A smile makeover in Bushey at Caspian Dental Clinic isn’t a package or a set look. It’s a bespoke plan combining treatments such as clear aligners, whitening, composite bonding and porcelain veneers to address what you’d like to change, in a way that suits your face and keeps as much natural tooth as possible.
The aim is a smile that looks healthy, natural and like you, and that’s realistic to maintain. We call it helping you smile inside and out.
What a smile makeover can include
- Clear aligners to straighten crowded or spaced teeth
- Teeth whitening to lighten the shade of your natural teeth
- Composite bonding to repair chips, close small gaps and refine shape
- Porcelain veneers where larger changes in colour or shape are needed
- Replacing old fillings or crowns that no longer match
Not everyone needs everything. For some people, aligners and whitening are enough; for others, a few bonded edges make the difference.
Planning your smile makeover in Bushey
Careful planning means you know what to expect before any tooth is changed.
Consultation
We listen to what you’d like to change, examine your teeth, gums and bite, and talk through your options, including their limits, risks and costs.
Photographs
Photographs of your face and smile help us assess proportions, symmetry and how your teeth sit with your lips.
Study models (from £500)
Accurate models of your teeth let us study your bite and plan changes in detail.
Lab wax-up (from £650)
A dental technician builds the proposed shape of your teeth in wax on the models, so you can preview the result and ask for changes before treatment starts.
Your treatment plan
We explain the sequence, timescale, costs and alternatives, and you can take whatever time you need to decide.
Why the order of treatment matters
Getting the sequence right protects your teeth and your result. A typical order is:
- Health first: treating any decay or gum problems, often with a hygiene visit.
- Straighten: moving teeth into a better position first can mean less tooth needs reshaping later.
- Whiten: composite and porcelain don’t whiten, so natural teeth are whitened before new work is matched to them.
- Bond or veneer: refining shape and colour once teeth are in position and the shade has settled.
- Protect: retainers to hold straightened teeth, a night guard if you grind, and regular check-ups.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Anything from a few weeks to many months. Whitening followed by bonding can often be completed within a few weeks. Plans that start with aligners take months, because teeth need time to move safely. Porcelain veneers add several appointments plus laboratory time. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at the planning stage.
Realistic expectations
A well-planned makeover can make a real difference, but it works within the limits of your teeth, gums, bite and face. We’ll be honest if a change you’d like isn’t achievable or wouldn’t last.
- Whitening results vary, and crowns, fillings and veneers won’t change colour.
- Bonding can stain and chip, and will need polishing or repair.
- Veneers involve irreversible enamel removal and will eventually need replacing.
- Aligner results depend on wearing retainers for life.
Every treatment needs some maintenance, so we’ll talk about ongoing care and costs, not just the first result.
“Great personal service – Dr Mirzakhani goes the extra mile to make sure you’ve really been looked after.”
Askari, Google review
Before and after
These before-and-after photographs show results for some of our patients. Your own result will depend on your teeth and the treatments in your plan. You can see more on our success stories page.
Smile makeover costs
Because every plan is different, there’s no single price. Your cost is built from the treatments you choose, for example:
- Study models from £500 and a lab wax-up from £650
- Teeth whitening from £510
- Composite bonding from £250 per tooth
- Porcelain veneers from £1,000 per tooth
- ClearSmile aligners from £2,500 per arch
You’ll receive a full breakdown before you commit. You can see all our fees on our prices page.
“Both my wife and I were very well looked after and all procedures as well as cost were fully explained prior to the treatments.”
Ravindra, Google review
Why plan your makeover with Caspian
Your makeover is planned and carried out by Dr Kimia Mirzakhani, our principal dentist, who has more than 25 years’ experience, so you see the same dentist at every stage. We offer Saturday appointments, and patients come to us from across Watford and Oxhey.
Smile makeover FAQs
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a planned combination of cosmetic and restorative treatments, such as aligners, whitening, bonding and veneers, designed around your teeth and face. There’s no fixed package; your plan depends on what you’d like to change and what’s clinically suitable.
How much does a smile makeover cost?
It depends entirely on the treatments involved. Planning may include study models (from £500) and a wax-up (from £650), and your full cost is confirmed before treatment.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Anything from a few weeks for whitening and bonding to many months if straightening is needed first. We’ll give you a timeline when we plan your treatment.
Can I see what my new smile will look like before treatment?
Yes. A lab-made wax-up (from £650) shows the proposed shape of your teeth on a model, so you can discuss changes before any tooth is altered.
Do I need veneers to improve my smile?
Not necessarily. Many smiles can be improved with aligners, whitening and composite bonding alone, which keep more of your natural tooth. We’ll only suggest veneers if they’re the better long-term option for you.
Will my smile look natural?
That’s our aim. We plan shape and shade around your face, lips and remaining teeth, and the wax-up lets you check proportions before treatment. We’ll advise you honestly if a very bright or dramatic change might look unnatural.