Smile Makeover in Perth & Subiaco
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a dentist-supervised treatment plan that combines two or more cosmetic dental treatments to address different parts of your smile. It’s not a single treatment or standard plan. Your personalised smile makeover may include a combination of:
- Porcelain veneers or composite bonding to change tooth shape
- Teeth whitening for discolouration
- Invisalign to straighten crowded or gapped teeth
- Laser gum contouring where the gum line needs attention
Which treatments are appropriate depends on your teeth, gums and bite, as well as what you want to change. Dr Thomas Munro or your treating dentist will assess your dental health and explain the options at your consultation, so you can make the best decision for your smile.
Common Smile Makeover Combinations
Veneers and Whitening
Whitening lightens your natural teeth first, then veneers are made to match the brighter shade. (Whitening does not work on porcelain veneers). This can suit people who want to change the shape of some front teeth and freshen the colour of the rest.
Invisalign and Whitening
Straightening crowded or gapped teeth with Invisalign, then whitening once they’re in position. This can suit people whose main concern is alignment. Invisalign uses clear aligners to gradually move the teeth. Whitening can be planned around the orthodontic treatment and the condition of your teeth.
Composite Bonding and Whitening
Whitening the natural teeth, then using composite bonding to repair chips or edges, or close small gaps. This can suit smaller changes. Whitening is usually considered before selecting the final composite shade because resin will not lighten with whitening treatment
Examples only. Treatments and combinations are discussed at your consultation based on your dental health and goals.
Smile Makeover in Perth: Your Journey With Dental 359
Consultation
This is where your smile makeover plan takes shape. Your dentist examines your teeth, gums and bite, and talks through your goals. We may also take photographs or digital scans. You’ll receive a personalised plan with the recommended options, sequence and costs. If a simpler option could address your concern, we’ll explain that too.
Treatment
Smile makeover treatment is completed in the sequence that makes sense for your teeth. Some makeovers are done over a few visits. Others take longer, particularly if straightening or orthodontic treatment is involved. We’ll explain what happens at each stage and how they are planned to work together.
Ongoing Care
Once your makeover is complete, regular check-ups and cleans help to protect the results. Teeth whitening may benefit from the occasional top-up, and Invisalign treatment requires retention afterwards to keep teeth in their planned positions. Your dentist will let you know what aftercare your smile makeover needs.
Smile Makeover Perth – FAQs
The best way to understand what’s involved in a smile makeover in Perth is to book a consultation at Dental 359. In the meantime, these common questions from our patients may help.
The cost of a smile makeover in Perth depends on which treatments are included and how much dental work is required. We don’t publish a fixed price online, because it wouldn’t be relevant for your situation. After your consultation, our team will provide you with a written treatment plan with costs for each stage, so you can consider your options without any pressure to commit. Dental 359 also offers payment plan options to help spread the cost of smile makeovers. See our Payment Plans for current information.
A smile makeover can take anything from a small number of appointments to several months, depending on the treatments involved. Your dentist will give you a personalised plan with realistic timeframes for each treatment stage after your consultation.
Yes, some smile makeover stages can be previewed before treatment. It depends on the treatment. We can use digital diagnostic models transferred to the teeth as a trial smile, digital imaging, AI tools, or treatment-specific technology like Invisalign ClinCheck to show you an approximate preview of expected results. This gives you a chance to discuss changes early.
Other treatments work differently. A preview may not be available for every stage of every smile makeover in Perth. Any previews are for planning rather than a guarantee of the final appearance. Your dentist will explain what to expect.
Private health insurance may contribute towards some dental treatments within a smile makeover, depending on your policy and the procedures involved. Some extras policies include dental treatment, although waiting periods, benefits, limits and exclusions vary between providers. It’s best to check your specific cover with your fund. We can provide the item numbers to make this easier.
Medicare generally doesn’t cover dental treatment, including elective cosmetic services.