Beautiful smiles in Shrewsbury, PA, are about more than looks, because a smile you like changes how you feel at work and with friends. A smile makeover at Southern York Smile Care puts that within reach with a plan built for your teeth, your goals and your timeline.
Why your smile matters
A smile is one of the first things people notice. It shapes first impressions in a job interview, on a first date and across the table at dinner. Many people say a smile they are proud of makes them seem friendlier and more confident, and helps them feel that way too.
Our smile makeover patients often tell us the biggest change is not in the mirror. It is in how they act. They smile in photos again, speak up in meetings and stop covering their mouth when they laugh. That kind of confidence carries into professional and social life alike.
A smile makeover is also about comfort and health, not just looks. Straight teeth are easier to clean. A replaced tooth stops neighbors from drifting. Repaired chips stop small cracks from spreading. The best makeovers improve how your teeth work as well as how they look.
It is also never too late. Adults of every age come in for makeovers, from new graduates to grandparents.
A custom plan for every smile
There is no single makeover that suits everyone. Some people need one small fix. Others want a complete change. That is why every makeover at Southern York Smile Care starts with a conversation about what you like, what you do not like and what you hope to see.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS, completed the NYU Aesthetic Continuum in cosmetic dentistry and has 35+ years in practice. Before you commit to anything, cosmetic imaging can give you a preview of your possible results. That way you can see your new smile and adjust the plan before treatment starts.
Common concerns and how they are fixed
Most smile makeovers combine a few treatments. Here are the common concerns and the options for each.
Crooked or crowded teeth
If your teeth are misaligned, Invisalign clear aligners can straighten them without metal braces. The aligners are nearly invisible and removable, so you can eat what you like and brush normally. Dr. Haywood is an Elite Invisalign Provider. Teens can use Invisalign Teen, and Invisalign Express suits some smaller corrections. For a faster change to the look of minor crowding, porcelain veneers can act as instant orthodontics.
A missing tooth
A gap can take the shine off an otherwise lovely smile. It can also let nearby teeth drift. Dental implants replace the missing root as well as the tooth, so the result looks and feels natural. Dr. Haywood is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Yellow or dull teeth
Teeth naturally darken with time, coffee and tea. Professional whitening can deliver results that surprise you. Our laser whitening is done in the office, and our article All Tooth Stains Are Not Created Equal explains which stains respond best.
Chips, gaps and worn edges
Cosmetic bonding repairs small chips and gaps with tooth-colored material. For a bigger change in shape and color, porcelain veneers cover the fronts of teeth with thin, natural-looking porcelain. In many cases, prepless veneers need little or no drilling.
A gummy smile
If your teeth look short because too much gum shows, a cosmetic gum lift can reshape the gumline for better balance.
Old fillings and crowns
Dark silver fillings and worn crowns can dull a smile. Our office is mercury-free, and old work can be replaced with tooth-colored white fillings or all-porcelain crowns.
Two ways to a new smile
Same-day smile
If you have a wedding, a new job or another big date coming up, timing matters. A same-day smile is planned around your deadline, with the treatment done in a single day. It works well for goals like brightening your smile or fixing a broken tooth. Some goals need a fuller plan over more visits, and you will be told honestly if that is the case.
Complete smile makeover
When you want a full transformation, a complete smile makeover brings several treatments together into one plan. It might combine Invisalign, whitening, veneers, gum shaping and implants in the right order. Each step builds on the one before, so the final result looks balanced and natural.
What to expect
- Consultation. You talk about your goals, and Dr. Haywood examines your teeth, gums and bite.
- Imaging and planning. Digital scans with the iTero Element 3D scanner and cosmetic imaging help map out the result.
- Your plan. You get a clear plan with each step, the timeline and the cost before anything begins.
- Treatment. Work is done in the order that gives the best result. Oral sedation can help if you feel nervous.
- Care and upkeep. You get tips to protect your new smile, and regular cleanings keep it bright.
How long it takes
Timing depends on what is involved. Whitening and bonding can often be done in one visit. Veneers usually take a few visits, since the porcelain is custom made. Invisalign takes months, and implants need time to heal into the bone. Your plan will show the order of each step, so you know what to expect from start to finish.
Caring for your new smile
A makeover lasts best with simple daily care. Brush twice a day with a soft brush, floss every day and keep up with your cleanings. If you grind your teeth, a night guard protects veneers and crowns while you sleep. Cut back on coffee, tea and red wine, or rinse with water after them, to keep your shade bright.
Paying for your makeover
Southern York Smile Care is out of network with every insurer. You pay at the visit, and the office files any claim for reimbursement. Many cosmetic treatments are not covered by insurance, so payment plans can help. CareCredit and Cherry are available, and Invisalign can be paid monthly after a down payment. Kelley Fisher, our Patient Care and Treatment Coordinator, can walk you through the options. See our financing page.
There has never been a better time to get the smile you have always wanted. Browse real results in our smile gallery, or read 5 great reasons to get a smile makeover.
Start your smile makeover in Shrewsbury
Whatever is holding your smile back, there is a solution. Call Southern York Smile Care at (717) 235-3871 or request an appointment. We are at 4 S. Main St in Shrewsbury, PA, and welcome patients from York, southern York County and northern Baltimore County, MD.
DDS cum laude 1987, US Air Force residency, NYU cosmetic training and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, with 35+ years in practice.
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