Smile Makeover – Louisville, KY
Transform Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile says a lot about you and your outlook on life. If you’re embarrassed by your teeth, it’s easy to feel insecure, which can hold you back in your social life and your career. Unfortunately, few people have a naturally beautiful smile. When you combine genetics with poor oral hygiene, trauma, or lifestyle habits, you can have several imperfections that make you hide your teeth. You don’t need to feel the weight of an unattractive smile. Bell Dental can transform your teeth and your confidence with a smile makeover.
Am I a Candidate for a Smile Makeover?
If you have several issues that influence the health, function, or appearance of your teeth, you might be a candidate for a smile makeover. We often recommend the treatment to correct:
- Chips, cracks, or fractures
- Missing teeth
- Crooked or misshapen teeth
- Stains or discoloration
- Gapped or misaligned teeth
We’ll perform a thorough consultation to evaluate your needs and discuss your goals to ensure you’re a candidate for the treatment.
What Treatments are Included in a Smile Makeover?
Depending on your specific needs, your treatment plan can include one or more procedures. Everyone’s plan is unique, but you might benefit from:
- Teeth whitening
- Porcelain veneers
- All-ceramic restorations
- Dental implants
- Invisalign
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Partials or dentures
What Can I Expect During the Smile Makeover Process?
If you’re ready to invest in your confidence, your first step is to schedule a consultation to have your smile evaluated. We’ll perform a visual examination and discuss your concerns. We’ll take X-rays, pictures, or impressions to create a treatment plan catering to your needs.
During your consultation, we’ll take the time to carefully explain each step in your treatment and how long you can expect it to take. Depending on your plan, it may only take one appointment; however, if your needs are complex, it can take several months to complete. We’ll take the time to answer any questions and discuss your concerns, so you feel confident in the decisions you’re making for your smile.
What are the Benefits of a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is an investment in your confidence and your quality of life. Overall, you’ll enjoy several benefits, including:
- Personalized treatment plan
- Improved confidence
- Better oral health
- Proper oral functions
- Natural-looking results
- State-of-the-art technologies
Invest in a Better Smile
You don’t need to live with the weight of an imperfect smile. We offer the personalized treatment plan you need to transform your teeth. Take your first step toward improved self-esteem by contacting our office. We’ll schedule your consultation to see if a smile makeover is right for you.
Smile Makeover FAQs
How Long is a Smile Makeover?
It depends on your unique treatment package. Some options, like teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, and porcelain veneers, may only take one or two appointments to complete. Others, like dental implants or Invisalign, could take months. We’ll be sure to give you an estimate based on the treatments you would like to include in your smile makeover, but in general, you should expect it to take about as long as your individual treatment choices.
Is a Smile Makeover Safe?
Just like the individual treatments included in these plans, yes – smile makeovers are incredibly safe. Many cosmetic and restorative options are non-invasive and minimally painful, and when administered by a qualified professional like your dentists here in Louisville, highly successful.
For some treatments, like porcelain veneers or tooth-colored crowns, we may have to alter the shape or thickness of your teeth in order for your makeover to look seamless. Rest assured, your cosmetics and/or restorations will effectively protect your smile. We’ll always put your oral health first!
Does a Smile Makeover Hurt?
We can talk about this more in-depth during your consultation, but we’ll absolutely do what we can to ensure your comfort during your smile makeover! Some treatments are mild enough that most patients don’t require any anesthesia; for the ones that do, know that modern anesthetics are effective. Most patients feel some light pressure, but little-to-no pain during their treatments.
Furthermore, since your smile makeover could include several cosmetic or restorative treatments, we’ll give you and your mouth plenty of time to heal before proceeding with the next step in your plan. After all, it’s important to make sure you’ve recovered smoothly and fully first – then we can focus on progressing your makeover.
Is a Smile Makeover Covered by Insurance?
Smile makeovers are typically not considered medically necessary as a package. Your dental insurance is unlikely to cover the cost of the entire treatment, in other words, but may offer partial coverage for any procedures that provide oral health benefits. A crown or veneer, for example, can be considered medically necessary when they protect a damaged tooth. If your plan includes orthodontic benefits, your dental insurance may also be able to alleviate costs for Invisalign.
Dental insurance can be confusing, especially if you’re receiving a complete smile makeover, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if you need help deciphering your policy. We’ll be happy to help you maximize your benefits!
Is a Smile Makeover Worth It?
Getting a smile makeover near you can definitely be worth it! It’s understandable that a multi-step treatment package can seem daunting but remember why you’re considering one. Your oral health can affect your general health, and your dental aesthetics can affect your self-esteem. After your makeover, you’ll have a beautiful, restored smile. The confidence that comes with a cosmetic and wellness boost is priceless!
If you find yourself second-guessing your decision to create a smile makeover plan, please voice your concerns to our team. As dental professionals, we’re here to lend an ear and guide you through your options.