Treatment
Smile makeover
Several things bother you at once: the colour, the shape, a gap, a tooth that sits differently from the rest. Fixing one at a time has not appealed, and you want the result to look like it belongs together rather than like a series of separate repairs.
General information, not advice. Written by the Dental Anchor team. This page explains how a treatment generally works — it is not a diagnosis, and only a dentist who has examined you can say what applies to your own case.
Last updated 22 July 2026
What this treatment generally is
A smile makeover is a plan, not a procedure. It typically combines some of whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, gum contouring, orthodontics and implants, sequenced so the result works as a whole. The value is in the planning: deciding what actually needs to change, in what order, and — importantly — what should be left alone. A good plan for a smile makeover is often less treatment than a patient expects, not more.
Situations where it may be discussed
- Several concerns overlap across the front teeth
- Previous work no longer matches, or has aged differently from the natural teeth around it
- Teeth are worn down and the bite has changed over time
- Missing teeth and cosmetic concerns need addressing together
- You want a considered plan rather than a series of separate treatments
Possible alternatives
- Treating one concern at a time and reassessing after each
- Orthodontics alone, where position is the main issue — often far less destructive than reshaping
- Whitening and composite bonding, which remove little or no tooth structure
- Addressing function and health first, then deciding whether appearance still troubles you
What information a dentist needs
- A full set of photographs — face, smile, teeth apart, teeth together, and from the side
- A recent panoramic X-ray, plus other imaging depending on what is involved
- A record of your bite
- Your full dental history, including previous cosmetic work
- A clear account of what specifically bothers you and what you would like to change
- Your medical history
Likely treatment stages
Full assessment
Examination of teeth, gums, bite and facial proportions, and a discussion of what a realistic outcome looks like.
Carried out by: Partner clinic
Health first
Gum treatment, decay and any failing restorations are dealt with before cosmetic work begins. Cosmetic treatment built over untreated disease does not last.
Carried out by: Partner clinic
Design and preview
A digital design or a wax-up, ideally trialled in your mouth so you can see the proposed shape before anything is prepared.
Carried out by: Partner clinic
Sequenced treatment
The individual procedures carried out in the order the plan requires — which may span more than one trip.
Carried out by: Partner clinic
Refinement and fitting
Final restorations fitted, bite checked and adjusted, appearance reviewed with you.
Carried out by: Partner clinic
Maintenance
Reviews, cleaning, and a night guard where grinding is a factor.
Carried out by: You
Possible number of visits
This varies more than any other treatment on this site, because it depends entirely on what the plan contains. A makeover based on whitening, bonding and a few veneers may fit into one trip. One involving implants, orthodontics or extensive restorative work will span months and several visits. Any timescale offered before the plan exists is guesswork.
What affects whether this is suitable
- Gum health — this comes before anything cosmetic
- The condition and long-term outlook of the teeth involved
- Your bite, and whether it needs correcting as part of the plan
- Grinding and clenching
- Whether your expectations match what is achievable for your face and teeth
- How much irreversible treatment you are willing to accept for a cosmetic result
What affects the price
- Which procedures the plan actually contains, and how many teeth
- Materials and laboratory work
- Whether preparatory treatment is required first
- Whether design and mock-up stages are included
- How many appointments and how much planning time are involved
- Whether the plan spans one trip or several
We do not publish price ranges for this treatment. Any figure we could give before a clinic has approved it would be a guess presented as guidance. Your final price comes from the partner clinic in writing, after a dentist has reviewed your case.
Risks and limitations
- Much of the treatment involved is irreversible
- Results may differ from a digital preview — a design is an intention, not a guarantee
- Over-treatment is a real risk when a cosmetic goal drives the plan
- Sensitivity following preparation of multiple teeth
- Restorations need replacing over time, and replacing several at once is expensive
- Bite changes can take adjustment and occasionally cause discomfort
- Untreated grinding can damage new restorations quickly
Questions worth asking
- Which of these procedures are necessary for health, and which are purely cosmetic?
- What is the least destructive plan that would get me close to what I want?
- Can I see and try a mock-up before anything irreversible happens?
- How many of my teeth will be permanently altered?
- What is the sequence, and how many trips does it need?
- What does maintenance look like in five and ten years, and what will it cost?
These are worth asking of any clinic, including ours. A clinic that answers them clearly and in writing is telling you something useful.
Who would treat you
This treatment would be carried out by a licensed dentist at the partner clinic you choose, working in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, with input from other specialties as the plan requires. Dental Anchor does not provide treatment and does not employ dentists.
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This page provides general information only. It is not dental advice and does not describe a treatment plan for any individual. Whether a treatment is suitable for you can only be determined by a licensed dentist who has examined you and reviewed your records.
Common questions
Questions about smile makeover
Start with a preliminary plan. Decide when you are ready.
A preliminary plan costs nothing and commits you to nothing. It simply gives you a clearer picture of the options and the questions worth asking next.
Dental Anchor is not a dental clinic. Clinical assessments, diagnoses and treatments are provided by licensed partner clinics and dentists in Türkiye.