The Smile Makeover - Porcelain Veneers & Dental Crowns

Palm Beach Dentists, Dr. Thomas O'Neil and Associates pride themselves on providing the most exceptional results possible to patients using the most advanced dental technology in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida.

Dr. O'Neil begins with a smile makeover consultation to find out exactly what the patient wants, and expects the outcome to be. During this meeting Dr. O'Neil covers the complete procedure from beginning to end, explaining the process and relieving any underlying fears of dentistry.

After the consultation, Dr. O'Neil, then begins the process of finding out exactly what is needed to build your teeth into a bright smile. Usually it begins with finding which teeth need porcelain veneers, dental crowns and, if needed, gum re-contouring.

During the dental procedure Dr. O'Neil will slim down the damaged or crooked teeth to be covered by the porcelain veneers and / or dental crowns. After creating the veneers, a special bonding agent is used to apply the veneers or crowns to the teeth resulting in a permanent solution to damaged, chipped, stained, or crooked teeth.

The final outcome is substantially different from the beginning, often resulting in a more youthful, and health appearance.

Often times, people feeling self conscious about their smiles will avoid social situations, resulting in a lack of social interactions.

There is no need to feel self conscious any longer, contact Boca Raton cosmetic dentist, Dr. Thomas O'Neil and Associates to schedule your smile makeover today.

Laser Gum Contouring & Tooth Crowns Smile Makeover

Craig's teeth were crooked with discoloration. His gum line created the appearance of smaller, shorter teeth. He wanted a smile that he could show off. So, he contacted Sacramento Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Swearingen for a smile makeover.

A smile makeover is any combination of a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures. For Craig, a smile makeover included procedures to recontour and reshape his gums, straighten his teeth, and to create a brighter, whiter smile.

Dr. Swearingen spoke with Craig in an initial consultation and suggested laser gum contouring, porcelain veeners, and tooth crowns.

Laser gum contouring uses a specially designed dental laser to reshape the gum line of each tooth. This helps create the appearance of larger teeth. Craig no longer has a gummy smile.

Often used along with laser gum contouring are porcelain veneers. These are extremely thin shells of ceramic material. These thin shells were bonded directly to Craig's teeth. Porcelain veneers improved the look of his stained and damaged teeth.

Craig had some teeth that were worn down and cracked. Tooth crowns were used to repair his damaged teeth while adding strength and stability. Dr. Swearingen made a mold of Craig's teeth and a dental lab created a custom design. The natural colored tooth crowns were bonded to Craig's teeth.

Before Laser Gum Contouring

A gummy smile can create a childlike look to a smile. Children's teeth are typically smaller and larger teeth replace the smaller teeth when approaching adulthood. Adult teeth can be covered by the gum line to make them look smaller.


After Laser Gum Contouring

Laser gum contouring creates a natural gum line to show more of the teeth. Craig's teeth look longer and larger and more like adult teeth.




Before Porcelain Veneers & Tooth Crowns

Crooked, chipped, cracked, and discolored teeth can be improved with porcelain veneers and tooth crowns. Gaps in teeth add to the appearance of crooked teeth.



After Porcelain Veneers & Tooth Crowns

Craig's teeth now look straight and white. The tooth crowns help his teeth have the durability they need to last a long time and the porcelain veneers give him the straight, white smile he wanted.



If you are in the Sacramento area and are interested in a smile makeover, contact Sacramento Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Swearingen for a consultation. He will answer all of your laser gum contouring questions and any other questions you may have about cosmetic dentistry.