Not everyone is the same, and not all smiles are alike, and that is why at Goldfields, we provide you with a highly customised smile makeover journey, so you will be completely satisfied with the results you are going to get. Providing you with a comprehensive treatment plan may include combining multiple cosmetic and restorative procedures in order to transform the appearance and function of your smile.
A smile makeover journey is tailored to your individual facial features, and may include a number of treatments like whitening, straightening (using braces or aligners), veneers or bonding (to address tooth colour), and the alignment and shape of your teeth.
Step-By-Step: Digital Smile Design and Treatment Planning
Orthodontic technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and at Goldfields, we use state-of-the-art technology to create a personalised, predictable smile design before we begin any treatment.
Digital smile design, or DSD, is computer-aided and uses high-resolution digital photography, video and 3D imaging to analyse your facial and digital proportions. This type of technology is considered patient-centric as it puts the needs, values and preferences of the patient first, treating them as an active partner in their oral care, not just a recipient.
Once the digital records have been taken (photos, videos and 3D intra-oral scans), they are used to create a digital simulation of the final result. This allows you to preview and approve your new smile before any actual dental work begins, ensuring you are happy with the results and reducing any risks of errors.
The Different Phases of a Full Smile Makeover (Ortho, Gums, Aesthetics)
A full smile makeover puts your health first, so deep cleaning is necessary in order to remove any plaque and ensure your mouth is stable, healthy and infection-free. Any underlying infections or jawbone issues will be assessed and treated.
The orthodontic phase addresses any misaligned, crowded or crooked teeth. Optimising the bite and ensuring the top and bottom teeth function correctly helps prevent any damage to veneers, and aligners or braces may need to be worn for a specific time period to straighten the teeth.
Gummy smiles and uneven gum lines can create an irregular appearance and may require gum contouring, where lasers are used to remove any excess gum line to improve symmetry, and where teeth appear too short, the gum tissue is reshaped to lengthen the appearance of the crown.
The aesthetic phase is the final transformation for your smile, and focuses on the colour, shape and surface appearance of the teeth. Professional whitening establishes a brighter base shade on teeth, veneers fix colour, shape and minor gaps, composite bonding is tooth-coloured resin used to repair chips, cracks, and reshape edges, and dental crowns are used when a tooth needs significant rebuilding.
Case Studies: Before and After Real-Life Transformations
At Goldfields, we are proud of the work we perform, and with the consent of our patients who have undergone a full smile makeover journey, we use images and videos to showcase real case results and show you what can be achieved. This transparency gives confidence to future patients and better explains the specialised techniques we use and helps describe our comprehensive approach.
Post Makeover Care: Protecting Your New Investment
In order to protect your new smile, you need to adopt certain habits like good oral hygiene – careful flossing and regular brushing after meals. Dietary adjustments, such as avoiding foods that stain teeth (wine/coffee), and excessively hard, sticky or acidic foods, and using a nightguard to help protect against grinding, will all contribute to preserving your smile makeover.