Questions About Smile Makeovers

Encinitas, Carlsbad, and San Diego

While some people only have one dental issue they would like fixed, others may have several dental problems they would like treated. For these people, a smile makeover often proves to be a great option. A thorough dental consultation with Dr. Mary Walsh-Cole will answer all your questions and help you decide if cosmetic dentistry solution is best for your particular needs.

 

What can a smile makeover do for me?

If you have numerous dental problems such as crooked or damaged teeth, a "gummy" smile, or stained teeth, a smile makeover can address all of these problems at once. Having a smile makeover will not only give you the smile you have always wanted, but it will also save you time and money by combining several procedures. A smile makeover will restore your confidence and turn an imperfect smile into one that dazzles all who know you.

 

What procedures are often combined into a smile makeover?

The procedures combined to make a smile makeover depend upon the individual needs of each patient. However, procedures often combined include:

 

• Tooth whitening
• Porcelain veneers
• White fillings or porcelain crowns
• Gum recontouring
• Dental implants
• Dental bonding
• Inlays, onlays

 

Depending on your concerns about your smile and the condition of your teeth, one or more of these procedures might be exactly what you need to make your smile is the best it can be.

 

What if I need orthodontic procedures or other non-cosmetic work to correct my smile?

If Dr. Walsh-Cole discovers issues with your teeth, gums, or jaw that require treatment beyond simple cosmetic surgery, she will make recommendations about how best to correct these problems. Dr. Walsh-Cole can help with a wide range of dentistry issues, including neuromuscular dentistry and general dentistry options. The final goal is always to optimize not only the appearance of your smile but your overall oral health. Dr. Walsh-Cole is a family dentist who would be delighted to provide excellent dental care to all of the members of your family.

 

Mary Walsh-Cole, DMD, San Diego, Encinitas, and Carlsbad, California area cosmetic dentist can help you determine which cosmetic dentistry procedures are best for you. Please contact her office to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today. You deserve to have the smile you have always wanted.