Smile Makeover in Simi Valley
Maybe you've started hiding your teeth in photos, or you've been putting off fixing a chipped front tooth, a gap, or years of staining because you weren't sure where to begin. For many of our patients in Simi Valley, the concern isn't one tooth. It's the overall look of their smile. At 805 Dentistry, we plan a smile makeover around exactly that: what bothers you, what's healthy, and which treatments will work together to address both.
A smile makeover is a personalized plan that combines cosmetic and restorative treatments to change how your smile looks as a whole. Rather than treating each problem separately, we look at tooth color, shape, size, spacing, alignment, and how your gums frame your teeth. Then we build a sequence of care that fits together.
Because we offer a wide range of treatments under one roof, your plan can draw from many options. Depending on your needs, it might include:
- Porcelain veneers or composite bonding to reshape chipped, worn, or uneven teeth
- In-office or take-home teeth whitening to brighten discoloration
- Invisalign or other clear aligners, or traditional braces, to straighten teeth or close gaps
- Gum contouring or crown lengthening to balance a gummy or uneven gumline
- Tooth recontouring for small refinements in shape
- Crowns, bridges, or dental implants to restore or replace damaged or missing teeth
One patient may need only whitening and a few bonded teeth. Another may need orthodontics first, followed by veneers. The plan is built around your mouth, not a package.
Smile makeover patients from Simi Valley get the convenience of a practice that handles most of the work in one place. We're located in Thousand Oaks, and we routinely care for patients who travel from Simi Valley and nearby communities. You don't have to coordinate between several separate offices for your cosmetic, gum, orthodontic, and implant care.
Our team includes board-certified specialists in periodontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and dental anesthesiology. We also have an on-site dental lab. That means if your plan involves gum treatment, a root canal, imaging, or crowns, those pieces can be handled within the same practice. Your care stays consistent from start to finish.
What happens at the first smile makeover visit?
Your first visit is a conversation and a thorough exam. We'll ask what you'd like to change and what you've been unhappy with. Then we'll check the health of your teeth and gums, because cosmetic work holds up best on a healthy foundation.
We may use 2D and 3D imaging, including CBCT when it's needed, to get a complete picture. We also offer Digital Smile Design, which helps us plan and show you the proposed changes before treatment begins. If we find cavities, gum disease, or bite problems, we'll explain how they fit into your plan. Those issues are usually addressed first, so the cosmetic work has a stable base.
Who is a good candidate for a smile makeover?
You may be a good candidate if you're bothered by more than one aspect of your smile and you're willing to follow a treatment plan that may take several steps. Common reasons include stained or dull teeth, chips and cracks, gaps, crowding, worn edges, an uneven gumline, and missing teeth.
Candidacy depends on your oral health and your goals. If you have active gum disease, for example, we'll treat that before placing veneers or other restorations. If dental anxiety has kept you from seeking care, you have options. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia through our board-certified dental anesthesiologist, so you can choose the level of comfort that's right for you.
How long does treatment take, and what is aftercare like?
The timeline depends entirely on what your plan includes. Whitening and bonding may take only a few visits. Plans that involve aligners, implants, or gum procedures take longer, because each step needs to be finished before the next one starts. We'll walk you through the expected sequence before you commit.
Aftercare focuses on protecting your results. That means daily brushing and flossing, regular cleanings and exams, and following any specific instructions for your restorations. If you wear aligners or braces, you'll need retainers afterward. If you grind your teeth, we may recommend a night guard to help protect veneers and crowns. For implant patients, our periodontal team provides ongoing implant maintenance.
How can I pay for a smile makeover?
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, and we welcome self-pay patients. Coverage for cosmetic treatment varies. Some parts of a makeover, such as crowns or gum treatment, may be handled differently by your plan than purely cosmetic work, so we'll help you understand your benefits.
Financing is also available, which allows many patients to move forward with a complete plan rather than piecing it together. If you live in Simi Valley and you're ready to talk about your smile, contact our team to schedule a consultation.