One of the biggest questions that many patients have is how long a smile makeover will take. The answer will depend on the types of procedures you will be getting during your makeover. However, there are some estimates about the timeline about your own smile makeover.
Restorative smile makeover treatments
Patients who are getting teeth whitening can expect the procedure to take only about an hour. At most, patients will spend only an hour and a half at the dentist’s office. This procedure provides a brighter and whiter smile that looks healthy. For porcelain veneers, a patient can expect to have about two to three visits. Between the visits, the patient will need to wait for the porcelain veneers to be customized and created.
Invisalign treatments will take longer than teeth whitening or porcelain veneers. Patients who have Invisalign can expect it to take about a year or so. However, each patient’s teeth will move at different speeds. Using the orthodontic treatment as prescribed can help make the Invisalign treatment go faster too.
For cosmetic bonding, patients will only have one dental visit. This is a three-step process that involves applying the resin, sculpting the tooth and polishing it. However, patients who are getting dental implants can expect to have two to three visits. The implants also require surgery before the implant.
The patient must heal after the surgery before the rest of the process can continue. The healing process can take weeks or months in some cases. Then the patient will receive a customized false tooth for the area. A tooth-colored filling takes less time — usually about one visit. Because they are made from a composite material, patients can avoid potentially harmful mercury fillings.
A porcelain crown will take about two visits. The cosmetic dentist will need to prepare the tooth and then take impressions of it. The patient may receive a temporary crown, so eating will be easier. It will also help patients to speak normally.
Preventative care
After a dental restoration, a patient will need to have dental exams and cleanings. These will take less than an hour to finish. This preventative care can help the gums, teeth and mouth to stay healthy. Regular dental visits can help to identify new issues that have occurred. It can also prevent these issues from becoming major issues.
Reducing anxiety in a smile makeover
Some patients may be nervous about how long treatment will take. The good news is that sedation dentistry is one option. This can remove the anxiety because it will put the patient in a state of relaxation. When the patient is calm, the dentist can better do the work.
Visit a cosmetic dentist today
Each smile makeover has been customized to the patient. Your teeth, smile and mouth have their own needs. The timeline for your smile makeover will differ from the timeline for another patient. Visiting a cosmetic dentist can give you a better idea of how long your smile makeover will take.
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