How a smile makeover actually works, step by step
From the first photographs to the final polish — what a cosmetic plan looks like at Krest, and how long each phase takes.
Dr. Suneeta Veeramachaneni
14 January 2025 · 6 min read
A smile makeover is rarely one procedure. It is a sequence of small, carefully ordered steps that move from diagnostic work to a tested preview before any tooth is touched.
Phase one — records
We capture clinical photos, full-face video, a digital scan, and where useful a CBCT. These together let us study the lips, gum line, midline, and tooth proportions side by side.
Phase two — digital design
We mock up the new smile on screen and 3D-print a temporary version that you wear for a few days. This is the moment to say what you like and what you do not — changes here are essentially free.
“You wear a 3D-printed preview of your new smile for a few days — changes at this stage are essentially free.”
Phase three — the clinical work
Whitening if needed, gum re-contouring if needed, and finally veneers, crowns, or bonding done one quadrant at a time. We protect tooth structure aggressively and keep restorations as conservative as the design allows.
Phase four — review
We see you a week later, polish edges, refine contacts, and confirm comfort. A smile makeover ages well only when this final phase is taken seriously.
Written by
Dr. Suneeta Veeramachaneni
Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentist, Implantologist
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