Porcelain Veneers
The cosmetic centerpiece of most smile makeovers. Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of teeth to change shape, size, and color simultaneously. Typically 6-10 veneers for comprehensive transformations.
01Smile Makeovers
Smile makeovers in Downey.
Comprehensive cosmetic transformations led by Dr. Hadis Reyhani, combining the right procedures into one coordinated treatment plan.
02What Is a Smile Makeover
Smile design, considered comprehensively.
A smile makeover is a coordinated cosmetic dentistry plan that addresses multiple aspects of your smile at once, color, shape, alignment, and proportion, rather than treating individual concerns in isolation. The result is a comprehensive transformation that considers how your smile relates to your face, lips, and personality, not just how individual teeth look.
Most smile makeovers combine several procedures: porcelain veneers for shape and color, professional whitening to brighten surrounding teeth, dental bonding for refinements, and sometimes orthodontic preparation (Invisalign) before cosmetic work to achieve the best foundation. Some cases also involve gum contouring or restorative work for teeth that need both function and aesthetic improvement.
Dr. Hadis Reyhani leads our cosmetic practice and designs every smile makeover personally. Her approach is consultative, what would you change about your smile if you could, what would you keep, what does the smile you want look like? The treatment plan emerges from understanding what matters to you, not from applying a default formula.
Smile makeovers represent a significant investment in time, money, and trust. We approach them seriously, with honest evaluation of what is possible, what is not, and what would actually serve you best. Sometimes the best smile makeover is simpler than patients expect; sometimes it requires a multi-phase plan over months. The right answer depends on you.
03Components
What a smile makeover can include.
Each smile makeover is custom. Most combine several of these elements based on individual goals.
Professional Whitening
In-office or at-home whitening to brighten teeth before or alongside cosmetic work. Often the first step in a multi-phase makeover, allowing veneers and other restorations to be matched to the brighter shade.
Dental Bonding
Used for smaller refinements, single-tooth corrections, or to address cosmetic concerns where veneers would be excessive. Often combined with veneers in different parts of the smile.
Invisalign Preparation
For patients with significant alignment issues, Invisalign treatment before cosmetic work creates the best foundation. Treats the underlying bite while making the cosmetic phase more conservative and longer-lasting.
Gum Contouring
For “gummy smiles” or uneven gum lines, conservative reshaping creates a more balanced, harmonious smile. Often performed by Dr. Stephen, our in-house periodontist, in coordination with the cosmetic plan.
Restorative Coordination
For teeth needing both function and aesthetics, crowns, implants, or bridges, the cosmetic plan integrates with the restorative work so all teeth match in color, shape, and proportion.
04The Process
How a smile makeover comes together.
The process is consultative and considered, not transactional. Here is how most smile makeovers progress from first consultation to final result.
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Free Consultation. Conversation about what you want to change about your smile, photos, and review of options. No pressure, no commitment, just a starting point.
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Smile Design. Dr. Reyhani creates a digital smile design showing what is possible. You see a preview of the proposed transformation before committing to treatment.
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Phased Treatment Plan. The plan is broken into phases with timelines and costs for each. Some phases may happen sequentially (Invisalign first, veneers later); others may happen concurrently.
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Treatment Phase. The actual procedures, typically scheduled over weeks or months depending on the components involved. Each phase has a clear purpose and outcome.
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Final Refinement. After all major procedures are complete, fine adjustments and refinements ensure the smile design works in your face, lips, and daily life. Photos document the result.
Most smile makeovers take 2-6 months from consultation to completion, depending on whether orthodontic preparation is involved and how many procedures are needed.
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05Is It Right for You
When a smile makeover is the right choice.
Smile makeovers serve specific patients with specific goals. Here is when one typically makes sense.
Who Benefits from a Smile Makeover
- Multiple cosmetic concerns (color, shape, alignment) you want addressed together
- A significant life event (wedding, milestone, professional change) where smile transformation matters
- Existing dental work that no longer matches surrounding teeth
- Years of self-consciousness about your smile that affects daily confidence
- Financial readiness for the investment a comprehensive plan requires
- Comfort with a multi-phase treatment over weeks or months
- Trust in the process and the people guiding the plan
When a Simpler Approach Might Be Better
- Single-tooth or small-area cosmetic concerns (consider bonding or single veneer)
- Color-only concerns (consider professional whitening alone)
- Mild alignment-only concerns (consider Invisalign alone)
- Patients exploring cosmetic dentistry for the first time (consider starting with whitening or bonding)
- Patients on tight timelines for upcoming events (multi-phase plans take time)
We will tell you honestly when a comprehensive smile makeover is not the right answer. Sometimes simpler treatment serves the goal better. Sometimes the goal itself shifts after a thoughtful conversation.
