Smile makeovers, planned digitally first
A smile makeover combines one or more treatments, such as whitening, aligners, veneers, crowns or implants, planned together around your goals. Digital Smile Design helps your dentist plan treatment with you. Any digital mock-up is a planning aid, not a prediction of your result.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a plan that combines treatments, such as whitening, aligners, bonding, veneers or crowns, to improve how your smile looks. It is planned around your teeth, gums, bite and what you want.
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Planning a smile makeover. How several treatments can be planned and carried out together.
Step by step Smile makeover: how it works
Step 1 We start with your goals, and photos and scans help plan the changes with you.
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- We start with your goals, and photos and scans help plan the changes with you.
- A digital design shows the planned shape of each tooth.
- The plan may combine treatments such as whitening, aligners, veneers or crowns, done in stages.
- The result is reviewed and looked after with regular check-ups.
Treatment facts
Plain-language answers to common questions. General information only: your dentist will explain your own options, risks and costs after examining you.
Is it right for me?
It may suit you if
- you would like to change the colour, shape or position of several teeth
- your teeth and gums are healthy, or can be treated first
- you have realistic expectations and time for a staged plan
Worth knowing first
- Some treatments, like veneers, are permanent.
- Gum disease and decay are treated first.
- A preview is a guide, not a promise of the final result.
What happens
Consultation
We talk about what you want and check your teeth, gums and bite.
Records
Photos, scans and X-rays are taken.
Smile preview
Digital Smile Design or a wax model shows the likely result.
Written plan
You get the order of treatments, timings and an itemised estimate.
Treatment
Treatments are done in stages, often whitening or aligners first.
often several visits over weeks or monthsReview
We check the result and plan any maintenance.
Times are typical ranges only. Your dentist will give you your own plan.
Recovery and aftercare
The first few days
- Recovery depends on which treatments you have. We’ll give you advice for each one.
Looking after it long term
- Brush and clean between your teeth every day.
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth.
- Keep up regular check-ups to look after the work.
When to call us: ring (08) 9330 7115 if you have pain, a sore spot, sensitivity that isn’t settling, or anything else that worries you.
Risks to know about
Every treatment has some risks. Your dentist will talk you through the ones that apply to you.
- Each treatment has its own risks, such as sensitivity or chipping.
- Enamel removal for veneers or crowns is permanent.
- The result may differ from the preview.
- Maintenance: some work will need repair or replacement over time.
Ways risk is lowered: careful planning, a preview, starting with conservative options and regular reviews.
Other options
One treatment at a time
For example whitening only.
Conservative options first
Bonding or aligners before veneers or crowns.
Cost and paying
What affects the cost
- the number and type of treatments
- materials
- planning and previews
- how many visits
We can’t give an exact price before we examine you. You’ll get a written, itemised plan and estimate before any treatment starts. Health fund rebates depend on your fund and level of cover.
Paying for a smile makeover
- Estimate first. For planned treatment you get a written estimate with item numbers before you start.
- Claim on the day. Bring your health fund card. We claim on the spot with Tyro, so you pay only the gap.
- Check your cover. Use the health fund checker to see which item numbers to ask your fund about.
- Ways to pay. EFTPOS and card, including tap and pay. Payment plans are available through Tyro and are tailored to each patient. Ask us about eligibility, terms and any fees before you start. Fees and payments
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Suitability, treatment time and results vary from person to person.
Common questions
What is Digital Smile Design?
It uses photos, video and 3D scans to plan the proposed changes with you on screen, so you can discuss them before treatment.
How long does a makeover take?
It depends on which treatments are included. Some plans take a few visits; others are staged over months.
Will it look like the preview?
The preview is a planning tool, not a promise. Your dentist will explain what is realistic for your teeth.
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Information adapted from our main website, myareedental.com. General information only; it isn’t a substitute for advice from your dentist. Fees are confirmed in a written treatment plan after your examination.
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