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What is Smile Makeover (Hollywood smile, Smile Design)? Smile Makeover Cost

Smile design is one of the popular applications among cosmetic treatments. After the dental and gingival diseases are resolved, a smile design is made and an aesthetic appearance that will meet the expectations is obtained. The applications are repeated at regular intervals to ensure that the results are permanent.

What is aesthetic smile design (Hollywood smile, smile makeover)?

The sex of the person, the structure of the teeth and the number of teeth, the shape and structure of the jaw, the structure of the mouth, personal characteristics and character, facial expressions are examined and the most appropriate procedures are performed and the aesthetic smile design, also called Hollywood smile, is performed. This application can be made to people of all ages. Even people who suffer because they have fewer or no teeth in their mouths can have a smile design done after the necessary treatments are done. Since the smile design is specially planned for each person, as mentioned above, the procedure performed for one person may not suit the other. Before the smile design, if the dentist deems it necessary, implant treatment, filling process is performed and gum diseases are treated. Then it goes to the design process.

It is possible to examine the processes of Hollywood smile under two stages. The actions taken are listed below.

Stage 1

Mouth measurement is made and a model is created using imaging systems.

• Measurements are made in the mouth to shape the design and the results are recorded.
• Mouth and teeth are photographed from different angles and from different directions. At the same time, video shooting is done.
• The catalog of smile samples is shown to the person. Find out which design you like.
• With the help of measurements, photographs and video, the dentist and dental technician work together to create a 3D design model.
• The person who wants to have a smile design examines the prepared model. After approval by the patient for the final mold, the process can be started.

Stage 2

All necessary treatments are performed before the smile design.

• Diseases in the teeth and gums are treated for a better design and a healthy mouth structure. Root canal treatments can be done. Implant treatments can be performed for missing teeth.
• In some cases, orthodontic treatments may be required. The existing shape irregularities and alignment errors in the teeth are corrected with invisalign or metal plate treatments.
• In order to achieve the desired result with the smile design, darkening of the teeth should be corrected. In this regard, the teeth are whitened by choosing the most suitable tooth whitening process according to the level of darkening in the tooth.
• For Hollywood smile, face shape and mouth structure should be compatible with each other. For this reason, filling procedures can also be applied to the face or lips as a choice.
• After the digital design, which is prepared based on the measurements taken before, the final model, also called Mock-up process, is created. In other words, the previously prepared model is placed on the teeth in the form of a silicone mold. The person who wants to have a smile design examines the mouth structure in front of the mirror or accompanied by a video. If it does not meet his expectations, he notifies the doctor. The prepared silicone mold is removed from the mouth. Final corrections are made if needed.
• What needs to be done to the patient is explained by the dentist.

How much are the smile design costs?

It would not be right to give a price about Hollywood smile as there are more than one factor affecting the price. The experience of the physician, the number of extra treatments to be performed and the number of sessions performed accordingly, the location of the clinic, the anesthesia performed are reflected in the price. A high price does not always mean a very good treatment. In this regard, consulting a recommended physician is the most accurate way to learn the price. Because everyone’s teeth and gum structure may differ. It is also helpful to see the before and after photos of the dentist.

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Who can have an aesthetic Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover)?

People of all age groups can have the Hollywood smile procedure done. It should be noted that for some treatments, the age of 18 must be completed, as some extra treatments will be needed before the design. We can list who can have a Hollywood smile as follows.

• People with crookedness in the arrangement of the teeth in the mouth
• Cases in which the whiteness of the teeth is lost and the color of the teeth becomes darker due to coloring agents.
• In cases where the size of the teeth is very small or large, a smile design can be made after the necessary procedures are performed.
• People with gum disease may prefer a smile design after treatment.
• People whose gums have lost their aesthetic appearance for various reasons (such as gum recession) can apply to this application.
• Cases of cracks and fractures that adversely affect the appearance of the tooth.
• Smile design can be done by closing the gaps between the teeth to a certain extent with appropriate treatments.
• Partial loss of function and darkening of the previous fillings
• In the absence of some teeth in the mouth, a smile design can be made after implant treatments or alternative treatments.

The issues we have listed are special conditions that require more treatment. In this case, diseases are treated. After the preparations, smile design can be started.

Is aesthetic Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover) permanent?

