Big Lake, Minnesota Smile Makeovers
A smile makeover is a customized treatment plan designed to improve the appearance, health and function of your teeth and smile! Using veneers, crowns or a combination of both, every smile makeover is designed around your unique wants and needs, so you can get back to eating, laughing and smiling with confidence!
Not loving your smile? Let's change that!
Worn, cracked or discolored teeth can feel like a small thing… until they start affecting the big things. Like eating, talking, smiling and your confidence. Tooth wear, grinding, large or failing fillings, cracks and decay can add up over time, wearing down your bite and making it harder to chew. A smile makeover can rebuild and protect weakened teeth while giving you a smile you'll love to show off. Sure, you could keep chewing carefully and smiling with your lips closed. Or… you could get a smile that looks great and works even better!
THE VENEER
The beautifier. A thin, custom shell that covers the front of a tooth to improve its shape, color and overall look.
THE CROWN
The protector. A custom cap that covers the entire tooth to restore its strength and function.
THE DESIGN
The game plan. No two smile makeovers are the same. Each design is built around your teeth, your goals and your smile!
A smile makeover is a custom plan that can include any number of teeth, built using veneers, crowns or both. Together, these create a pretty incredible smile transformation!
Smile Consultation at Lake Dental Care
We talk about what you'd like to change, examine your teeth, gums and bite, and take photos and a digital scan.
Custom Smile Design at Lake Dental Care
We create a personalized plan that outlines which teeth will receive veneers, crowns or both, along with your timeline and cost, so you know exactly what to expect.
Tooth Preparation & Scan at Lake Dental Care
Your teeth are prepared and scanned, and the shape and shade of your new restorations are selected. Restorations are fabricated with one of our in-house CEREC machines or sent to one of our partnering laboratories.
Final Placement at Lake Dental Care
Your veneers and/or crowns are placed and secured. The fit, appearance and bite are evaluated and any minor adjustments are made. Then it's time to show off your new smile!
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions about smile makeovers? We've got answers! Here are answers to some of the most common questions about smile makeovers, and we promise to tell the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth!
Think of a smile makeover as a custom game plan for your smile. Instead of treating one tooth at a time, we look at your smile as a whole and use veneers, crowns or a combination of both to reach your goals. The result? A smile that looks great, feels strong and works the way it should.
Not at all! While a smile makeover can dramatically improve how your smile looks, it's often recommended for health and function too. Common reasons include tooth wear or grinding, large or failing fillings, cracked or fractured teeth, extensive decay, bite collapse, loss of chewing function and protecting weakened teeth.
A veneer covers the front half of a tooth and is focused on improving esthetics, like shape, color and size. A crown covers the entire tooth and focuses on restoring strength and function. Many smile makeovers use both, depending on what each tooth needs.
We use local anesthetic during tooth preparation to keep you comfortable. Some patients notice mild sensitivity or soreness for a few days afterward, which typically fades quickly.
It depends on your plan! The number of teeth involved and whether restorations are made in-house or by a lab both affect your timeline. We'll walk you through exactly what to expect during your consultation.