A smile makeover is not a single treatment but a personalised combination of treatments tailored to your individual needs. Every patient is different, so at Buttercross Dental Practice, we begin by understanding what you'd like to improve before carefully assessing your teeth, gums, bite and facial features. This allows us to recommend the most appropriate treatment options to achieve a healthy, balanced smile that complements your features and looks natural.
Treatment Planning
Approach Always First
Scanning Available
Every smile makeover is individually planned, so the treatments involved will depend on your teeth, gums, bite and the changes you'd like to make. Some patients may benefit from teeth whitening and composite bonding, while others may require veneers, crowns, orthodontic treatment or a combination of treatments. Our recommendations are always based on what is most appropriate for your oral health and long-term outcome, with a conservative approach wherever possible. A smile makeover may be suitable for improving:
Smile Planning
A selection of real results from patients at Buttercross Dental Practice. Click any image to view in full.
To brighten natural teeth and achieve a fresher, lighter overall shade as part of your smile plan.
To improve shape or repair small imperfections using tooth-coloured resin applied directly to the tooth.
For more extensive cosmetic improvement, providing a refined and consistent appearance across the smile.
Where a tooth also needs structural support alongside cosmetic improvement, a crown may be the most appropriate option.
Replacing older fillings, crowns or bonding that no longer matches well or affects the overall appearance of the smile.
Other restorative or cosmetic treatment where clinically appropriate, always based on your individual needs and oral health.
If needed, hygiene care may be recommended before cosmetic work begins to ensure a healthy and predictable foundation.
In some cases, a staged approach creates the most predictable and long-lasting result across the whole smile.
Your journey begins with a consultation at Buttercross Dental Practice. We will discuss what you would like to improve, what matters most to you and what kind of result you are hoping to achieve.
These are genuine results from patients treated at Buttercross Dental Practice. Drag the handle across each image to compare before and after treatment.
A carefully planned smile makeover helps create a more harmonious result across the whole smile. Rather than treating one tooth in isolation, we look at the colour, balance, proportions and overall appearance of the teeth together.
We discuss what you would like to improve, what matters most to you and your goals. We examine your teeth, gums, bite and overall oral health.
Unhurried AssessmentDigital scans may be used to record detailed images of your teeth without the need for traditional impressions.
No Traditional ImpressionsPhotographs may also be taken to support smile planning and help us assess the shape, shade and proportions of your teeth.
Detailed Smile AnalysisIf needed, we may recommend hygiene care, fillings or gum treatment before moving on to cosmetic work.
Healthy FirstOnce the foundations are in place, your cosmetic treatment is carried out to the agreed plan with the most conservative option first.
Natural EnhancementOnce your treatment is complete, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits will help maintain your results. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth every day and attend routine examinations and hygiene appointments.
A smile makeover is not appropriate until your mouth is healthy enough for cosmetic treatment. If you have active decay, gum disease or other untreated problems, these may need to be addressed first.
Yes, that is always the aim. A well-planned smile makeover should enhance your smile in a way that looks balanced, healthy and appropriate for your features.
If you grind your teeth, we may recommend a custom-made night guard to help protect your new smile and reduce the risk of wear or damage.
No cosmetic dental treatment should be thought of as permanent. Restorations such as bonding, veneers and crowns may eventually need maintenance, repair or replacement.
Buttercross Dental Practice welcomes patients from Bungay and surrounding areas including Beccles, Halesworth, Harleston, Loddon and nearby villages.
If you are thinking about improving your smile, contact Buttercross Dental Practice to arrange a consultation. We will listen carefully, assess your oral health and help you understand the options available.
More real cases from Buttercross Dental Practice demonstrating the impact of a carefully planned smile makeover.
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth every day and attend routine examinations and hygiene appointments. Consistent daily care is the most important factor in maintaining your smile makeover results long-term.
If you grind your teeth, a night guard may be recommended to protect your dental work. This simple measure can make a significant difference to the longevity of your results.
We will give you specific advice based on the treatments included in your plan. Attending regular dental and hygiene appointments allows us to monitor your smile and address any concerns early.
Our team is always happy to answer any questions about smile makeovers. Contact us or arrange a consultation at Buttercross Dental Practice in Bungay.
