If you're embarrassed of your smile and suffer from low self-esteem because of teeth discoloration and decay, broken or missing teeth, or other dental problems, then a smile makeover may be right for you. In today's age of cosmetic dentistry there are many options and solutions available to give you the smile you desire. Confidence can be restored and esteem renewed with a smile makeover!

A smile makeover is comprised of a variety of cosmetic dental procedures administered here by Dr. Shimizu. For missing, broken or chipped teeth he may recommend dental implants, bridges, partial dentures or porcelain crowns. For discolored or misaligned teeth he may recommend porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, or Invisalign invisible braces.

There are many variables to be considered before the smile makeover process can begin. With that, he will conduct a full oral examination, then discuss the various options before deciding which procedures to implement. He may show you several different photos of others in order to find the smile that you'll like, and to see if that is something that he can provide. He will explain the implications of the various procedure options and will make sure there are no underlying health issues that need to be dealt with first.

Many features of your face will play a role in your smile makeover and he'll take into consideration hair and skin color, facial appearance, skin tone, teeth shape (width, length, and tooth display), gum tissue, and lips. Aesthetic components, such as tooth length, smile line, tooth proportions, tooth texture and characterization, play a significant role in the smile makeover. He will create the crowns and veneers so that your smile will be unique to the rest of your facial features.