06Results
Real smile transformations.
Each smile makeover is unique. Examples below demonstrate the range of transformations Dr. Reyhani has designed.
Before
AfterMaria — Veneers + Whitening
Eight upper veneers designed to brighten, lengthen, and balance her smile, paired with whitening of lower teeth to match. Completed over 6 weeks.
Before
AfterJames — Invisalign + Bonding + Whitening
Four months of Invisalign to correct alignment, followed by professional whitening and minor bonding refinements. Completed over 5 months.
Before
AfterLinda — Comprehensive Restorative + Cosmetic
Combination of zirconia crowns on damaged back teeth and pressed ceramic veneers on front teeth, designed to coordinate as one unified smile. Completed over 4 months.
Photos shown with patient permission. Last names withheld for privacy. Individual results vary based on starting condition, materials chosen, and home care.
07Common Questions
Questions about smile makeovers?
Smile makeovers are a major decision. Honest answers to the questions patients ask most often.
Ask a QuestionCost varies significantly based on which procedures are included. A makeover involving 6-8 veneers, professional whitening, and bonding refinements typically ranges from $12,000-$25,000+. Adding Invisalign preparation, gum contouring, or restorative work increases the investment. We provide a clear, itemized cost breakdown at your consultation, with no obligation. CareCredit financing is available, often allowing patients to spread payments over 12-60 months.
Most smile makeovers take 2-6 months from consultation to completion. Cases involving Invisalign preparation typically take 6-12 months total because the orthodontic phase comes first. Single-phase cases (veneers + whitening) can sometimes be completed in 6-8 weeks. Timeline depends on procedures involved.
Yes. Dr. Reyhani designs each makeover to match your face, age, lip line, and personality, not generic aesthetic templates. The goal is the best version of your smile, not a Hollywood version that looks transplanted onto your face. Most patients report they look like themselves, just with the smile they always wanted.
Lifespan depends on the materials chosen and your habits. Porcelain veneers typically last 15-20+ years. Bonding lasts 5-10 years. Whitening lasts 1-3 years before touch-ups are needed. With proper care (good home hygiene, night guard if you grind, avoiding habits that damage cosmetic work), most patients enjoy their results for decades.
Most components are not fully reversible. Porcelain veneers require minor enamel removal that does not regrow. Bonding is generally reversible. Whitening fades naturally over time. The decision to proceed with a smile makeover is a permanent commitment, which is why we approach planning carefully and conservatively.
This is what the consultation and design process is for. Dr. Reyhani uses digital smile design technology to show you proposed changes before any treatment begins. You see a preview of how the final smile would look against your face and lip line, and we adjust the design until you are confident in the direction.
Most cosmetic concerns can be addressed, but not always in the way patients initially imagine. Some concerns benefit from veneers; others benefit from orthodontic preparation first; some are best addressed with simple bonding or whitening alone. The honest evaluation at your consultation will tell you what is realistic for your specific situation.
Most smile makeovers focus on the visible front teeth (top 8-10), since these are what people see when you smile and talk. Back teeth are addressed if they have functional issues (decay, damage, missing) but are typically not part of the cosmetic phase. If back teeth need work, it is integrated into the overall plan.
08Why Us
Comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, all in-house.
Smile makeovers require coordinated work across multiple procedures and sometimes multiple specialists. Having everyone on the same team matters.
Cosmetic-led practice
Dr. Hadis Reyhani has extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry. Smile design is the work she has spent her career mastering, not a side service.
Specialists on staff
When orthodontic preparation, periodontal contouring, or restorative work is needed, our in-house team handles it. No referrals to outside offices, no information lost in handoffs.
Bilingual cosmetic conversations
Cosmetic decisions are personal. We discuss what you want, what is possible, and what makes sense in your preferred language, English or Spanish.
Honest evaluation, every consultation
Smile makeovers are a significant investment. We tell you when a simpler approach would serve you better, even if it means recommending less treatment.
09Explore More
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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