What is the procedure for getting a Hollywood smile?
- We first assess your smile to see if your teeth and bite is suitable for porcelain or ceramic veneers. You can rest assured as we have successfully carried out 1000’s of veneer treatments since 2007. You are welcome to view our Veneers before & after gallery to see photos of our previous cases.
- The option to have a trial smile completed will be offered to explore the most suitable designs before any treatment starts.
- We then prepare the teeth for porcelain veneers and ensure that we only remove minimal tooth tissue. Temporary veneers will be fitted while the permanent veneers are made. For more accurate fitting final veneers, we take an itero digital scan of your teeth, rather than traditional putty mould impressions that may distort in transit.
- The porcelain veneers are then constructed by the laboratory and fitted on the patient’s teeth. The veneer fitting is done with high strength resin cement. The resin cement provides a chemical bond between the tooth and the veneers. In order to increase the bond strength between the tooth and the veneers, at Pearl Dental Clinic we use the AquaCare Air Abrasion system which uses high pressure Aluminium Oxide particles to create an additional mechanical bond for the veneers. This significantly reduces the risk of the veneer debonding in future.
How many teeth need a Hollywood smile makeover?
Most people opt for 6 or 8 upper front teeth veneers, although a few people also have four upper front teeth. At Pearl dental clinic, we provide FREE teeth whitening with 4 or more Lumineers/Porcelain/Ceramic Veneers so that you can make the rest of your teeth whiter too.
Does the treatment need any maintenance?
Yes, you will need to floss daily, brush twice a day, and see a hygienist at least every 6 months. You will also need to see a dentist at least once a year to ensure that your teeth are kept in good condition. Once porcelain veneers are fitted, you should modify your diet and avoid eating hard or sticky foods or engaging in habits that could break the veneers. You may be asked to wear a soft night-guard at night to protect your veneers from fracture.
Are there any risks with having a smile makeover?
Yes, although dental veneers are very robust they can still debond, fracture, or stain. Also, teeth that have undergone enamel shaving could experience some transient tooth sensitivity.
Are there any alternatives to a Hollywood smile makeover?
If your teeth are misaligned, you could opt to have invisible braces such as Invisalign to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. Chipped, spaced, or worn teeth could have composite bonding applied to improve the shape of your teeth. Composite bonding does not usually involve any tooth tissue removal.
What is the next step?
If you wish to have a hollywood smile makeover, please give our reception team a call or a book a consultation online. We will discuss your various treatment options with you and provide you with a plan to improve your smile.