If your grin has a lot of flaws, you may want a smile makeover. This service would basically revamp your teeth and gums from the ground up. That said, such a high level of cosmetic work is a big commitment. You’ll want to be sure you and your dentist are ready for it. Luckily, your Copperas Cove dental practice can help you do exactly that. Read on to learn four big questions to ask before a smile makeover.
“What Can I Fix with a Smile Makeover?”
Firstly, it’s helpful to ask your dentist what a smile makeover can fix. Doing so lets you know what to expect from the process.
You see, a “smile makeover” can include many kinds of cosmetic dental work. What your own is able to fix will depend on your dentist’s available options. So, ask them if specific changes to your teeth are possible. Their answer(s) will then give you a sense of how to tailor your makeover.
“How Long Will the Process Take?”
Of course, your makeover won’t be an instant process. Your dentist needs time to refine and complete it. So, remember to ask them how long the whole treatment will take.
In the end, the time needed for a smile makeover varies. It’ll depend on the procedures your treatment includes. For instance, it may take three weeks or more if veneers are involved. On the other hand, one that only features whitening and bonding will take a single visit.
“Do You Have Before & After Photos?”
Indeed, you want a dentist who can deliver great results. A makeover wouldn’t be worth your time otherwise. That being said, ask them if they have any before and after pictures.
Today, most dentists have galleries of patient photos you can peruse. They show how a dentist’s treatment transforms a person’s grin. Therefore, try to find examples of smile makeover patients with flaws like yours. These pictures will help you grasp how your new smile will look.
“Can You Make the Results Last Longer?”
Naturally, you don’t want to get a makeover if it won’t last long. Going through with it would be a waste of money. Given this fact, ask the dentist how to make your treatment results last.
Generally, dentists can do a few things to help a makeover last longer. One is to recommend follow-up treatments before previous results start to fade. Another method is to teach you how to care for your smile at home. That way, you can keep a makeover’s effects through your own efforts.
Besides those above, there are other questions to ask before a smile makeover. Ensure your treatment goes well by having a thorough talk with your dental provider.
About the Practice
Benchmark Family Dental is based in Copperas Cove, TX. Led by Dr. Caraveo, our practice is always ready to help patients achieve a dreamy grin. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care. Of course, our team can also provide you with a total smile makeover. For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on our website or by phone at (254)-547-4866.