The permanence of the smile design is affected by many factors. It is important that the extra treatments and corrections needed before the design are successfully performed by a specialist dentist. Because the continuity of the smile design will depend on the treatments to be performed. After various treatments, if necessary, the smile design should be made individually by the dentist. As such, the permanence of the results may vary depending on the success of the dentist. After the applications, there are some issues that people who have a smile design should pay attention to. Care must be taken to ensure that the teeth and gums that are cared for and treated are not restored. In the relevant sections of the treatments related to the diseases, the things to be done and paid attention to after the treatments are explained. Regularly brushing the teeth to protect the oral and dental health of the patient, making the use of interface brushes, dental floss and mouthwash into a habit, and not interrupting the dentist examinations at six-month intervals are important factors that affect it permanently.

What are the advantages of aesthetic Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover)?

Smile design, which is one of the important cosmetic applications and is very popular, has many advantages. The person gains a pleasing appearance after the application. Dental and gingival health also improves with extra treatments. The person’s self-confidence increases. The improvement of eating and drinking activities also increases the comfort of the person. Other important benefits of smile design can be listed as follows.

• Teeth that change color for various reasons and acquire an unpleasant appearance gain their former whiteness and teeth become healthier.
• Irregularities in the tooth rows in the lower and upper jaws are eliminated and smoother tooth rows are formed.
• Teeth that interrupt eating and drinking, hurt from time to time, and become unable to function are repaired.
• When necessary, fillings are made and both healthy and more beautiful looking teeth are obtained.
• The gums regain their health. With the treatment, the color of the gums returns to normal.
• Since the tooth gaps are closed with appropriate treatments, the image is no longer unpleasant.
• The mouth is reshaped with veneers and implant treatments. Personal ailments known as teeth grinding and clenching are eliminated with appropriate treatments.
• The dimensions of the teeth are brought to normal size by enlargement or reduction processes.
• Formal defects are corrected.

How many days do aesthetic Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover) applications take?

Hollywood smile is a series of operations. A few sessions may be needed for the applications that need to be done according to the patient’s teeth and gingival condition. Depending on the number of sessions to be performed, the time required to make an aesthetic smile will also differ. In this regard, the patient should first be examined by the dentist. After the examination, the time required to make a smile design is definitely determined.

What are the types of aesthetic Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover)?

There are models that are very often taken as an example for the Hollywood smile. However, it should be noted that the design will differ from person to person. Because everyone’s teeth, gum structure and facial expressions differ. First of all, photographs of some smile shapes are shown to those who are considering the design. Based on the selected model, the personalized design is started. Generally applied smile models are grouped under 3 headings.

• Intellectual smile

This smile model is more suitable for middle-aged people. It is not very preferred for those who are young or old. A more mature and intellectual personality emerges with this smile model. In this model, the teeth are at the same level as each other.

• Sporty smile

In this model, the lateral incisors are shorter than the central incisors. This model is one of the most admired smile models.

• Attractive smile

This model is highly preferred by women. It is a form of smile that mediates the person who chooses the model to look younger. The front teeth are longer than the other teeth.

What is considered when designing an aesthetic Hollywood smile design?

• Age of the person
• Gender status
• Gum color and gum health
• Tooth alignment
• Shapes of teeth
• Appearance of the face
• Lip structure
• At what level the chin is closed, the condition of the anterior and posterior jaws
• Grinding or clenching of the teeth
• The appearance of the nose, whether there is curvature or not
• Character of the patient
• Whether you smoke or not

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the points to be considered while designing a smile?

The facial features of the person are important for the Hollywood smile. In this respect, the facial features of the design thinker are examined. Care is taken to ensure that the tooth structure is compatible with both the lip structure and the facial features. If necessary, botox, PRP or filling procedures can be applied to the patient’s lip and chin. This is a joint decision of the plastic surgeon and the dentist due to the patient’s expectation.

What is mock-up? How to make mock-ups?

Before starting the treatment, the person who thinks Hollywood smile is shown the final result of the treatment created with simulation. In other words, the patient will see the possible result without treatment. Thus, the patient’s taste is evaluated and the patient is prevented from encountering a surprise. In this application, the person does not need to be anesthetized. The general operations performed during mock-up are as follows. As the first job, a mold is taken from the person. The model is prepared in accordance with the mold received. The most appropriate shape and width are given to the teeth and gums on the model. The resulting design is processed.

Is face shape important in Hollywood smile design (Smile makeover)?

The facial features and shape of the person are important for the Hollywood smile process. For aesthetic appearance, teeth, facial features, lips are a whole and their harmony is important. We have explained above that the application will be different according to gender. More elegant and oval teeth are made for women. Angular teeth are preferred for men.