Remember that Extreme Makeover TV series? Or that knockoff one called The Swan?
Enjoy the benefits of a beautiful smile.
Participants in the show would have their appearance transformed with the help of Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dentists, Hair Stylists, Make-up Specialists, Clothing Designers and whomever else it took. The results would be breathtaking and there would be plenty of tears with family and friends.
It seemed magical, in a plastic-Barbie sort of way. The great thing was those shows woke up the public to the remarkable potential of Cosmetic Dentistry and Smile Makeovers. Everyone could see how changes to a smile would often be the most dramatic transformation of all.
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. Reconstructive
As a Toronto Cosmetic Dentist, I find that people think of changing a smile mostly in terms of the cosmetic improvement. Yet, that’s often only part of the outcome. In fact, the cosmetic benefits are often just the icing on the cake in the overall reconstruction of a broken-down set of teeth.
With Reconstructive Dentistry, teeth that are worn-down to little stumps can be made whole again. Big gaps from missing teeth can be filled in. Function, health and stability can be all restored.
Sad beginnings can be transformed into happy endings. That’s the REAL story for both Reconstructive Dentistry and Smile Makeovers.
Smile Makeovers and Smile Enhancement…
Smile Makeovers are usually considered a form of Cosmetic Dentistry, because the smile is transformed. I would say that Smile Makeovers often fall more into the realm of Reconstructive Dentistry. Severely broken or missing teeth are restored with implants, crowns and bridges. The smile is rebuilt as part of the overall reconstruction.
The big question is, “What is the primary intent of the dentistry?” If it’s done for cosmetic gain alone, then that’s Cosmetic Dentistry. If it’s restoring health, function, longevity AND aesthetics, that’s Reconstructive Dentistry.
Think of it as rebuilding a house versus a new roof and a paint job.
Here’s the thing. Some people are willing to jump on board for reconstructive work if they can justify it for health reasons. Meanwhile, they would instantly dismiss Cosmetic Dentistry as vain or frivolous. They draw the line on their reason for treatment and withhold permission for beauty.
Personally, I prefer dropping the word “Dentistry” right out of the equation because, let’s face it, nobody actually WANTS any dentistry done. They’re only willing to ENDURE the dentistry to get the outcomes they want. What they really want is a healthy beautiful smile.
A Smile Makeover by any other name looks just as captivating…
Here’s how I see it…
- Health AND beauty can be achieved simultaneously. So why quibble?
- When the plan is to take your smile from good to great, I like to think of the dental work as Smile Enhancement.
- If I’m transforming your smile from broken to WOW, that’s more than just enhancement. That’s a Complete Smile Makeover.
- If you’re somewhat touchy about the cosmetic aspect, I’ll call it Smile Reconstruction instead.
Any way you say it, a Smile Makeover can improve your health and give you that fabulous smile you always dreamed of.
Dr. Joe Bulger is a Toronto cosmetic dentist and the owner-founder of Royal York Dental.
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