Smile Makeover
Palo Alto, CA
Smile Makeovers in Palo Alto provided by Dr. Sharma and Dr. Cheong at Palo Alto Oral Health
 For a variety of factors, many people wish to have the perfect smile. Perhaps you want to fit in while with family and friends, but your smile makes that hard. At Palo Alto Oral Health our dentists, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Cheong, offer smile makeovers that take your individual features and smile goals into consideration.
You will be able to show off your new smile in front of your friends and family members. At our Palo Alto clinic, you will be given suggestions and professional guidance that will assist you in achieving the beautiful smile that you have always dreamed about.
A smile makeover addresses issues such as discolored teeth, teeth that are abnormally shaped, gaps in teeth, overcrowded teeth, or crooked teeth.
What is a Smile Makeover?
For a variety of factors, many people wish to have the perfect smile. Perhaps you want to fit in while with family and friends, but your smile makes that hard. At Palo Alto Oral Health our dentists, Dr. Sharma and Dr. Cheong, offer smile makeovers that take your individual features and smile goals into consideration.
You will be able to show off your new smile in front of your friends and family members. At our Palo Alto clinic, you will be given suggestions and professional guidance that will assist you in achieving the beautiful smile that you have always dreamed about. A smile makeover addresses issues such as discolored teeth, teeth that are abnormally shaped, gaps in teeth, overcrowded teeth, or crooked teeth.
Is a Smile Makeover Right for You?
A smile makeover is not just a single visit to our office or one or two treatments. It includes a whole offering of cosmetic dentistry treatments, all working in sync to dramatically improve every aspect of your smile, from your teeth to your gums and even your overall oral health. No two smile makeovers are the same, so when deciding if one is right for you we work closely with you to determine what your final goal is for your individual smile. Based on that goal, we help you design a plan that will be the road map for your treatment process.
Considerations For Smile Makeovers
There are several factors taken into consideration when it comes to your smile makeover. The condition and health of your teeth and gums will be evaluated, as will your facial features. Dr. Sharma and Dr. Cheong work closely with each patient so as to best understand and establish expectations from the treatments.
At your first visit patients can expect to be asked questions about what they do or do not like about their smile, along with what type of changes they are looking for. A custom smile makeover will be planned for you, to meet your individual cosmetic goals.
What Can Be Included In A Smile Makeover?
Some of the treatments offered in a smile makeover can include the following.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular treatments our patients choose in a smile makeover. Our in-office professional whitening helps to eliminate stains and discoloration, whitening your teeth up to 12 shades in a single appointment. At-home whitening kits do not offer the same results that professional whitening treatments can.
Tooth Contouring
This procedure uses a special tool to grind away small amounts of tooth enamel to correct the appearance of your teeth. Once your teeth have been contoured, they are then smoothed and polished, giving you a much-improved smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a modern treatment for tooth loss, providing you with a more natural, permanent, and long-term solution to missing teeth. Dental implants can replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, or your entire dental arch.
Aesthetic Gum Lift
Also called a crown lengthening, an aesthetic gum lift eliminates excess gum tissue. A must for anyone with a gummy smile, an aesthetic gum lift can also help contour your gums to better frame your teeth. Gums are often an overlooked part of the smile, but with our ultra-precise contouring your gums can truly make your brand new, sparkling white teeth pop.
Gum Grafting
Gum grafting restores gum tissue following gum recession. There are three types of gum grafts. A gingival graft takes tissue from another location in the patient’s mouth and applies it to the site in need. This will become absorbed and prompt new growth. A connective tissue graft takes the upper layer of gum tissue and harvests a section of it. This is then applied to the affected area. The pedicle graft is the third type of gum graft and removes tissue beside the affected area. This is the only type of graft which does not stop the blood flow which results in a high success rate.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is used if you have a chip or a crack in your tooth. The composite resin that is bonded to your teeth is durable and molded and shaped until our dentists are pleased with the results. Once hardened, the shape of the tooth may be further refined and adjusted so that the result appears to be completely natural. The refreshed tooth will be buffed, polished, and flossed to finish your visit.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells that are custom made to fit the front side of your tooth. They are fitted to change or restore your tooth’s shape, size, color or length. Dental veneers are used for teeth that are chipped, misaligned, discolored or to close gaps you may have in your teeth.
Are There Any Risks To Smile Makeovers?
For the most part, the treatments offered during a smile makeover are non-invasive and purely cosmetic. If a patient is opting for dental implants, there are some minor potential concerns to be aware of after the procedure. Patients will be provided with information to help them better understand the potential for minor complications.
Those who undergo a smile makeover typically only experience positive results from the procedures that they opt for. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to continue to see your general dentist for professional cleanings and routine checkups, to keep your teeth and gums healthy and to maintain your new smile.
How Long Does A Smile Makeover Take?
The amount of time a smile makeover takes can depend on the type of treatments that you opt for to make over your smile. Some treatments can be completed in the office in under an hour, as is the case with in-office whitening treatments. Others may require several weeks of treatment, with multiple trips to the office to check on your progress.
Invest in Yourself!
Time invested in yourself is worth it! You simply cannot dispute how a smile makeover can improve so many aspects of your life, beyond just improving your smile.
Call us today at Palo Alto Health at (650) 321-9693 to schedule a consultation for your smile makeover, and we will get you on the road to your new smile. |
