A confident smile is more than bright teeth—it’s balance, symmetry, and harmony with your face. At Blue Dental Clinic on the Upper East Side, your smile makeover is tailored to you, combining cosmetic and restorative treatments to refine color, shape, alignment, and overall smile line.

Why choose us for your smile makeover

• Smile design expertise: Tooth length, width, and proportion customized to your facial features and lip dynamics.
• Conservative-first philosophy: We preserve healthy enamel whenever possible, using minimal-prep options when appropriate.
• Bite-aware esthetics: We align form and function so results look natural and last.
• Comfort & clarity: Trial previews, clear timelines, and insurance-friendly estimates with financing options.

What a smile makeover can address

• Staining and discoloration (including tetracycline or fluorosis)
• Chips, cracks, uneven edges, or asymmetry
• Small gaps, mild crowding, or tooth rotations
• Short or “gummy” smiles (excess gingival display)
• Worn, misshapen, or aging dental work

Treatments we may combine

• Veneers (porcelain or minimal-prep): For color, shape, and symmetry
• Dental bonding (composite): Quick fixes for chips, edges, and small gaps
• Professional whitening: Brighten before matching restorations
• Invisalign/orthodontics: Move teeth into ideal positions before final esthetics
• Crowns/onlays: Strength + esthetics for weakened teeth
• Gum contouring / crown lengthening: Reveal balanced tooth proportions
• Implants/bridges: Replace missing teeth to complete the smile

Your plan is customized—often staged from health → alignment → esthetics for the most natural, durable outcome.

The smile design process

1. Consultation & records: Photos, scans/impressions, and a conversation about goals, lifestyle, and budget.
2. Digital/wax-up preview: See proposed shapes and lengths before committing.
3. Trial smile (temporaries): Test drive esthetics, speech, and bite; refine together.
4. Definitive care: Place veneers/bonding/crowns, complete whitening or aligners, and fine-tune contours.
5. Maintenance: Hygiene visits, night guard if you clench, and periodic shade/polish checks.

How long does it take?

Simple refreshes (whitening + bonding) can be completed in 1–2 visits. Multi-tooth veneer cases typically span 2–4 weeks. Plans including Invisalign or implants take longer; we’ll map a clear timeline up front.

Cost & insurance

Investment depends on the number of teeth treated and procedures included. Cosmetic services may have limited insurance coverage; we’re insurance-friendly—we verify benefits in advance, provide transparent written estimates, and submit any eligible claims on your behalf. Flexible payment options are available.

FAQs

Will my smile look “natural” or “overdone”?
Natural—our goal is balanced proportions, lifelike translucency, and texture that suits your features.

Do I need veneers on every visible tooth?
Not necessarily. Many patients choose 2–8 veneers; others combine selective veneers with whitening and bonding.

Should I straighten teeth before veneers?
For larger alignment or bite issues, Invisalign first often allows more conservative veneer prep and better long-term stability.

How long do results last?
Porcelain veneers and high-quality ceramics can last many years with good care. Bonding may need periodic touch-ups.

What if I grind my teeth?
We design with your bite in mind and often recommend a custom night guard to protect your new smile.



Ready to plan your makeover?

Book a smile makeover consultation at our Upper East Side office. We’ll preview your options, outline costs and timelines, and craft a smile that looks like you—only brighter, more balanced, and camera-ready.