Smile Makeovers – Belmont, MA

Does a Smile Makeover Hurt?

During each step of the smile makeover process, you can count on our team to take whatever steps are needed to keep you as comfortable as possible. We can often use a local anesthetic to keep your mouth numb during a given procedure. However, this may not even be necessary for non-invasive treatments such as cosmetic bonding.

Your mouth may be somewhat sore after certain procedures. This discomfort should go away on its own after a while, and there are steps you can take to manage it at home.

Is a Smile Makeover Covered by Insurance?

The answer to this question depends on what treatments make up your smile makeover plan and why they’re being performed. Most dental insurance plans will not help pay for elective procedures and thus do not offer coverage for purely cosmetic treatments. However, your dental insurance company may be willing to pay for specific parts of your smile makeover if they’re beneficial for your oral health, such as a metal-free dental crown used to repair a damaged tooth.

You should never make any assumptions when it comes to your dental insurance. It’s always a good idea to review your plan carefully in order to confirm what coverage is available. Our team can go over your plan with you to make sure that you understand everything, and we can file the necessary claims so that you don’t have to worry about the paperwork.

Is a Smile Makeover Safe?

The short answer is yes; smile makeovers are considered safe as long as they are being carried out by a trained dental professional. That said, it’s important to note that certain treatments may or may not be suitable in your case depending on the state of your oral health. For example, if you are currently suffering from a cavity, you should not have a veneer placed on the tooth in question, as doing so will only make it harder to treat the decay.

Before beginning the smile makeover process, our team will perform a comprehensive examination of your mouth. If we find any existing oral health issues, we will let you know what steps should be taken to fix them before any cosmetic dentistry is performed.

How Do You Maintain Smile Makeover Results?

In order to help the dazzling results of your smile makeover last as long as possible, it’s recommended that you follow these simple steps:

• Practice good oral hygiene. This means brushing at least two times a day and turning flossing into a daily habit.
• Visit your dentist every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning.
• If you have crowns or veneers, avoid doing anything that might damage them, such as crunching ice or using your teeth to tear open packages.
• Reduce your exposure to coffee and other dark-colored beverages that can stain teeth. Try drinking them through a straw to minimize the amount of time they spend in contact with your enamel.