Smile Makeover at Dr.Smilez
Your smile is one of your most important features. A sparkling smile is the key factor to making good first impressions. Those first impressions are important in your social life and at work. Here at our center we are dedicated in giving our patients a beautiful and long-lasting smiles through dental makeovers, which help them make their best first impressions. Depending on your individual need, your smile makeover can be simple enough to complete in just one or two short visits. We will first discuss with you your aesthetic dentistry case goals and you decide the final product. Your teeth will be evaluated for the dental makeover in the first visit, and the course of treatment will determine how many subsequent vists will be necessary. For simple whitening cases, we can perform our bright-smile treatments in about an hour, which will last up to three years. If you have crooked teeth, gaps between teeth or over crowding, a dental makeover with the use of high quality, crafted, a dental makeover with the use of high quality, crafted veneers or crowns will give you the dazzling smile that will make your first impressions lasting ones.

Post-Op Instructions: After Cosmetic Dentistry

Congratulations on your new smile! Your investment in your smile will give you many years of enjoyment and satisfaction.

Remember that it will take time to adjust to the feel of your new bite. When the bite is altered or the position of the teeth is changed, it takes several days for the brain to adjust to the new position of your teeth or their thickness. If you continue to detect any high spots or problems with your bite, call your dentist to schedule an adjustment appointment.

It's normal to experience some sensitivity to heat, cold and pressure. Removing tooth structure and placing new materials may require an adjustment period. Your gums may also be sore for several days. Rinse three times a day with warm salt water; dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, and then rinse, swish, and spit to reduce pain and swelling.

Mild pain medication should ease your discomfort during the adjustment period. Don't be concerned if your speech is affected for the first few days; you'll quickly adapt and be speaking normally.

Your brain may respond to the new size and shape of your teeth by increasing salivary flow. This should subside to normal within a week or so.

Daily plaque removal is critical for the long-term success of your dental work. Maintain a regular oral hygiene routine. Daily brushing and flossing is a must. Regular cleaning appointments in your dental office are also extremely important. The staff will use the appropriate cleaning abrasives and techniques for your specific cosmetic work.

It's important to change habits if necessary to protect your new teeth. Any food that could chip, crack, or damage your natural teeth can do the same to your new cosmetic restorations.

Avoid sticky candies.

Don't chew any unusually hard foods or substances (such as peanut brittle, fingernails, pencils or ice).

Avoid or minimize your use of foods that stain, such as tea, coffee, red wine, and berries.

Smoking will quickly yellow your teeth.

Let us know if you grind your teeth at night or engage in sports; a custom mouthguard can be created for you.