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A smile makeover in Kanata is not a single procedure. It is a coordinated cosmetic plan that combines two or more treatments to transform the overall appearance of your smile, tailored to what you want to change and what your teeth actually need. One person’s makeover might be six veneers across the front teeth; another’s might be whitening, two crowns and a little reshaping. The word describes the plan, not one product.
That distinction matters, because a good makeover starts with the whole picture rather than a single treatment. We look at the colour, shape, length and alignment of your teeth, how much gum shows when you smile, the health of the teeth underneath, and how everything sits against your lips and face.
Then we build a plan that gets you to the result you want in the fewest, most conservative steps. That is what cosmetic dentistry done properly looks like, an outcome designed for your face, not a menu of procedures sold one at a time.
The hardest part of committing to cosmetic work is not knowing what you will end up with. We remove that uncertainty at the very first appointment. Your complimentary consultation includes a digital scan and a smile-design preview, so you can see a simulation of your projected result on screen before you have agreed to anything.
This is also where we are honest about what is realistic. Some changes are dramatic and some are subtle, and we would far rather show you an accurate preview and set the right expectation than promise a Hollywood smile and disappoint you. If a simpler, less expensive treatment would get you most of the way there, we will tell you, that is the whole point of planning before touching a tooth.
Every smile makeover is built from a small set of cosmetic and restorative treatments, chosen and sequenced for your case. These are the building blocks, and each links to a page that explains it in full.
The centrepiece of most makeovers. Thin custom shells bonded to the front of the visible teeth to change their colour, shape and symmetry in one step. If your goal is a uniform, brighter, straighter-looking smile, porcelain veneers are usually the treatment doing most of the work.
Often the simplest and most affordable first step. Professional teeth whitening lifts years of staining from coffee, wine and age, and for many people whitening alone is enough. Where a makeover includes veneers or crowns, we whiten first so the new restorations are matched to your brighter shade.
When teeth are crowded or crooked, straightening them first with Invisalign often produces a better and more conservative result than masking the misalignment with veneers. Sometimes aligners are the whole makeover; sometimes they set the stage for cosmetic finishing.
Where a tooth is broken or heavily filled rather than simply discoloured, a crown restores it properly. Our same-day crowns are milled in-house and colour-matched to blend into the makeover in a single visit.
A gap changes the whole balance of a smile. Where a tooth is missing, dental implants provide a permanent, natural-looking replacement that anchors the rest of the cosmetic work.
For smaller corrections, a chipped edge, a slightly uneven tooth, a small gap, tooth-coloured dental bonding or gentle reshaping can make a visible difference without the commitment of veneers. Not every makeover needs the biggest treatment; often a light touch is the right answer.
We listen to what bothers you about your smile, examine your teeth and gums, take a digital scan, and show you a preview of the possible result. You leave knowing the plan, the sequence, the timeline and the cost in writing.
Cosmetic work only lasts if the teeth underneath are healthy. If there is decay or gum disease, we treat that first, building a beautiful smile on an unstable foundation is how makeovers fail. A good family dentist in Kanata will always check the health of the mouth before the appearance of it.
Where a plan combines treatments, sequence matters. Alignment usually comes first, then any crowns or veneers, with whitening timed so every visible surface matches. Doing it in the right order is the difference between a result that looks designed and one that looks patched together.
Final adjustments to shape, bite and shade so the result feels like your own teeth rather than an obvious dental job. The best makeover is one nobody can identify as work, they just notice you look well.
Every smile makeover at Terry Fox Dental starts with a consultation, not a treatment list. Our team reviews the colour, shape and alignment of your teeth alongside your gums, bite and facial proportions, then builds a sequenced plan and shows you a digital preview before any treatment begins.
You are told honestly when a simpler, less expensive treatment will get you most of the way to your goal, and when a fuller combination of treatments is genuinely needed. That honesty is the foundation of every makeover we plan.
Because a smile makeover is a combination of treatments rather than a single procedure, there is no one price, the cost depends entirely on what your plan includes. A whitening-and-bonding refresh sits at the modest end; a full set of porcelain veneers is a significant investment.
| Treatment | What It Addresses | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Whitening | Staining from coffee, wine and age | Starts in the low hundreds |
| Dental Bonding | Chips, small gaps, minor reshaping | Priced per tooth |
| Porcelain Veneers | Colour, shape and symmetry, the centrepiece treatment | ~$900–$2,500 per tooth |
| Invisalign / Clear Aligners | Crowding or misalignment before cosmetic finishing | Quoted at consultation |
| Same-Day Crowns | Broken or heavily filled teeth | Quoted at consultation |
| Dental Implants | Replacing a missing tooth | Quoted at consultation |
We quote your specific plan in writing at the consultation, with no obligation, and we break it down by treatment so you can see exactly where the cost sits and stage the work over time if you prefer. Payment plans are available. Purely cosmetic treatments are not usually covered by insurance, but where a makeover includes restorative work, a crown on a broken tooth, for instance, that portion often is, and we verify your benefits before you decide anything.
A smile makeover is a considered investment. Spread the cost across manageable monthly payments, and we verify insurance benefits for any restorative portion of your plan before you decide.
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If you have searched for a smile makeover near me from Stittsville or the western side of Ottawa, our clinic is at 600 Terry Fox Drive, about eight minutes from Stittsville Main Street, with free parking on site. Cosmetic work usually means a few visits, so an easy, close location genuinely matters.
We plan and carry out smile makeovers for Stittsville, Kanata, Bridlewood, Katimavik, Glen Cairn, Carp, Richmond and the wider Ottawa area. You do not need to be an existing patient of our dental clinic in Kanata to start with a cosmetic consultation. When you are ready, you can book a consultation and we will show you what is possible for your smile.
A makeover is an investment, and it is protected by the same ordinary care as natural teeth: brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings. Veneers and crowns are brushed and flossed exactly as your own teeth are, with particular attention to the gumline where restoration meets tooth.
If you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard protects the work, we will recommend one where it is warranted. Whitening is not permanent and can be topped up periodically to keep everything bright. And because cosmetic restorations should be checked as part of routine care, keeping up regular visits with your family dentist in Kanata is what keeps a makeover looking its best for years.
Where straightening is one part of a wider cosmetic plan.
Usually done after aligners so restorations match the final shade.
checkups, cleanings and preventive care for every age, at one clinic.
Restorative work, milled and placed in a single visit.
Our clinics offer same-day appointments for your emergencies. If you need a dentist to help you in a crisis, please do not hesitate, call us right away!