A smile makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic and restorative dental treatments designed to transform the way your smile looks and functions. Rather than addressing a single tooth, a smile makeover considers your whole smile, the color, shape, alignment, and proportion of your teeth, and brings everything together into a result that looks natural and beautiful. At Infinite Dental Wellness in Glendale, CA, Dr. Leon Kiraj and Dr. Liana Muradyan, a USC-trained husband-and-wife team, design each smile makeover around your individual goals, facial features, and budget. The result is a confident, radiant smile that feels like the best version of your own.
Whether your teeth are stained, chipped, gapped, worn, uneven, or you are missing one or more teeth, a smile makeover can help. This page explains the treatments commonly used in a makeover, how the process works, and what to expect. When you are ready, call (818) 541-1110 to schedule your consultation.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a comprehensive treatment plan that combines two or more cosmetic or restorative procedures to achieve a complete transformation. Because no two smiles are alike, no two makeovers are identical. Some patients need only whitening and a few bonded touch-ups, while others benefit from a combination of veneers, crowns, and tooth replacement. The goal is always the same: a healthy, harmonious, natural-looking smile that fits your face and your personality. The first step is a thorough consultation, where we listen to what bothers you about your smile and what you hope to achieve, then design a plan to get you there.
What Concerns Can a Smile Makeover Address?
A smile makeover can correct a wide variety of cosmetic and functional concerns. Many patients seek treatment for one or more of the following:
- Teeth that are stained, yellowed, or discolored
- Chips, cracks, or worn edges
- Gaps or spaces between teeth
- Teeth that are uneven in size or shape
- Slightly crooked or misaligned teeth
- Old, discolored fillings or restorations
- One or more missing teeth that affect your smile and bite
During your consultation, we will examine your teeth and gums, discuss your priorities, and recommend the combination of treatments that will give you the most natural and lasting result.
Procedures Used in a Typical Smile Makeover
A smile makeover draws on several proven treatments. We select and combine them based on your specific needs, often layering treatments so each one builds on the last for a cohesive final result.
Teeth Whitening
Whitening is frequently the first step in a smile makeover because it brightens your natural teeth dramatically and creates a fresh foundation for any additional work. Our professional whitening can lighten teeth by eight shades or more, far beyond what store-bought kits achieve. By whitening first, we can match any veneers, crowns, or bonding to your newly brightened shade, ensuring the entire smile looks even and luminous. Whitening is fast, comfortable, and one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh your appearance.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells, typically porcelain, that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. They are one of the most transformative tools in cosmetic dentistry because a single set of veneers can correct chips, gaps, stains, and irregular shapes all at once. Veneers create a smile that is even, bright, and natural-looking, and they are highly resistant to staining. For patients who want a dramatic, lasting change to the front teeth, veneers are often the centerpiece of a smile makeover. We design them to complement your facial features so the result looks authentically yours.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite material to repair minor imperfections in a single visit. We can use bonding to fix small chips, close minor gaps, reshape a tooth, or cover discoloration. Bonding is conservative, affordable, and immediate, making it a great complement to whitening and veneers for fine-tuning your smile. It is often used to perfect smaller details once the larger changes are in place.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth is significantly damaged, decayed, or weakened, a dental crown restores both its strength and its appearance. A crown is a tooth-colored cap that covers the entire tooth, and modern porcelain crowns look remarkably natural. In a smile makeover, crowns are used to rebuild teeth that need more than a veneer or bonding can provide, ensuring that every tooth in your smile is both beautiful and fully functional. Crowns also play a key role when we replace missing teeth with a bridge.
Replacing Missing Teeth as Part of Your Makeover
If you are missing one or more teeth, replacing them is an essential part of a complete smile makeover, both for appearance and for healthy function. We replace missing teeth with custom dental bridges and dentures. A bridge fills a gap by anchoring a natural-looking replacement tooth to the teeth on either side, restoring your smile and your ability to chew. Dentures, whether partial or full, replace multiple missing teeth and rebuild a complete smile. We design every restoration to look natural and feel comfortable, so you can speak, eat, and smile with confidence. By restoring missing teeth alongside cosmetic enhancements, we create a result that is both beautiful and built to last.
