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Smile Makeover Treatments: Understanding Your Options
When it comes to their smile, most people feel there’s room for improvement. Regardless of the problems you’re dealing with — damaged, gapped, misaligned, or missing teeth – a smile makeover can make your grin infinitely better! At Boulevard Dental, serving residents in Seminole, Florida, we specialize in smile makeover treatments! Our dentists address your questions about smile makeovers here.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a cosmetic treatment designed to improve the appearance of your smile. We may recommend this treatment to correct multiple issues with your smile, such as stained, gapped, damaged, crooked, or missing teeth, using a combination of restorative procedures. Although the end goal of a smile makeover is a gorgeous smile, you often benefit from improved oral health and functionality as well.
What procedures can be used in a smile makeover?
Every smile makeover is unique, reflecting the qualities you want in a smile! After examining your smile and discussing the areas you’d like to improve, we’ll review your treatment options. We may recommend a combination of different procedures to achieve your desired results. The following are some common procedures used for smile makeovers:
- Teeth whitening
- Gum contouring
- Onlays, dental crowns, and veneers
- Cosmetic bonding
- Orthodontics
- Dentures, bridges, and implants
We’ll go over these procedures with you, explain the pros and cons of each, and recommend the ones we feel would best suit your dental needs.
What problems can a smile makeover address?
The primary purpose of a smile makeover is to boost your smile’s aesthetics. However, many of our patients also experience improved oral health and function. A smile makeover can correct such problems as tooth stains, decay, misaligned, misshapen, and oddly sized teeth, uneven spacing, tooth damage, gummy smiles, and tooth loss.
How long will the process take?
That depends on the state of your smile, the problems you want to fix, and the procedures used to fix them. Orthodontics and implants, for example, aren’t quick fixes. These procedures can take from 6 months to 2 years to complete, depending on the complexity of your treatment. On the flip side, crowns and veneers can be placed in a matter of weeks. Bonding and in-office teeth whitening can be done in one day! Once we map out a treatment plan, we’ll have a better idea of the timeline for completion.
How long will the results last?
Most smile makeover procedures are enduring, and with good oral care, there’s no reason your beautiful new smile can’t last for quite some time! Dental crowns and veneers can last up to 15 years. Bonding can last 5 to 7 years. By wearing a final retainer after orthodontics, you can keep your smile well-aligned for life! Titanium implants can last indefinitely, resolving tooth loss woes permanently.
Who offers the best smile makeover treatments near me?
None other than Boulevard Dental. To schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Chris Wujick, Dr. Lester Castillo, or Dr. Skyler Clark at our office in Seminole, FL, by calling (727) 308-6224.
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Skyler Clark, DMD
Dr. Skyler Clark graduated with a perfect 4.00 GPA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and received the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Dental Award. Furthering his expertise, he completed an AEGD at the University of Florida. Dr. Clark excels in various dental procedures, from implants to Invisalign. He prioritizes trust and empathy in his patient relationships and is dedicated to ongoing education to deliver top-quality care.
Christopher Wujick, DMD
Dr. Christopher Wujick earned his B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida and completed his DMD. at their College of Dentistry in 2004. A dedicated academic, he stays current with hundreds of hours in continuing education across all areas of dentistry. Dr. Wujick is a Past President of the Tampa Bay and Florida Academies of General Dentistry. An active member of the Pinellas County Dental Association, ADA, AGD, and Florida Dental Association, he has served the Pinellas County Health Department since 2005 and organized the Give Kids a Smile program for three years.
Dr. Lester Castillo
Dr. Lester Castillo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of South Florida and earned his dental degree from the University of Florida in 2019. He has completed advanced training with a focus on Implant Dentistry and incorporates digital dentistry into his practice. His specialties include prevention, crowns and bridges, dentures, root canals, fillings, extractions, and implants. Dr. Castillo is passionate about continuing education and has completed a Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).