A dental makeover, also referred to as a smile makeover, is a personalized combination of cosmetic dental treatments designed to enhance the appearance, function, and health of your smile. Rather than focusing on a single issue, dental makeovers address multiple concerns at once, giving patients a natural, balanced, and confident smile.
Treatments like porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, and gum contouring are commonly used to create a complete smile transformation.
What Problems Can Dental Makeovers Fix?
Dental makeovers can improve a wide range of cosmetic and functional concerns, including:
- Discolored or stained teeth
- Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
- Uneven or disproportionate teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Excess gum tissue or a “gummy” smile
- Missing teeth
- Bite alignment issues
By addressing multiple concerns in a single plan, dental makeovers create a harmonious, confident smile.
Common Procedures in Dental Makeovers
Your smile makeover will be completed over one or more appointments with our experienced cosmetic dentist Dr. John Schmid. The time it takes depends on which treatments you and Dr. Schmid choose for your makeover. We offer a complimentary consultation and a dental examination to determine the best procedures to meet your smile goals.
There are a variety of treatments that can be combined to form your personalized smile enhancement, including:
- Porcelain veneers: Veneers are custom, natural-looking shells that cover the surface of your teeth. They can fix stains, small gaps, uneven edges, and minor alignment issues. Because they address multiple concerns at once, veneers are often central to dental makeovers.
- Dental bonding: Dental bonding uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, close small gaps, and reshape teeth. This conservative option can enhance your smile with minimal tooth alteration.
- Teeth whitening: We offer safe and effective options to brighten your smile, available in take-home trays or in-office treatments.
- Gum lift and contouring: If you have excess gum tissue, it may make your teeth appear small or disproportionate. A laser gum sculpting procedure can gently and accurately reshape your gum line for a more balanced appearance.
- Dental implants: Dental implants replace missing teeth with stable, natural-looking replacements anchored to the jawbone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Makeovers
These terms are used interchangeably. Both refer to a combination of treatments designed to improve your smile’s appearance and function.
Dental makeovers are ideal for patients who want to improve multiple aspects of their smile simultaneously. You may be a candidate if you have concerns such as discoloration, chipped or uneven teeth, gaps between teeth, alignment issues, and missing teeth.
The timeline depends on the procedures involved. Some treatments can be completed in one visit, while others require multiple appointments.
Many dental makeover procedures enhance both appearance and function, such as repairing worn teeth or replacing missing teeth.
What to Expect After a Dental Makeover
Recovery depends on the procedures included in your makeover. Some treatments, like teeth whitening, require no downtime, while others, such as dental implants, may involve several days of healing.
To maintain your results:
- Practice daily oral hygiene
- Avoid damaging habits like chewing ice or hard objects
- Attend regular dental checkups
With proper care, the results of a dental makeover can last for many years.
Schedule Your Dental Makeover Consultation
At Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry, we want everyone to feel confident in their smile, which is why we offer free cosmetic consultations. Contact our office today to schedule your complimentary consultation to discuss how Dr. Schmid can transform the appearance and functionality of your smile. We proudly serve patients in Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and other nearby areas of Texas.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in May, 2018, and was updated on March 13th, 2026.