Your smile is often the first thing people notice, and if it doesn’t reflect how confident you feel, a smile makeover can change that. At Longwood Dental Group in Brookline, MA, we combine the most effective cosmetic and restorative procedures into a single, personalized treatment plan designed around your unique goals, timeline, and budget.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a customized series of cosmetic and restorative dental treatments combined to address multiple aesthetic concerns at once. Rather than treating each issue separately over time, a makeover approach allows your dentist to design a cohesive plan, improving color, shape, size, and alignment in a coordinated sequence.
Unlike routine dental care focused purely on oral health, a smile makeover starts with your aesthetic goals. We listen to what you’d like to change, evaluate your current oral health, and recommend a sequence of treatments that achieve the most natural-looking, lasting result.
Smile Concerns We Commonly Address
Patients come to us with a wide range of cosmetic concerns. A smile makeover can be built around any combination of the following:
Coffee, tea, wine, and aging cause deep staining that professional whitening or veneers can correct.
Bonding, veneers, or CEREC crowns restore the natural appearance and strength of damaged teeth.
Invisalign clear aligners or dental bonding can close unwanted spaces and correct mild misalignment.
Porcelain veneers reshape and resize teeth for a more balanced, symmetrical smile line.
Procedures Commonly Included in a Smile Makeover
Every smile makeover is different. Our team will recommend only the treatments that make sense for your specific concerns. Here are the procedures most often included in a customized smile makeover at Longwood Dental Group:
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They’re one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available, capable of addressing stains, chips, gaps, irregular shapes, and minor misalignment in a single procedure. With proper care, porcelain veneers can last 10–20 years and maintain their natural appearance over time.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening delivers dramatically brighter results compared to over-the-counter products. In-office treatment uses a higher-concentration bleaching agent applied under controlled conditions, lifting years of staining in a single appointment. Take-home trays are also available for patients who prefer gradual whitening on their own schedule. Whitening is often the first step in a smile makeover plan, establishing the base shade that other restorations are matched to.
Dental Bonding
Composite resin bonding corrects chips, cracks, gaps, and minor discoloration in a single visit: no lab time, no temporary restorations. Your dentist sculpts and polishes the resin directly onto the tooth surface to create a natural-looking result. Bonding is a conservative, affordable option for patients with minor aesthetic concerns or as a complement to other makeover treatments.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners: Platinum Provider
Longwood Dental Group holds Platinum Invisalign Provider status, reflecting our team’s depth of experience with clear aligner therapy. Invisalign uses a series of removable, nearly invisible trays to gradually shift teeth into alignment, improving spacing, crowding, and bite issues without metal brackets or wires. Invisalign is available through providers Walid Benaissa, Talar Kiladjian, Dana Lazowski, and Ahmed Abugad.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
With CEREC technology, we design, mill, and place a ceramic crown in a single visit, eliminating the need for temporary restorations and return appointments. CEREC crowns are indicated when a tooth needs structural reinforcement alongside cosmetic improvement, such as after a large restoration or when veneers aren’t sufficient. CEREC services are available through providers Walid Benaissa, Talar Kiladjian, Nicholas Boschetti, and Ahmed Abugad.
Starting With a Thorough Consultation
Before any treatment begins, we schedule a dedicated smile consultation. This appointment gives us time to understand your concerns, review your dental history, take photographs and X-rays, and evaluate the health of your teeth and gums. If any underlying issues (decay, gum disease, or structural concerns) are present, we address those first to ensure your cosmetic results are stable and long-lasting.
The Smile Makeover Process
Share your goals, show us photos that inspire you, and let us evaluate your oral health and current smile aesthetics. We’ll discuss what’s possible within your timeline.
We design a sequenced plan, outlining which procedures, in what order, and how they work together, with a clear timeline and cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Procedures are completed in a logical sequence, prioritizing health and function first, then aesthetics. We keep you informed and comfortable at every step.
We review results together, provide maintenance guidance, and schedule follow-up visits to protect your investment and keep your smile looking its best.
Why Choose Longwood Dental Group for Your Smile Makeover?
From whitening to Invisalign to same-day crowns, your entire makeover can be completed in our Brookline practice, with no referrals or coordination across multiple offices.
Our Platinum designation reflects the volume and quality of Invisalign cases we complete, meaning more experience guiding your alignment results to a confident finish.
Our in-office CEREC mill designs and places custom ceramic crowns in a single visit, saving you multiple appointments when crowns are part of your plan.
No two smile makeovers look the same here. Every plan is built around your specific concerns, aesthetic preferences, and timeline, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Makeovers
What does a smile makeover include?
A smile makeover can include any combination of cosmetic and restorative procedures, such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, Invisalign, or CEREC crowns, depending on your specific concerns and goals. Your dentist will recommend only the procedures that address your needs most effectively.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Treatment time varies based on the procedures involved. A makeover centered on whitening and bonding may be completed in one or two visits, while a plan including Invisalign may span several months. We provide a clear timeline during your consultation so you know what to expect before committing.
Is a smile makeover covered by dental insurance?
Purely cosmetic procedures, such as whitening or veneers for aesthetic reasons, are typically not covered by dental insurance. However, some restorative components of a smile makeover, such as crowns used to repair damaged teeth, may have partial coverage. Our team will review your benefits and help identify which portions of your plan may be eligible.
Am I a good candidate for a smile makeover?
Most adults with stable oral health are good candidates. If you have untreated decay, gum disease, or other active dental concerns, those are addressed before cosmetic work begins. During your consultation, we evaluate your current dental health to confirm which treatments are right for you.
What is the difference between a smile makeover and a full mouth reconstruction?
A smile makeover focuses primarily on aesthetics, improving the appearance of your smile using cosmetic and elective procedures. A full mouth reconstruction addresses functional and structural needs, such as missing teeth, severely worn dentition, or bite problems. Both start with a comprehensive evaluation; we’ll clarify which approach fits your situation at your consultation.
Ready to Transform Your Smile?
Schedule a smile consultation at Longwood Dental Group in Brookline, MA. Our team will design a custom plan built around your goals, timeline, and budget, with no obligation to proceed.