Smile Makeover Planning
A good makeover is designed before a single tooth is touched.
Start with health
Cavities, failing fillings and gum disease are addressed first. Cosmetic work built on an unhealthy foundation does not last.
Design
We take photos, scans and measurements, then design tooth proportions that suit your face, lip line and age. You approve the design before treatment.
Sequencing
Typically alignment first, then whitening, then veneers or crowns, then gum contouring if needed. Order matters because each stage affects the next.
The preview
A trial smile lets you wear the proposed shape temporarily. Changes are easy at this stage and impossible after porcelain is bonded.
Written by the team at Uptown Dentistry, led by Dr. Nicki Tajalli, DDS, in Uptown Houston. This article is general information, not a substitute for an exam.