Smile Makeover - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Age can be a wonderful thing. We tend to become a little more successful in our professional and personal lives, and we tend to get a little more laid back as time passes. One drawback to that is we sometimes get a little lackadaisical about our smiles and oral health. We can’t--or don’t--make time to take care of minor dental related ills until a series of small things adds up to one big thing. This big thing requires a smile makeover. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about cosmetic dentistry and making over that aging smile.

I was in a car accident about a year ago and ended up chipping part of my tooth on the steering wheel. Is a smile makeover a good choice for me?

Great question! As we go through life, things just happen which we don’t expect or plan for. Chipping a tooth in a car accident is much more common than you may think. Cosmetic dentistry may have the remedy for that in the form of rebuilding that chipped tooth and then having a dental crown placed over it. Depending on the damage and the length of time the damage has been allowed to progress, your cosmetic dentist may suggest several alternatives. In short, yes. It sounds like you may be a good candidate for a smile makeover, but only your oral health care professional can be the true judge.

I’m a smoker. I’ve been trying to quit and have cut down my smoking considerably. Still, my teeth are discolored from the tar and nicotine. What would you suggest to get these teeth of mine back to a normal, white color?

Smoking as well as drinking certain beverages (like coffee, tea, and red wines) can stain our teeth over time. Add to that the fact that our teeth naturally lose the original whiteness and bright look as we age. Depending on your physical and oral health, you may be a good candidate for teeth whitening. This can be accomplished through the use of special gels used daily for a set period of time at home. Plus, if you want to see right-now results, you may be an ideal candidate for laser whitening treatments when can be accomplished in the cosmetic dentist’s office in about an hour.

I hate to admit it, but my younger life has taken its toll on me and has finally caught up with my teeth especially. I have a couple of missing teeth and I bleed a little after I brush. Can a smile makeover help me?

We all have a "younger life" and a "mature life". It sounds like now that you’ve settled down a bit. You want life to be good for you in all areas. Cosmetic dentistry can offer you many alternatives that will restore both your oral health and good looks. Get on that phone to your trusted cosmetic dental professional and schedule an appointment to begin your smile makeover.