First Step
Consultation
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Book Smile Makeover at Smile On Dental
Book Smile Makeover with Smile On Dental. Start with an assessment, understand your options, and get clear next steps before treatment begins.
Quick Summary
What to know about Smile Makeover.
Best For
Patients wanting a more confident smile
Suitability depends on oral health, symptoms, goals, and clinical findings.
Planning
Personalised
Timing, visits, cost factors, and aftercare are explained after the assessment.
Branch Access
Pretoria & Polokwane
Use the location section to choose the branch that is easiest for you to attend consistently.
Overview
About Smile Makeover
Treatment Introduction
Plan around health first.
A smile makeover brings together suitable cosmetic and restorative options around your smile goals. Planning may include whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, orthodontic options, or other care depending on assessment findings.
Decision Support
A consultation comes before the treatment decision.
Smile On Dental uses the visit to understand your symptoms, goals, oral health, and expectations before recommending a suitable treatment plan.
Visual Guide
Educational visuals for Smile Makeover.
Treatment Guide
Smile Makeover: options, process, benefits, and care.
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Smile Makeover Planning
A smile makeover is a coordinated plan, not a single treatment name.
Smile makeover planning can include whitening, bonding, veneers, orthodontics, crowns, gum care, replacement of old fillings, or restorative dentistry depending on the patient’s teeth. The process starts with understanding what bothers the patient and then checking what the mouth can support clinically.
The best cosmetic result is built around health, bite, and proportion. A brighter smile may not need veneers; a chipped smile may need bonding; a crowded smile may need alignment before cosmetic work. Smile On Dental can sequence options so the least invasive suitable route is considered before more involved treatment.
Planning includes
- Smile goals
- Tooth colour and shape
- Bite and alignment
- Gum and enamel health
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Health First
Cosmetic dentistry should be planned on a healthy foundation.
Before whitening, bonding, veneers, or aligners, the dentist checks for decay, gum inflammation, cracks, failing fillings, sensitivity, and bite stress. Treating visible concerns while ignoring disease can lead to avoidable problems and compromised aesthetics later.
This health-first sequence may involve cleaning, gum treatment, fillings, or bite protection before cosmetic work begins. It can feel less glamorous than choosing shade and shape, but it is what helps cosmetic dentistry look natural and function comfortably.
Foundation checks
- Decay and cracks
- Gum inflammation
- Existing restorations
- Grinding or bite stress
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Whitening In The Plan
Whitening is often considered early because restorations do not whiten like natural enamel.
If the patient wants a lighter smile, whitening may be planned before composite bonding, veneers, crowns, or replacement fillings. This allows new restorations to be matched to the preferred tooth shade. Whitening suitability depends on stain type, sensitivity, enamel condition, and existing dental work.
Not every smile makeover needs the brightest possible shade. A natural result often comes from balancing colour with age, facial features, gum line, and the shade of neighbouring teeth. Smile On Dental can help choose a shade direction that supports the final plan without overpromising a specific change.
Whitening timing
- Before new restorations
- After dental health checks
- Sensitivity risk reviewed
- Shade matched realistically
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Alignment Before Aesthetics
Moving teeth first can sometimes reduce the amount of cosmetic dentistry needed.
When teeth are crowded, tilted, or unevenly spaced, orthodontics may create a better canvas for bonding or veneers. Aligning teeth first can make shapes more symmetrical and may reduce the need to remove enamel. In some cases, alignment alone may satisfy much of the patient’s cosmetic concern.
This is why smile makeover planning should include bite and tooth position, not only colour and edges. Smile On Dental can compare staged options, such as whitening and bonding after aligners, against more immediate restorative options, so the patient understands trade-offs.
Alignment helps with
- Crowding
- Spacing
- Tilted teeth
- Uneven smile line
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Bonding And Veneers
Bonding and veneers can change tooth shape, but they differ in preparation, durability, and maintenance.
Composite bonding is often used for chips, small gaps, worn edges, and shape refinements. It can be conservative and repairable, but it may stain or chip over time. Veneers can provide broader changes in shape, colour, and symmetry, but they are a more involved commitment and need careful case selection.
The choice should depend on enamel, bite, smile goals, budget factors, and maintenance expectations. Permission-cleared real cases can be useful when available, but they should be used to discuss possibilities rather than promise that another patient will achieve the same result.
Compare options
- Amount of shape change
- Enamel condition
- Bite forces
- Repair and maintenance needs
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Sequencing Treatment
The order of treatment affects the final look and the long-term maintenance plan.
A typical sequence may start with examination and cleaning, then health treatment, whitening, alignment, mock-up or shape planning, and final bonding or veneers. The exact order changes depending on the mouth. For example, whitening should not be planned after shade-matched front restorations are placed.
Good sequencing prevents avoidable redo work. It also allows the patient to make decisions in stages, especially when a makeover includes several treatments. Smile On Dental can map the order so each step supports the next instead of competing with it.
Sequence considerations
- Health before cosmetics
- Whitening before shade matching
- Alignment before final shapes
- Maintenance after completion
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Maintenance And Takeaway
A smile makeover needs the same long-term care as any other dental treatment.
Whitened teeth can stain again, bonding can chip, veneers need gum health and bite care, and aligned teeth need retainers. Maintenance appointments allow the dentist to polish, review margins, check the bite, assess gum health, and catch small repairs before they become larger problems.
The takeaway is simple: a good smile makeover should look like it belongs in the patient’s face and function like dentistry that can be maintained. Smile On Dental can help patients choose a plan that improves appearance while respecting tooth structure and oral health.
