What Is a Smile Makeover?

A smile makeover is a comprehensive cosmetic treatment plan that uses a combination of dental procedures to improve the overall appearance of your smile. Unlike a single cosmetic procedure, a smile makeover addresses multiple concerns simultaneously — color, shape, size, alignment, and gum appearance — for a harmonious, natural-looking result.

What Does a Smile Makeover Address?

Concern Possible Solutions

Tooth color Whitening, veneers, cosmetic crowns

Tooth shape Bonding, veneers, contouring

Missing teeth Implants, bridges, dentures

Uneven gum line Gum contouring (referral)

Worn teeth Crowns, veneers, occlusal rehabilitation

Gaps or crowding Veneers, bonding, orthodontic referral

Old restorations Replacement with tooth-colored options

The Smile Design Process at Remcon Prime Dental

Step 1 — Comprehensive Consultation

Dr. Kim takes time to understand:

• What bothers you most about your current smile

• Your aesthetic goals and lifestyle

• Your budget and timeline

• Any functional concerns (bite, TMJ, grinding)

Step 2 — Records and Analysis

• Photographs — full face, smile close-up, profile

• Digital X-rays and bite analysis

• Gum health assessment

• Study models or digital scans

Step 3 — Smile Design

Dr. Kim develops a customized treatment plan that considers:

• Facial proportions — how your smile relates to your face

• Tooth proportion — ideal width-to-length ratios

• Gum symmetry — even gumline around each tooth

• Midline — alignment of the center of your smile

• Occlusion — how everything functions together

Step 4 — Preview (Wax-up or Digital Mock-up)

Before any treatment begins:

• A dental laboratory creates a diagnostic wax-up of your planned smile

• This can be tried in your mouth as a temporary mock-up

• You see and feel the proposed result before committing

• Adjustments are made based on your feedback

Step 5 — Treatment Sequence

Procedures are completed in the correct order:

1. Any necessary health treatment first (decay, gum disease)

2. Orthodontic or surgical procedures if needed

3. Implants and bone grafting

4. Final restorations — crowns, veneers, bonding

Why Dr. Kim for Your Smile Makeover?

Smile makeovers sit at the intersection of aesthetics, function, and clinical precision — the exact focus of prosthodontic training. Dr. Kim’s background means your makeover is planned with your long-term oral health and bite function in mind, not just immediate appearance. Every cosmetic decision is made with a full understanding of how it affects your teeth, gums, and jaw for years to come.