Smile Makeover – Flower Mound, TX
Achieve Your Dream Smile
Some patients have multiple aesthetic imperfections in their teeth. They might even have complex oral health problems. If you are such a person, we invite you to visit our Flower Mound dental team for a consultation. We might recommend that you undergo a comprehensive smile makeover. This customized cosmetic treatment plan has the goal of helping you achieve your dream smile as efficiently as possible. You could have a set of beautiful, healthy teeth in a matter of weeks!
Why Choose Lauri Barge DDS for a Smile Makeover?
- Preview Your Results with Digital Smile Design
- Accomplished Cosmetic Dentist
- Skilled and Detail-Oriented Team
How Does a Smile Makeover Work?
To get started on your smile makeover journey, you should visit us for a consultation. Dr. Barge will examine your teeth, ask you about your goals, and assess your oral health. Some patients require restorative services, such as fillings or gum disease treatment, before they can move forward with the cosmetic portion of their smile makeover.
Our office features Digital Smile Design software, which we can use to give you a realistic preview of your results. We want to be sure that you are excited about your treatment plan before you commit to anything.
Once we get started on your makeover, you may undergo several procedures, such as:
- Invisalign to address dental misalignment
- Gum recontouring to give your smile more pleasing proportions
- Teeth whitening to get rid of stubborn stains
- Veneers to hide aesthetic imperfections
- Metal-free restorations to replace unsightly metal crowns
The entire smile makeover process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or longer.
The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover
After a smile makeover, you may enjoy a number of noteworthy benefits:
- Improved oral health. Some cosmetic treatments, such as Invisalign and metal-free restorations, have the potential to significantly improve your oral wellness. Plus, your smile makeover may motivate you to take excellent care of your teeth.
- New confidence in your smile. You may feel more at-ease in various social situations.
- A younger appearance. White teeth are often associated with youth and success.
- Long-lasting results. With proper care, the results of some cosmetic treatments can last for a decade or longer.
- Streamlined treatment. A smile makeover is designed to be as efficient as possible.
Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover
The cost of a smile makeover can vary greatly from case to case. It depends on which treatments you undergo, as well as the extent of those treatments. During your consultation, we can discuss pricing information and payment options. We always strive to respect our patients’ budgets. With the help of financing or other provisions, such as our in-house membership plan, many patients find that their treatment is surprisingly easy to afford. You can rightly view your smile makeover as an investment that can reward you with years of improved confidence!
Smile Makeover FAQs
How Long is a Smile Makeover?
Determining the timeline for a smile makeover is only possible once your cosmetic dentist outlines your proposed treatment plan. This depends on the number of services included and the state of your oral and overall health. The first step is to identify whether any issues currently exist, including dental decay and gum disease. If not, we can move forward with your smile makeover. If so, we will need to address these issues, which will impact your timeline.
Generally, a smile makeover can range from a few weeks to a year or more.
How Many Treatments Can You Include in a Smile Makeover?
Your meeting with Dr. Barge will give you a clear idea of how many services you will need as part of your smile makeover. However, there are multiple cosmetic treatments available that she may choose to include, such as:
- Dental veneers
- Metal-free restorations
- Invisalign clear aligners
- Gum recontouring
- Teeth whitening
Based on your needs and smile goals, she will construct a treatment plan that incorporates one or more of these options to improve your appearance.
Is a Smile Makeover Covered by Insurance?
Most cosmetic dental treatments are not covered by insurance. The reason is that they are considered not medically necessary. There are exceptions, though. For example, if you need a metal-free restoration to treat a decayed or damaged tooth, this may be partially covered by your dental insurance plan. Also, gum recontouring may be included if you need a custom restoration to fix a tooth but lack the necessary structure to adequately support it.
Our team will make sure your benefits are fully maximized if you are eligible for partial coverage through your dental insurance company.
Does a Smile Makeover Hurt?
You should not expect your smile makeover to hurt, as you will receive local anesthesia for procedures like gum recontouring, dental veneers, and metal-free restorations. Invisalign and teeth whitening do not require it.
If you do receive a treatment that requires local anesthesia, you may experience some slight discomfort after it wears off. Fortunately, over-the-counter pain relievers can be enough to improve your symptoms and help you remain at ease during recovery.