Smile Makeovers

The smile makeover experience at both our Beverly Hills and Thousand Oaks locations can encompass many treatments, including veneers, dental implants, and Invisalign. The main component of our process is that we emphasize your personal journey, meaning that no experience is the same, but the goal is to create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to your individual goals. The end destination is a smile you can be confident about.

Standards for gleaming smiles are high for Southern Californians because the stars of the silver screen and TV all seem to have been born with a perfect set of teeth. Of course, they were not and almost all of them have had a cosmetic smile makeover.

Hollywood comparisons aside, the truth is that people do make judgments about us and if we are too embarrassed to flash a full smile, that can be interpreted as being unfriendly (or that we don’t bother to take care of our oral health).

The easiest first step is to have your teeth whitened. If you have moderate discoloring, you can try doing it yourself, but over-the-counter whitening kits typically need 2-4 weeks of daily application to remove at most two shades. The strength of their whitening gel varies and it may not be very effective or could be too strong and burn your gums and erode tooth enamel. Contrast that with being able to remove eight or more layers of darkening in just an hour or two in the dental chair if you receive a professional dental whitening.

Some patients are reluctant to start their smile makeovers because they are unsure what their results will look like. Fortunately, we are able to preview your results with a smile simulation, eliminating this fear of the unknown. You will be able to customize your final appearance before we even get started with your treatments.

It is understandable that some dental patients have anxiety about treatments, even cosmetic procedures. Beverly Hills Dentistry utilizes a wide range of methods to eliminate pain, from a topical numbing solution and a local anesthetic injection to either mild or strong oral sedation in pill form.

Some patients who prefer to sleep right through treatment and can be given an intravenous (I.V.) drip. You can close your eyes and wake up with the perfect smile you always dreamed about.

Another available option is nitrous oxide, also known as “conscious sedation.” This harmless gas produces a sedative effect without making you completely unconscious. It’s the ideal option for patients who prefer to remain awake for their treatment but still need help managing their dental anxiety.

Ask us about the best options to alleviate dental anxiety for your treatment plan.

Invisalign nearly invisible plastic trays or aligners make the orthodontic process of straightening crooked teeth much easier, quicker, and more comfortable than traditional braces. The biggest advantage is that you can remove the aligners before you eat and place them back in afterwards, eliminating the need for dietary restrictions and difficult cleaning procedures. You will receive new Invisalign aligners every couple of weeks as your teeth are gently moved into their new positions and you will come in for regular checkups on progress. Typically, the process takes a year, instead of 2-3 years for braces.

Dental implants are the best solution for teeth that are missing, whether due to an accident or poor oral hygiene that causes them to fall out. Replacing them is critical, since otherwise the response of the mouth to gaps is to cause the neighboring teeth to lean in to close it, resulting in more loose teeth. Implants will stop the misalignment because they are anchored into the jaw, while dentures  are not and so need to be adjusted to loss of bone about every five years. Of course, from a cosmetic standpoint, you can’t have an attractive smile with a tooth that is missing. 

There are other elements of a smile makeover, from dental bonding to cover gaps and discoloring to contouring and reshaping teeth. Call for an appointment to have a full examination and explore your options to get to your personal perfect smile. We serve patients all over the Los Angeles area, including Beverly Hills, Thousand Oaks, Santa Monica, and other cities.

We also provide virtual consultations. If you are out of state, this would be a great option and it can eliminate the need to fly out for your first consultation. To get started, submit our virtual consultation form here.

The first step begins with our consultation process. Even if you live out of state or outside the Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, or Santa Monica area, we can still accommodate you. Simply reach us through the virtual consultation form here and we’ll work with you in getting started.

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