plans for both.4
  • If only the color bothers you, whitening alone may be enough.5
  • If crowding is the main issue, moving the teeth with aligners keeps your enamel.3,9
  • If you have gum disease or decay, that is treated first; cosmetic work waits.10

Questions patients ask

How long does a smile makeover take?

It depends on what is included. Whitening or bonding can be quick, porcelain veneers need lab time between visits, and aligners take longer. Your plan gives you the sequence.3,8,10

Can I see the result before treatment?

Yes, as a preview. Imaging or a wax or resin mock-up shows the planned result, and provisional restorations let you try it in your mouth.2,3

Does insurance cover a smile makeover?

Usually not, because insurers don't consider purely cosmetic treatment necessary for health. Parts that repair damage may be covered; your plan decides.1,3

Will my veneers or crowns match my other teeth?

They are matched to the shade you choose. Whitening doesn't change veneers or crowns later, so if you want lighter teeth it is done first.5

Who you'll see

Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD

Dr. Angela Berkovich, DMD

Dentist, trained at Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

Dr. Berkovich designs the plan with you and works with the technician in the dental lab next door on shade and shape.

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Office: 1348 E Hillsboro Blvd Suite A, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. (954) 427-3000

About Dr. Berkovich

Sources

  1. Cleveland Clinic: Cosmetic Dentistry: Purpose, Procedures & Benefits
  2. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Your first appointment
  3. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Common questions
  4. American College of Prosthodontists (GoToAPro): Full-mouth reconstruction
  5. American Dental Association (MouthHealthy): Teeth Whitening
  6. Cleveland Clinic: Tooth Discoloration: Causes & Treatment
  7. Cleveland Clinic: Chipped Tooth: Causes, Symptoms & Repair
  8. Cleveland Clinic: What is Dental Bonding & What To Expect
  9. American Dental Association (MouthHealthy): Veneers
  10. Cleveland Clinic: Veneers: What Are Dental Veneers?
  11. Cleveland Clinic: Dental Crowns: Types, Procedure & Care
  12. Cleveland Clinic: Dental Impressions: Purpose & Procedure
  13. Cleveland Clinic: Gum Contouring: Surgery, Recovery & What To Expect
  14. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Porcelain veneers

General information, not a diagnosis or a promise of results. Individual results vary, and whether a treatment suits you depends on your exam.

Talk it through at a consultation

Bring your questions and any X-rays you already have. We'll look at your teeth and explain whether this treatment is a reasonable option for you, and what else could be.

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