Smile Makeover – Everett, WA
Give Your Smile a Makeover
You can't put a price on the benefits associated with a beautiful smile. A person with attractive teeth is viewed as younger, successful, and confident; however, not everyone hit the genetic jackpot. Not to mention, poor oral hygiene, trauma, and other issues can affect the way your teeth look. If you're ready to stop living with the embarrassment of imperfect teeth, you can look and feel your best with a smile makeover in Everett here at Albright Family Dental.
How Does a Smile Makeover Work?
There's no cookie-cutter treatment because every mouth and situation differs. Your cosmetic dentist in Everett will examine your mouth and learn more about your goals before recommending one or more procedures to create the smile of your dreams, which may include:
- Porcelain Veneers: Thin shells are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth visible when smiling to correct several issues at once using a quick, minimally invasive solution.
- Lumineers: Lumineers offer many of the same benefits as veneers, but they don't require any enamel to be removed during the bonding process.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: Tooth-colored materials are used to create natural-looking crowns, bridges, and other restorations.
- Dental Bonding: A composite resin is shaded to match the color of enamel to blend in with the tooth to fix minor issues, like decay, chips, and exposed roots.
- Teeth Whitening: A powerful whitening agent can get teeth up to 8 shades whiter when used on age-related or surface stains.
- Gum Recontouring: A soft tissue laser sculpts the gum line to resolve a gummy smile.
- Invisalign: Clear aligners provide a discreet solution to correct bite and alignment problems.
The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover
A confident, attractive smile is priceless because it offers more than aesthetic benefits, like:
- Better self-esteem and an improved outlook on life.
- Can improve oral health by addressing dental concerns, like chipped or cracked teeth.
- Natural-looking results using high-quality materials.
- More appealing to employers for better job opportunities.
- Long-lasting results with the right care.
Whether you're smiling for a picture, chatting with a friend, or at a job interview, you'll look your best by giving your smile a makeover.
Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover
You don't have to be rich or famous to revamp your smile. Many factors will affect the amount you'll pay, like the procedures and complexity of your case. Our office offers various payment methods to keep a smile makeover affordable for everyone, like:
- Traditional Payments: Our office accepts cash, checks, and credit cards.
- Dental Insurance: Most dental plans won't pay for elective services unless they are medically necessary. Your benefits may cover any preparatory procedures to lower the cost.
- Monthly Payments: You can pay any out-of-pocket expenses using a monthly payment plan with little or no interest based on your credit approval.
- Special Offers: Our office routinely offers special promotions for certain services. Ask us about our current offers.
If you're ready to love the smile you see in the mirror, it's time to schedule a consultation. Contact our office today to see if a smile makeover is right for you.
Smile Makeover FAQs
How Many Treatments Can Be Included in My Smile Makeover?
Are you wondering if there’s a limit to how many procedures you can undergo as part of your smile makeover? There’s no restriction on how many treatments can be included, so you can receive as many cosmetic or restorative services as necessary to help you achieve your goals.
For instance, if you want a brighter smile but have severely stained teeth, you might need a combination of teeth whitening and dental bonding or veneers for more consistent, accurate results. Other patients might need more complex procedures, like placing and restoring dental implants, to address their concerns.
Fortunately, at our office in Everett, Dr. Kaopua provides a comprehensive menu of cosmetic and restorative services and is happy to devise a customized plan to help meet your unique needs.
How Long Does a Smile Makeover Take?
It’s natural to have questions before proceeding with a smile makeover, like how long it usually takes to complete. However, the answer depends significantly on your circumstances.
For instance, some treatments, like dental bonding or teeth whitening, can be completed in a single in-office visit. Others, such as placing veneers, a dental crown, or implants, require multiple appointments spanning weeks or months. Our team can provide more detailed information based on the selected services so that you know what to expect.
Do Smile Makeovers Hurt?
You’re not alone if you’ve avoided getting a smile makeover because you’re concerned it might hurt, but thankfully, most cosmetic services are considered minimally invasive because there’s no need for needles or numbing.
With that said, some patients experience sensitivity following teeth whitening because the bleach expands the microscopic pores of your enamel, allowing sensation to travel more easily to the tender nerves inside. Similarly, removing a small amount of enamel for veneers or a crown to fit correctly might cause mild discomfort for a few days. This usually resolves on its own and can often be addressed with over-the-counter pain medications.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
Dr. Kaopua and the rest of our team in Everett can provide as many services as needed to help enhance your appearance and boost your confidence, and it’s only natural to want to maintain the outcome for as long as possible.
Some services, like teeth whitening, only last about 6 months to 3 years and may require periodic touch-ups to maintain. Others, like dental crowns or veneers, are intended to be long-term solutions and can last 15 or more years if cared for correctly.
You can typically help preserve the results by brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting Dr. Kaopua every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning.