With Thanksgiving so late in November this year, the next set of holidays will be here before you know it! Time will fly by, making it even more precious than usual. Before you commit to a smile makeover or any kind of treatment really, you should understand how long it will take, especially if you have a special event you want to prepare for.
Unfortunately, with so many potential combinations of treatments, predicting the timeline for smile makeovers in general is nigh impossible. However, this post can give you an idea of what to expect based on the types of procedure(s) you’re considering and why the initial consultation for a “smile makeover near me” is so important.
On the Short Side
On one end of the time spectrum, there are relatively fast treatments, including teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, veneers, and crowns. In fact, teeth whitening and bonding typically are completed in just one appointment! The powerful whitening solution works in about an hour, and the putty-like composite resin doesn’t take long to cure under a special light. By the time you leave, you can have a more beautiful smile.
For veneers and crowns, the process may be more involved, but you still need two or three appointments total. During the first, your teeth are prepared or reduced to make room for the restoration. While technicians craft them in the lab, you wear temporary ones during your daily life. When they are finished a couple of weeks later, you go back to your dentist’s office to have your custom veneers of crowns bonded in place.
On the Long Side
More complicated dental procedures can’t be carried out in such a short period of time. Dental implants and Invisalign require more time to make lasting changes in your teeth. Depending on how many you receive and how quickly your jawbone produces new growth, implants can take anywhere between six months and a year from start to finish. Invisalign might take the longest out of the smile makeover services, but consider how much change you’re making to your teeth. This treatment literally shifts teeth within the jawbone—something that doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, Invisalign usually requires about 12 to 18 months before you reach the results.
Learn More at Your Consultation
You won’t know how much time to budget for your smile makeover until you’ve had a chance to speak with your dentist in person. Without examining you and talking about your goals with you, your dentist can’t possibly understand which procedure(s) your smile needs. During this appointment, you can ask all your questions, including how much time to expect treatment to take overall.
Whether you think you need fast treatments, long ones, or some combination of the two types, your dentist can guide you through the process starting when you meet with them at your consultation. Stop guessing and have more certainty by scheduling your consultation today!
About the Practice
For individuals and families in and around the Lincoln area, Williamsburg Dental is always convenient. With six locations and eight talented and highly trained dentists on staff, you can get a smile makeover close to you. Unlike some other general dental practices, we handle pretty much all treatments in-house, which means you don’t have to visit a specialist for dental implants, Invisalign, or any other smile makeover service. To schedule a consultation, call one of our offices or visit our website here.