As you age, your body undergoes normal changes. Most people, however, don’t appreciate time’s impact and look for ways to reverse wrinkling and other age-related concerns. While plastic surgery can be a reasonable option for some patients, there are cheaper, less-invasive procedures that can give surprising results. Your dentist may not be your first thought when it comes to plastic surgery alternatives, but a smile makeover can make a big difference in your appearance.

What is a Smile Makeover?

A smile makeover is a comprehensive treatment plan that corrects problems with your mouth. While a full mouth reconstruction focuses entirely on the mouth’s functionality, a smile makeover is mainly cosmetic. When considering a smile makeover, your dentist may recommend procedures like veneers, crowns, implants and tooth whitening treatments.

Before you begin your smile makeover, expect to consult extensively with your dental professional. Your dentist will probably ask you to provide feedback about what you do and don’t like about your smile. They will also look at your face shape, skin tone and overall coloring; this will help them recommend a dental treatment plan. More extensive smile makeovers can include orthodontic work and oral surgery. If this is the case, you may need to meet with several professionals before the process is complete.

Why Choose a Smile Makeover?

Often, patients undergoing a smile makeover are preparing for plastic surgery that is more extensive. In the end, however, many people forgo their previously planned cosmetic surgery, finding that the smile makeover was enough. Nine out of ten women say that they are glad they did their smile makeover before going under the knife because they did not need plastic surgery after restoring their smile.

A beautiful smile makes you look more youthful.

Plastic surgery is expensive; in addition, results are not always what you expect, and the recovery period can be difficult. While a smile makeover does not replace every cosmetic surgery procedure, it can offer a surprising improvement in the appearance and youthfulness of your face. Before you go under the knife, talk to Dr. Gabriel Roybal about the youth-enhancing benefits of a smile makeover.