The Hollywood Smile Procedure: Precision Steps to Your New Smile

Step 1: Consultation and Digital Smile Design

Your Hollywood Smile journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. We assess your oral health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine the necessary steps—whether it’s porcelain veneers, Lumineers®, or a combination of restorative work. We use advanced digital imaging to create a virtual mock-up of your final Hollywood Smile (Digital Smile Design), allowing you to approve the shape, size, and colour before any physical work begins. Based on this design, we decided on the best materials: porcelain veneers for maximum transformation or Lumineers® for minimal preparation.

Step 2: Preparatory Treatments

Prior to placing porcelain veneers or Lumineers®, foundational work ensures the longevity and beauty of your Hollywood Smile. This may include:

• Teeth Whitening: Ensuring any natural teeth that won't receive porcelain veneers or Lumineers® match the brilliant final shade. Teeth whitening is crucial for overall consistency.

• Gum Contouring: If your gum line is uneven or covers too much tooth surface, precision gum contouring is performed to create symmetrical arcs, which is vital for the aesthetics of the Hollywood Smile.

• Restorative Foundation: If you have missing teeth, preparatory work for bridges or the placement of temporary dental crowns on damaged teeth may occur at this stage. Our goal is a solid foundation for your permanent porcelain veneers and dental crowns.

Step 3: Veneer Preparation and Impression

If opting for traditional porcelain veneers (or sometimes Lumineers®), a tiny amount of enamel is gently contoured—often less than a millimetre—to make space for the veneer. An accurate impression of your teeth is then taken and sent to our master laboratory, where your custom porcelain veneers or Lumineers® are individually handcrafted.

Step 4: Final Bonding

When your custom porcelain veneers or Lumineers® (or permanent dental crowns and bridges) return from the lab, we check the fit, colour, and shape meticulously. Once confirmed, the surfaces are prepared, and the porcelain veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth using a high-strength dental adhesive. This step instantly transforms your smile into the stunning, flawless Hollywood Smile you designed. After bonding the porcelain veneers, a final check ensures optimal bite and comfort.

This structured process ensures a perfect, durable Hollywood Smile, whether achieved through porcelain veneers, Lumineers®, or complex restorations using dental crowns and bridges.

Hollywood Smile Pre-Care

Pre-care for a Hollywood Smile is crucial for ensuring the longevity and successful integration of your new veneers, Lumineers, or dental crowns. Before beginning the main procedure, it is essential to ensure your gums and underlying teeth are completely healthy. This phase often involves professional deep cleaning, addressing any existing decay or gum disease, and completing necessary preliminary treatments like professional teeth whitening on surrounding natural teeth. Furthermore, your pre-care may include minor gum contouring to establish an aesthetically symmetrical gum line, setting a perfect foundation for your flawless Hollywood Smile.

Hollywood Smile Post-Care

Post-care for your brilliant Hollywood Smile, featuring porcelain veneers, Lumineers, or bridges, focuses on protection and maintenance. Although porcelain veneers and dental crowns are durable, you must avoid using your teeth to bite hard objects (like ice or pens) and refrain from biting into extremely hard foods. Maintain meticulous oral hygiene by brushing twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste and flossing carefully, especially around the edges of your veneers and bridges, to prevent gum issues. If you grind your teeth, wearing a custom night guard is critical to protect your investment and preserve the integrity of your new, perfect Hollywood Smile.