Aftercare focus
- Routine check-ups
- Night guard if advised
- Retainers after alignment
- Stain and chip monitoring
Who It Helps
When this treatment may be suitable.
Patients wanting a more confident smile.
Patients with several cosmetic concerns to discuss together.
Patients comparing whitening, veneers, bonding, crowns, or alignment options.
Treatment Journey
Your Smile Makeover Journey
You come in with the problem or goal
Usually a staged journey rather than a one-day treatment.
You may come in wanting a more confident smile, but the exact route depends on tooth colour, shape, alignment, gum health, bite, and existing dental work.
The dentist uses this first conversation to understand what you want fixed, what is urgent, what has changed recently, and what result would feel useful to you.
What the dentist may ask
- What brought you in
- How long it has been happening
- Pain, comfort, or appearance concerns
- Previous treatment in that area
The mouth is assessed and options are compared
The plan is based on diagnosis first, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
The dentist reviews your smile goals, facial balance, tooth display, photos, bite, gum health, and any old restorations that could affect the final result.
The suitable options may include Whitening before bonding or veneers, Clear aligners or braces before cosmetic work, Veneers, crowns, bonding, or replacement of old restorations. The dentist explains why one route may be more predictable than another for your mouth.
What is decided here
- Whitening before bonding or veneers
- Clear aligners or braces before cosmetic work
- Veneers, crowns, bonding, or replacement of old restorations
The treatment is planned in stages
Some dental work needs more than one appointment because records, healing, lab work, or careful fitting are involved.
The plan is usually phased so the foundation is healthy before cosmetic work begins. The dentist explains what can be done first, what must wait, and what result is realistic.
A second visit is normal because smile makeovers often need records, planning, preparation, lab work, and staged treatment.
Planning details
- Number of visits
- What happens at each visit
- Temporary stages if needed
- Timing before the final result
You return for fitting, review, or maintenance
The final part of the journey is making sure the result works in daily life.
Follow-up may include shade reviews, trial discussions, staged appointments, lab-made restorations, bite checks, and maintenance visits.
You are guided on keeping gums healthy, protecting restorations, and maintaining the final smile with cleaning, night guard use, or retainer wear if needed.
Aftercare focus
- Comfort and bite checks
- Cleaning around the treated area
- What should feel normal
- When to book a review
Benefits
Why patients consider this treatment.
Creates a joined-up cosmetic treatment plan.
Supports natural-looking smile improvement.
Helps patients understand which options suit their goals.
Suitability
What the dentist checks before recommending care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Plan around health first.
Cosmetic treatment should be planned after checking tooth health, gum health, bite, existing restorations, shade goals, and long-term maintenance.
Suitability
Not every option suits every patient.
The dentist considers symptoms, oral health, bite, medical history, expectations, and maintenance before recommending smile makeover.
Costs
Fees depend on the final plan.
Cost discussions are most useful after diagnosis because materials, complexity, visit count, and follow-up needs vary from patient to patient.
Appointment
What to expect when you visit Smile On Dental.
Careful Assessment
Your dentist reviews your concern, oral health, and treatment goals before recommending next steps.
Clear Guidance
The team explains the likely process, timing, and care options in straightforward language.
Personal Plan
Your treatment plan is shaped around comfort, function, appearance, and long-term oral health.
Costs & Aftercare
Plan treatment with clear next steps.
Before You Book
Explain the concern
Mention whether you are booking for smile makeover, pain, appearance, function, prevention, or a second opinion.
At the Visit
Ask questions
Ask about diagnosis, options, number of visits, comfort, maintenance, and what could happen if treatment is delayed.
Aftercare
Follow guidance
Your dentist will explain home care, review visits, and any symptoms that should be reported after treatment.
FAQs
Questions about Smile Makeover.
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
The best starting point is a consultation. Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite, symptoms, concerns, and smile goals before recommending a personalised treatment plan.
Can I book online?
Yes. Use the Book an Appointment button to open the booking site and choose a convenient appointment time. You can also request a callback if you would prefer the practice team to contact you first.
Can I request a callback instead?
Yes. You can request a callback if you prefer the practice team to contact you before booking. This can be helpful when you are unsure whether you need a routine visit, cosmetic consultation, orthodontic assessment, or urgent support.
Can I ask about treatment costs before starting?
Yes. Costs depend on the diagnosis, treatment complexity, materials, and number of visits required. Your dentist can explain the recommended next step before treatment begins.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your identification, medical history, current medication details, previous dental information if available, and any questions you want to discuss with the dentist.
What if I have pain, swelling, or sensitivity?
Book an assessment so the dentist can diagnose the cause before you choose a treatment. Pain or swelling may need urgent attention, X-rays, restorative care, or another clinical next step.
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Dr. Kholofelo Machaba-Selatole
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"Customer care is superb, very friendly front desk staff. I'm happy to have gained my confidence back."
Vusi Maluleke
Polokwane
"From reception right into the doctor's consultation room it was all smiley faces that welcomed us."
Amy Kwenaite
Polokwane
"The best dental service I have seen in Pretoria, cannot wait for my next appointment."
Makutuma Evans
Pretoria
"Customer care is superb, very friendly front desk staff. I'm happy to have gained my confidence back."
Vusi Maluleke
Polokwane
"From reception right into the doctor's consultation room it was all smiley faces that welcomed us."
Amy Kwenaite
Polokwane
"The best dental service I have seen in Pretoria, cannot wait for my next appointment."
Makutuma Evans
Pretoria
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