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Smile Makeover
A perfect smile makeover or instant braces and whitening in one or two visits.
A Brand New Smile
Aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry encompasses a wide range of services. It could mean anything from simple tooth whitening to your front smiling teeth being restored with all-ceramic restorations, or it can go as far as an aesthetic reconstruction of the entire mouth.
In essence, this is a treatment continuum, and where you are on that journey is entirely based on your desires and motivations. Sometimes, if there are only colour-related issues, tooth whitening can be as effective as anything else. If the front teeth are damaged or misshapen, then we may elect to use all-ceramic restorations to deliver a perfect set of smiling front teeth. We call this the “Social Six”. If a “cat that swallowed the cream” smile is preferred, then the “Perfect Ten” smile makeover may be the ideal solution.
Every smile is different
At iHeart Smiles, we've put together a series of packages that can be tailored to the individual patient's needs. Starting off with a smile rejuvenation package, involving cleaning, polishing and bleaching your teeth and possibly some injectables, we can move on to the social six for those who'd like the front smiling teeth restored, and onto the perfect ten for that perfect broader smile. Beyond that, if we have lost function or have damaged or missing teeth, we can elect to move on to an aesthetic reconstruction. The good news is that any of these results can be delivered independently or over time, or if need be, done in as little as two visits.
Form always follows function
As we restore your function, it will always end up being an aesthetic result. If your front teeth have become very worn or broken down, or some are even missing, we can rebuild them or replace them in a way that makes sure they also look great. The teeth are designed to work as a team, even the front smiling teeth. For this reason, we may need to rebuild them at the same to so they can work together for optimal function and longevity. For instance, if we made one or two teeth longer to reverse the wear, we may also need to rebuild the teeth on either side to support the newly restored teeth and protect them from excess forces.
The size and shape can also influence how they work and vice versa. For example, the front two teeth should be slightly longer than the smaller teeth on either side, and your eye teeth or canines should be stronger and slightly longer to project all of your teeth as you chew from side to side. If we take this functional design into consideration, we will always get an aesthetic result.
Once we have stabilised your pain
You may wish to rebuild your smile and bite, if you were suffering from TMJ issues, jaw pain, neck pain and headache, but have had resolution of this pain using an oral appliance, it is not uncommon for patients to ask if they can stop using the oral appliance. Sometimes we can wean the patient from the appliance successfully. Other times, the source of the pain can be from a bite that is not well supported or has lost the guidance provided by the front teeth. In this instance, it may be recommended that we rebuild your teeth to a position that you have found is better from a pain and function point of view. In this way, we can restore full form and function.
Social Six to Perfect Ten
Actual Patient
When this patient first came to us, they were concerned about the state of their resin veneers. The veneers had started to deteriorate, leaving their smile looking tired and uneven. Understandably, they wanted a solution that not only restored function, but gave them back the confidence to smile freely.
We began with a conservative approach, starting with professional teeth whitening to lift the overall shade and create a brighter foundation. From there, we performed a gentle gum lift to refine the smile line and balance the proportions of their teeth and gums.
The final step was a customised smile makeover focusing on the Social Six, the front six teeth that show most when you smile. This personalised treatment brought harmony, symmetry and natural beauty back to their smile.
They loved the result so much that we later extended the treatment to the Perfect Ten. The result? That cat-that-swallowed-the-cream kind of smile, full of quiet confidence and effortless charm.
Contact iHeart Smiles to rejuvenate your smile today!
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