Sometimes a single treatment is not enough to get the smile you want. A smile makeover is a personalized plan that combines cosmetic and restorative treatments to improve the color, shape, alignment, and overall balance of your smile.
What a smile makeover can include
- Teeth whitening to brighten stained or dull teeth
- Dental bonding to repair chips and close small gaps
- Porcelain veneers to reshape and refine front teeth
- Clear aligners to straighten crowded or spaced teeth
- Crowns to restore damaged or heavily filled teeth
- Implants or bridges to replace missing teeth
- Gum contouring to even out a gummy or uneven gumline
Step 1: The consultation
Everything starts with a conversation about what you like and do not like about your smile. We examine your teeth, gums, and bite, take photos and x-rays, and discuss your goals, budget, and timeline.
Step 2: Planning your new smile
We map out which treatments make sense and in what order. Healthy gums and teeth come first, so any decay or gum disease is treated before cosmetic work. Whitening is usually done before bonding or veneers so the new materials match your brighter shade.
Step 3: Treatment
Some makeovers are completed in a few visits. Others, especially those with orthodontics or implants, take several months. Treatment can be phased to fit your schedule and budget.
Is a smile makeover worth it?
Many patients say their only regret is not doing it sooner. A healthier, more confident smile can affect how you feel at work, in photos, and in everyday conversation. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry offers more background at aacd.com.
Smile makeover FAQs
How long does a smile makeover take?
A simple smile makeover with whitening and bonding can take a few visits. Plans that include aligners or implants may take several months.
How much does a smile makeover cost?
Cost depends on which treatments are included. We provide a written plan with options and can phase treatment over time.
Start your smile makeover near Granger
Explore our cosmetic dentistry services and schedule a consultation at Michiana Family Dental, 3575 Portage Ave, Suite A, South Bend, IN. We welcome patients from Granger, Mishawaka, South Bend, and Elkhart. Call (574) 347-3333.