Can a Smile Makeover fix crooked teeth?
Yes — mild misalignment can be corrected with veneers or bonding; more complex cases may require Invisalign.
Can I spread the cost of my Smile Makeover?
Yes — we offer various finance options, including interest-free plans, to make treatment affordable.
How do I maintain my new smile?
Brush twice daily, floss, avoid staining foods/drinks, and visit your dentist for routine check-ups.
Can a Smile Makeover help with worn or chipped teeth?
Yes — treatments like bonding, veneers, or crowns can restore shape and strength to damaged teeth.
Will my speech be affected after a Smile Makeover?
In most cases, no. If adjustments are needed (e.g., with veneers), you’ll adapt quickly within a few days.
Will my crowns, veneers or fillings change colour?
Enlighten Whitening can whiten up to 16 shades. Results vary, but if used correctly all teeth will whiten dramatically. Natural teeth rarely look too white. Sometimes very white crowns can look wrong because they are made of porcelain.
Will my crowns, veneers or fillings change teeth?
No, sometimes you may need to change some of these after whitening.
Is it safe? Is there any pain?
It is completely safe. The materials used in Enlighten Whitening have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. You may get some sensitivity, however your dentist will give you easy to use desensitising swabs to take home, which will work immediately. You will also receive a tube of Tooth Serum toothpaste to brush with while you wait for your trays. This also helps with sensitivity.
How long does it take? How long does it last?
Two weeks after the dentist delivers your Enlighten Whitening trays. These are thin and comfortable and must be worn in bed for 14 nights. Then on the 15th day you need to see us for the second treatment, which takes only 40 minutes. Results can last indefinitely with some very simple maintenance. Wearing the trays for 1 night every other month. Continuing to brush with Tooth Serum Toothpaste will also prolong results.
What are dental veneers?
Veneers are thin durable shells made of tooth colored materials that are bonded to the surface of a tooth to enhance its appearance.
What are the types of veneers?
Porcelain and composite bonding are the most common veneer materials. Composite veneers are made of a resin that is shaped and bonded to a tooth to enhance the appearance. Porcelain veneers are usually made in a lab and are more resistant to staining, compared to other materials.
Should I choose composite bonding or porcelain veneers?
You will undergo a comprehensive consultation with the dentist at the practice including scans and X-rays before a treatment plan is advised. If the needed changes are minor and the teeth function properly, cosmetic bonding is an appropriate choice. If teeth are spaced, broken, dark, and/or the patient clenches or grinds their teeth, then porcelain veneers may be the preferred option.
