Smile Makeovers in Scarborough

It depends entirely on which treatments are included and how many teeth are involved, since a makeover can combine anything from whitening and bonding to veneers or crowns. Because of that range, we put together a written, itemized quote for your specific plan after a consultation, so there are no surprises.

It varies by person, but common combinations include professional whitening, bonding for small chips or gaps, veneers for more coordinated shape and colour changes, and crowns where a tooth needs more structural support. Your dentist selects only the treatments that fit your goals and the condition of your teeth.

Simpler plans involving whitening and bonding can sometimes be completed within a couple of visits. Plans that include veneers or crowns take longer because those restorations typically involve a lab step. Your dentist gives you a realistic timeline once the plan is finalized.

For many cases, yes. Your dentist can use photos, diagrams, or trial mockups to give you a clear sense of the planned shape and proportions before any irreversible steps, like preparing a tooth for a veneer, take place. This preview step is especially useful for larger plans, so you can request changes to shape, shade, or scope before the lab work begins.

No. Many patients stage their treatment over several visits or months, tackling one priority at a time rather than everything in a single stretch. Your dentist will lay out a sensible order so earlier steps set up later ones properly, but the pace is up to you and your budget, and you can pause between stages whenever you need to.

Some elements are and some are not. Whitening and bonding are relatively conservative and, in bonding's case, reversible in the sense that it can be removed or redone. Veneers and crowns require removing a small amount of enamel, which is permanent. Your dentist will always flag which steps are irreversible before you proceed.

It depends on how significant the misalignment is. Minor spacing or shape issues can sometimes be improved cosmetically with bonding or veneers. More noticeable crowding or bite issues are usually better addressed with orthodontic treatment first, which your dentist can discuss and coordinate as part of the overall plan.

Yes — cosmetic planning always starts with a full look at your oral health. Untreated decay, gum disease, or bite problems need to be addressed before or alongside cosmetic work, since building cosmetic treatment on top of an unresolved issue rarely holds up well long term.

Yes. Cedarbrae Dental Center is open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 5, which makes it easier to fit a longer planning conversation in without taking time off during the week. A makeover consultation often runs longer than a routine visit, so weekend availability tends to suit patients juggling a full work schedule.