You can do it in stages.
Many people start with whitening or straightening and decide on the rest later. Your plan shows what can wait and what can’t.
Smile makeovers in Croydon.
A written plan that puts whitening, straightening and veneers in order, healthy teeth first. You see each stage’s time and cost before anything is booked.
Results vary from person to person. Read the risks below before you decide.
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The short answer.
- What it is
- A written plan that puts the treatments you choose in order.
- How long
- A few weeks to a year or more, depending on what it includes.
- What it costs
- Each stage is quoted separately, in writing, before it’s booked.
- Where it starts
- Healthy teeth and gums: decay and gum problems are treated first.
One plan,
several steps.
A smile makeover is a plan your dentist puts together from the treatments that suit your teeth, done in an order that makes sense: healthy teeth and gums first, then straightening, then colour and shape.
Some plans take a few appointments. Others take a year or more, if they include braces or implants.
Before and after.
Before and after treatment at Dental Spot.
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Individual results vary. Your dentist can discuss what’s appropriate for you.
View the galleryWhat a plan
can include.
Your plan only includes what your teeth need and you want. Each treatment has its own risks, which we go through with you.
Whitening.
Veneers.
Crowns and fillings.
Braces or aligners.
Implants or bridges.
How we plan a smile makeover.
You see the whole plan and the cost of each stage before anything is booked.
We listen.
What you’d like to change, and what matters to you about how your teeth look and work.We check and scan.
Your teeth, gums and bite, with X-rays if needed and a 3D scan we use to plan.We plan it with you.
The treatments, the order, how long each takes, the risks, and the cost of each stage, in writing.We start with health.
Decay and gum problems come first, then the treatments that change position, colour or shape.We review as we go.
Each stage is checked before the next starts, and you can pause between stages.
Bring photos of anything you like or don’t like about your smile. It helps us understand what you want.
Good to know.
Questions people ask us before they start.
Some steps can’t be undone.
Veneers and crowns need enamel removed. Your dentist will point out which steps are like this so you can weigh them up.
Upkeep is part of the plan.
Veneers, crowns and implants need regular check-ups and, in time, repairs or replacement. We include that in the conversation about cost.
How a plan is usually ordered.
| Stage | What it covers | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Health | Fillings, gum care, a clean | A few visits |
| 2. Position | Braces or clear aligners, if teeth need moving | Braces one to three years; aligners often 12 to 18 months |
| 3. Colour | Whitening, before any veneer or crown is shade-matched | One visit, or a few weeks at home |
| 4. Shape | Veneers, bonding or crowns | At least two visits |
Each stage is quoted on its own, and you can stop between stages.
What a smile makeover costs.
Every smile makeover is priced from its own plan, stage by stage.
Fees depend on the treatment you need, so we give you an accurate quote at your consultation, before anything starts.
What changes the price.
- Which treatments your plan includes, and how many teeth.
- Treatment needed first, like fillings or gum care.
- Whether straightening is part of the plan.
- Upkeep later: check-ups, repairs and replacing veneers or crowns.
Health funds and claiming.
Health funds may pay towards some parts, like crowns or braces under major dental, and little or nothing towards whitening. Ask your fund with the item numbers from your quote.
Costs and health fundsRisks and recovery.
Like any dental treatment, this carries risks, and results vary from person to person. Read the risks below and ask us about your situation before you decide.
What can go wrong.
Each treatment has its own risks.
We go through them for every step in your plan. The risks of veneers include sensitivity, chips and changes that can’t be undone.
It can take longer than planned.
Healing, lab work or straightening can run over. We tell you if your timeline changes.
Results vary.
Your teeth, gums and bite set limits on what can be changed. Your dentist will tell you what’s realistic.
Ongoing care.
Restorations wear and need maintenance, and in time, replacing.
Recovery.
Depends on the step.
Whitening has no downtime. Preparing teeth for veneers or crowns can leave them sensitive for a while.
Time to adjust.
New veneers or crowns can feel different to your tongue and bite for a few days.
Check-ups after.
Regular reviews keep the work, and the teeth under it, healthy.
Who you’ll see.
Your plan is put together by one of our dentists.
Questions we’re
often asked.
Something else on your mind? Ask us on the phone, or leave your number and we’ll call.
Request a callbackHow long does a smile makeover take?
It depends on the plan. Whitening and a few veneers can take a few appointments over several weeks. A plan with braces or implants can take a year or more. Your dentist gives you a timeline with your plan.
Do I have to do everything at once?
No. Most plans can be done in stages, and you can stop between them. Your dentist will tell you which steps depend on others.
Will it hurt?
Most steps are done under local anaesthetic, and many people have sensitive teeth for a while after preparation or whitening. If you’re nervous, tell us so we can talk about what helps.
Can you show me what my smile will look like?
Your dentist will talk you through what’s realistic for your teeth. We don’t use apps that predict how you’ll look, because results vary from person to person.
What does a smile makeover cost?
It depends on the treatments in your plan. You get a written quote for each stage before it starts, and nothing is booked until you’ve decided.
Read more in our patient guides.
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