The Smile Makeover Process and What to Expect
Your smile makeover begins with a comprehensive consultation. We examine your teeth, gums, and bite, take any necessary images, and talk in detail about what you would like to change. From there, we create a customized treatment plan that sequences your procedures in the right order, often starting with any necessary health-related care, then whitening, then cosmetic treatments such as veneers, bonding, and crowns. We will explain the timeline, the number of visits involved, and what to expect at each stage so there are no surprises.
Throughout the process, your comfort and input matter. We keep you informed, welcome your feedback on shade and shape, and make adjustments so the final result matches your vision. Because a makeover is built step by step, you will often see meaningful improvements early on, with the full transformation revealed as the plan is completed.
Caring for Your New Smile
A smile makeover is an investment, and good home care keeps it looking its best for years. Brush twice a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste, floss daily, and keep up with regular cleanings and checkups so we can monitor your restorations. Limiting staining foods and drinks such as coffee, red wine, and tea helps preserve your bright shade, and avoiding habits like chewing ice or using your teeth as tools protects veneers and bonding. With proper care, your makeover results can last a very long time, and we will guide you on exactly how to maintain them.
Cost, Insurance, and Candidacy
Because every smile makeover is tailored to the individual, the cost depends on which treatments you choose and how many teeth are involved. During your consultation, we will provide a clear plan and discuss the investment so you can make informed decisions. We accept all PPO dental insurance plans; while purely cosmetic procedures may have limited coverage, restorative treatments such as crowns, bridges, and dentures are often partially covered. Please note we do not accept Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal. Most healthy adults with good gum health are candidates for a makeover, and we will confirm this and address any underlying issues first. Call (818) 541-1110 to discuss your options.
Why Choose Infinite Dental Wellness in Glendale
Glendale patients trust Infinite Dental Wellness because we combine artistry, experience, and genuine care. With a 4.9-star rating from more than 300 reviews, Dr. Leon Kiraj and Dr. Liana Muradyan have helped countless patients fall in love with their smiles. Our office is mercury-free, welcoming to all ages, and focused on gentle, comfortable care, with relaxation options available for anxious patients and same-day emergency appointments when you need them.
How Do I Start My Smile Makeover?
What to Expect at Your Smile Makeover Consultation
Your consultation is the most important part of the entire process, because it is where your goals and our expertise come together. We begin by simply asking what you would like to change. Maybe you want a brighter smile for an upcoming event, want to repair years of wear, or have never felt confident about a gap or a chipped tooth. From there, we perform a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and bite, and review any images so we understand the full picture of your oral health. This ensures that your makeover is built on a healthy foundation and that the results will last.
We then walk you through your options, explaining the benefits and trade-offs of each treatment so you can make confident, informed choices. Because every plan is customized, we tailor the recommendations to your priorities, your timeline, and your budget. You will leave the consultation with a clear understanding of what your makeover will involve, how many visits it will take, and what your new smile will look like.
A Smile Makeover Tailored to You
No two faces are the same, and a beautiful smile is one that fits your unique features. We consider the shape of your face, the color of your skin and eyes, the proportion of your lips, and the natural character of your teeth when designing your makeover. The goal is never a generic, artificial look but a smile that appears effortlessly natural, as though you were simply born with it. Small details, such as the slight translucency at the edges of teeth and the gentle curve of the smile line, make all the difference in creating a result that looks authentic and flattering.
This blend of dentistry and artistry is what sets a thoughtfully designed smile makeover apart. Dr. Leon Kiraj and Dr. Liana Muradyan take pride in creating smiles that not only look stunning but also feel like a true reflection of the person behind them. The reward is a smile you are proud to share, in photos, at work, and in everyday life.
The Lasting Benefits of a Smile Makeover
A smile makeover does more than improve appearances. Restoring damaged and missing teeth protects your bite, supports healthy chewing, and can relieve strain caused by uneven or worn teeth. Replacing missing teeth with bridges or dentures helps maintain the structure of your mouth and keeps remaining teeth from shifting. And the confidence that comes with loving your smile can be life-changing, encouraging you to smile more freely, speak with assurance, and feel better in social and professional settings. A makeover is an investment in both your dental health and your overall well-being.
To get started on your smile makeover, call our Glendale dentist office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Leon Kiraj and Dr. Liana Muradyan. You can reach us at (818) 541-1110, and we will be happy to schedule a time that is convenient for you. Together, we will design a treatment plan that fits your goals, your timeline, and your budget, and take the first step toward the confident, radiant smile you deserve.