What a smile makeover actually changes
Six things people come to us wanting to fix, the treatment that fixes each one, and what it takes to get there.
Six concerns, six answers
Most cosmetic consultations start with one of these. Each links through to the full treatment page.
- Bonding or porcelain veneers
Chipped or worn front teeth
A small chip can often be rebuilt in a single visit with composite bonding. Where several teeth are worn or uneven, custom porcelain veneers rebuild the shape and edge of the whole smile line at once.
Porcelain Veneers & Lumineers - Professional whitening
Teeth that have gone yellow or grey
In-office Zoom whitening lifts most staining in about an hour. Custom take-home trays do the same more gradually. We recommend a cleaning first so the result is even.
Teeth Whitening - Invisalign or braces
Crowding, gaps or a crooked smile
Clear aligners move teeth without anyone noticing you are in treatment. Traditional and clear braces remain the right answer for more complex bites. Both finish with a retainer.
Orthodontics & Braces - Dental implants
A missing tooth
A titanium post replaces the root and a custom crown replaces the tooth. It looks and functions like the one you lost, and it protects the bone underneath from shrinking away.
Dental Implants - Cosmetic consultation
A smile that shows too much gum
Gum contouring, veneers and orthodontics each address this differently. Which one fits depends on your bite and your gum line, which is what the consultation is for.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Crowns and veneers
An old crown that no longer matches
Older crowns often darken at the gum line or sit a shade off from the teeth beside them. Modern porcelain is matched to the colour and translucency of your natural enamel.
Porcelain Veneers & Lumineers
We are happy to show you before-and-after cases that resemble yours in person. Patient photographs only go online once the patient has given written consent, so this page explains the treatments rather than showing someone else’s results.
Before you change anything
The questions that come up in almost every cosmetic consultation.
How long does a smile makeover take?
It depends on what the plan includes. Whitening is one visit. Veneers are usually three. Orthodontics runs months rather than weeks. At the consultation we map the sequence against any date you are working towards, such as a wedding or a shoot.
Will veneers look fake?
Not when they are planned properly. Porcelain is chosen to match the colour, shape and translucency of your own enamel, and the shape is designed around your face rather than a single template. The aim is that nobody can tell which teeth were treated.
How much does a smile makeover cost in West Hollywood?
It varies with how many teeth are involved and which treatments the plan uses. We give you a written estimate before anything starts, and CareCredit financing is available for larger cases. Call (310) 855-2434 and we can talk through the ranges.
Can I see what my smile would look like first?
Yes. For veneer and orthodontic cases we use digital scans and a mock-up so you can see the proposed shape before we prepare a single tooth. Nothing irreversible happens until you have seen the plan and agreed to it.
Do you have before and after photos?
We do, and we are happy to show you cases that resemble yours during a consultation. We only publish patient photographs online with written consent, which is why this page explains the treatments rather than showing a stock gallery.
Let’s talk about your smile
Bring a photo of a smile you like. We will tell you honestly what it would take, and what it would cost.