Smile Makeover Cost

Many of our St. Louis smile makeover patients ask us what the smile makeover procedure will cost. The truth about a smile makeover procedure is that there is no preset amount of cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments that are needed to help the patient achieve their smile goals and thus putting a dollar amount on it is impossible. When a dentist tells you that the cost of a smile makeover ‘depends,’ they are not trying to side step the fact that the procedures involved may be expensive. They are letting the patient know that their individual needs will play into the cost and until those needs are determined the cost factor will be unanswered.

Determining Cost of Smile Makeover

Now that we have established that the smile makeover cost will be determined by the procedures that Dr. Hill and the patient determine are necessary to achieve their goals, we can discuss the process of evaluating the patient. If a patient comes into our office and says they want a complete smile makeover we then move on to a comprehensive dental examination of the state of the patient’s dental health and overall appearance factors. Often patients will have to undergo restorative treatments such as Invisalign, dental crowns or dental implants before they can have a full on aesthetic makeover. Restorative dentistry procedures also can have cosmetic advantages to them and Dr. Hill will take these into consideration during the treatment plan.

A patient should try to remember that a smile makeover will take into account dental health as well as their overall appearance. For example, Dr. Hill will incorporate techniques into a patients’ smile makeover that complement the eyes, lips, hair, and facial features of a patient. As the smile is generally the first thing a person notices about you, it is important that the process seeks to achieve facial harmony or balance with the rest of the patients overall appearance.

A smile makeover procedure can take into account budget restrictions. Dr. Hill can help patients work through any financial limitations they have to help them get the smile of their dreams. We also offer dental financing and extended payment plans.