We all deserve a beautiful smile that matches our personality. If you cringe every time you look in the mirror, or hide your teeth when smiling for photos, a smile makeover might be what you need to regain the confidence you once had.
But before you do, there may be some steps Perth, AU patients need to take to ensure optimal results, faster healing and overall better oral health.
Prioritizing Oral Health and Wellness for Perth, AU Patients
At Smile Design Studio Dr Vicky Ho and her caring and compassionate team of dental professionals know just how important your oral health is for your overall state of well being. Oral health has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, pneumonia, endocarditis, pregnancy and birth complications, and more.
Your oral health also plays a key role in what smile makeover procedures may be most appropriate, how quickly you’ll heal from those procedures, and the quality of the outcome.
Oral Health Considerations Before a Smile Makeover
Dental Checkup
Before any smile makeover procedure, you’ll need to have a standard dental checkup. During this checkup, your dentist will evaluate your dental and medical history, ask about any issues or symptoms you may be experiencing, and conduct a thorough visual examination of your oral cavity.
Your dentist will look for any signs or indications of gum inflammation or gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, cancer, and more.
Any issues found would need to be addressed before a smile makeover. Failure to address any health issues prior to cosmetic ones could increase the risk of infection, poor outcomes or other complications.
Imaging and Moulds (if appropriate)
Advanced imaging will need to be taken in order to get a full visual of your oral cavity, teeth and jaw. This imaging may be used to help identify any areas of concern, underlying issues, and the best approaches for your eventual smile makeover.
Some types of procedures involved in a smile makeover may require a mould of your bite in order to fabricate certain prosthetics or dental appliances to enhance and transform your smile.
Professional Cleaning
Leading up to a smile makeover, you’ll want your teeth and mouth to be in perfect condition for any upcoming procedure. Nothing helps prepare your mouth for a smile makeover like a professional cleaning. A professional cleaning can remove plaque and tartar that just won’t come off with brushing at home, and can expertly clean all the nooks and crannies in your mouth that you may have missed or had a hard time getting at
What Services can be a part of a Smile Makeover
Dental Veneers
A dental veneer is a white, thin shell. The shell is made from ceramic, resin, or porcelain. Each veneer gets custom-made to resemble the patient’s natural teeth closely. A cosmetic dentist will remove some of the enamel from each tooth before they attach the veneer. Removing the enamel enables the shell to bond to the teeth. Dental veneers can fix various dental issues including; teeth gaps, damaged enamel and crooked teeth.
Whether you have crowded teeth or gaps, orthodontic work is often required before cosmetic veneers are applied. You can take a look at our smile gallery to see some of our former work.
Invisalign
Invisalign clear braces. Is a popular alternative to linear braces. The aligners are comfortable and almost invisible. An average period of treatment takes between 9 to 18 months. We find many of patients, especially adults, find an orthodontic treatment with clear aligners is a great way to get a beautiful, straight smile without drawing attention to the fact a smile makeover is in progress.
Teeth Whitening
Our teeth get discoloured from drinks, medications, food, and smoking over time. Teeth whitening enables us to achieve a brighter smile. The first step in the process is to remove debris, tartar, and plaque from your teeth. Your teeth then get bleached to make them appear whiter and brother.
Dental Crowns
A dental cap, or dental crown, covers damaged or decayed teeth. A dental crown helps prevent weakened teeth from breaking. They can also be used in cosmetic procedures to protect discoloured or misshapen teeth.
Dental Implants
Cosmetic dentists use dental implants to replace missing teeth. Your cosmetic dentist will insert a screw into your jaw. An artificial tooth is placed onto the screw, resembling natural teeth.
Putting Oral Health and Wellness First
A great looking set of pearly whites starts with good oral health and wellness. Not only will this result in a better outcome from your cosmetic dental procedures, but it will also have a positive impact on your overall health and well-being.
For more information about and Dr. Vicky Ho and her team visit us at Dr. Vicky’s Smile Design Studio.
