• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • General vs. Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Choosing a cosmetic dentist
  • What is the LVI Difference?
  • Characteristics of Award Winning Smiles
  • Cosmetic Procedures/
    Treatments
    • Smile Makeover
      • Questions About Smile Makeover
    • Porcelain Veneers
      • Question About Porcelain Veneers
      • The Dental Veneers Process
    • Full Mouth Restoration
      • Questions About Full Mouth Restoration
    • Tooth Whitening
      • Teeth Whitening Questions
      • Why Should A Dentist Whiten My Teeth?
    • Dental Implants
      • Questions About Dental Implants
      • Dental Implant Candidacy
      • Implants for Supporting Bridges
      • Advantages of Dental Implants
      • A Choice in Anesthesia for Your Dental Implant Surgery
    • Tooth Crowns
      • CEREC: One Day Crowns
      • Questions about Porcelain Crowns
    • Dental Bonding
    • Tooth-colored fillings
    • Porcelain fillings
    • Gum Recontouring
    • Invisalign®
  • Teeth and Aging
• Common Dental Problems
  • Why Do Teeth Darken?
  • Advanced Hygiene and Periotherapy
    • Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fixing Tooth Decay
• General Dentistry
  • Dental Hygiene Appointments
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dentures / Partials
    • Questions About Dentures
  • What's right for you? Partials vs. Implants
  • Periodontics
  • Preventative Dentistry
  • A Look Back at Dentistry's History
• TMJ / TMD
  • Causes of TMD/TMJ Associated Headaches
  • Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Questions About Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Why See a Neuromuscular Dentist?
  • TMJ Treatment Options
  • TMJ and Facial and Neck Pain
• Sleep Apnea
• Metal-Free Dental Practice
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Types of Dental Anesthesia

Questions about Smile Makeover

Bernardsville and Morristown, NJ areas

What is a smile makeover?

A smile makeover uses different cosmetic dental procedures in order for you to achieve the look you want. Whether your teeth are chipped, cracked, crooked, chipped, discolored, misaligned or missing, a smile makeover can fix it. Through procedures like tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental crowns, you can have the smile of your dreams in just a few dentist visits. A smile makeover takes into consideration your facial features, hair color, jaw line and skin tone to create a look that is both aesthetically pleasing and natural looking.

How long will my smile makeover take?

Most aesthetic dental procedures, from a simple whitening treatment to a full smile makeover, take anywhere from one to three visits. Because each case is different the length of time it will take to complete your smile makeover will depend on the complexity of your smile and your specific dental goals. For example, a smile makeover that may take only one or two appointments may consist of tooth whitening and dental bonding. A more involved smile makeover may incorporate procedures such as porcelain veneers, dental implants, and crowns.

What kind of problems can a smile makeover correct?

A smile makeover can correct virtually any dental imperfection, such as teeth that are:

• Chipped or cracked
• Unevenly spaced or misshaped
• Missing
• Discolored or stained

• Crooked or shifted teeth
• Full of metal fillings
• Misaligned due to a bad bite

How long will my smile makeover last?

Cosmetic dental work will not last forever. Teeth whitening procedures will eventually fade, and veneers may chip or break off years down the road, requiring “touch ups” from time to time. On average, porcelain veneers and dental crowns last between 10 and 15 years. Yet with advances in technology and the continual improvement in the quality of cosmetic dental materials, your restorations could last longer with the proper care. The best way to prolong the life of your smile is by practicing good oral hygiene like regular brushing and flossing.

What are the benefits of a smile makeover?

When you approach your cosmetic dentistry under one unified plan, you achieve your cosmetic dental goals more quickly and efficiently than if you addressed each flaw individually. With a smile makeover, you can map out your progress from the beginning and combine procedures to achieve your desired smile in a short amount of time, and more economically.

A smile makeover will leave you with the smile of your dreams. You will walk away with the structure, function, strength and brightness that you decide on during your consultation.

If you are serious about a healthy, eye-catching smile and you live in the Morristown, New Jersey area, please contact Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville, New Jersey. Dr. Patti Swaintek-Lamb and Dr. Cheryl Tauriello and their skilled dental team can help determine which dental procedures are right for you. Please call our office today and set up your consultation. We look forward to helping your achieve your Hollywood smile.