COSMETIC DENTISTRY
A smile makeover with Dr. Marta Rudat combines the right treatments, in the right sequence, for a result that looks like you, only better.
Quick Answer
A smile makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic and restorative treatments planned as one coordinated case. Veneers, whitening, bonding, alignment, gum recontouring, and restorations may all play a role, depending on what you want to change.
The goal is a smile that fits your face, your age, and the way you look.
The Difference
Veneers are one tool. A smile makeover is the plan that determines:
If your concern is primarily color and shape on otherwise healthy, well-aligned teeth, porcelain veneers may be all you need. But sometimes a little alignment, gum-line adjustment, or whitening the surrounding teeth first creates a more natural, cohesive result.
Dr. Marta looks at your whole mouth before recommending cosmetic treatment. Bite and gum health come before aesthetics - always - because cosmetic work needs a healthy, stable foundation.
That is the difference between placing veneers in isolation and designing a smile as a whole.
Candidacy
A smile makeover makes sense when more than one thing needs to change and those changes need to work together. It isn't necessarily the most extensive approach. It's the most coordinated one.
Color, alignment, spacing, shape, or proportion are all part of the picture.
Older veneers, bonding, or crowns no longer match or fit the way they should.
You want the entire smile considered rather than treating one concern at a time.
Alignment before veneers or whitening before final shade matching can affect the result.
What Changes
You stop thinking about the angle, covering your mouth, or wondering whether your teeth are showing. Smiling starts to feel less like something you have to manage.
You stop thinking about the angle, covering your mouth, or wondering whether your teeth are showing. Smiling starts to feel less like something you have to manage.
A job interview, a first date, a client meeting. When you're no longer thinking about your teeth, you can focus on the person in front of you.
The Process
Most smile makeovers run through five stages. Your exact timeline depends on the treatments involved and the sequence that protects your results.
Before treatment is discussed, Dr. Marta listens. She learns what bothers you, what you've tried, and what you're hoping to change.
She reviews your dental and medical history, then evaluates your teeth, bite, gum health, and existing dental work, along with any photographs or imaging needed. The goal is to understand the whole picture before deciding what, if anything, should change.
Dr. Marta maps out a treatment plan around what you want to change, what your teeth actually need, and how each part of the plan affects the next.
Alignment may come before veneers. Whitening may happen before final shade matching. Existing crowns or restorations may need to be considered so everything works together. Each decision is made with the finished smile in mind.
Photography from similar completed cases can help you see what is realistic for a smile like yours. Dr. Marta can show you work with comparable starting points, concerns, and goals so the conversation is grounded in real results.
For more complex plans, a diagnostic wax-up may be used to evaluate proposed changes in tooth shape and proportion before treatment begins. You have a clear picture of where the plan is going before anything irreversible happens.
Each phase is completed in an order that supports the next. If alignment, whitening, gum treatment, or restorative work is part of the plan, the sequence is intentional so one treatment doesn't compromise another.
When temporary restorations are part of treatment, they give you and Dr. Marta a chance to evaluate shape, proportion, and how the new smile feels before the final work is placed. Adjustments happen while they are still easy to make.
Once each part of the plan comes together, Dr. Marta evaluates the finished smile as a whole, including proportion, color, function, and how the result fits your face.
Her involvement doesn't end when the treatment does. Dr. Marta remains your dentist, caring for your teeth and monitoring the work she designed over time. The person who planned your smile is still there to take care of it.
Treatments
Every smile makeover is different, but a well-designed case often draws from the same set of options. Dr. Marta plans each combination around what you need rather than a bundled package.
Veneers can refine the color, shape, length, and proportion of the front teeth as part of a larger smile design.
Whitening may come first so natural teeth can be brightened before the final shade of veneers, crowns, or other restorations is selected.
Alignment can improve spacing and position before cosmetic treatment, sometimes reducing how much tooth structure needs to be changed later.
Bonding can address smaller chips, gaps, or shape concerns when a more conservative treatment is enough to create the change you want.
When the gum line is uneven, carefully reshaping it can improve symmetry and reveal more balanced tooth proportions.
When a tooth is severely damaged or missing, crowns or dental implants may become part of the overall plan.
Investment
Focused Plan
From $5,000
A more targeted combination of cosmetic treatments
Comprehensive Plan
$30,000+
More extensive treatment involving multiple procedures
The scope of your case determines the investment, which is why a meaningful number cannot be given before an exam. A plan involving whitening and a few veneers sits at a very different place than a full-arch case with alignment and implants. Both are smile makeovers, and both need individual estimates.
At your consultation, Dr. Marta provides a clear, itemized treatment plan with a complete fee breakdown before you agree to anything.
Typical Ranges
Most comprehensive makeovers involve several teeth and may combine more than one type of treatment. These ranges provide context only. Your exact fee comes from the plan Dr. Marta builds with you after evaluating your smile.
Professional teeth whitening
KöR take-home whitening or a full Deep Bleaching protocol
Composite bonding
Small chips, minor gaps, and individual tooth refinements
Porcelain veneers
Color, shape, proportion, and surface concerns across the front teeth
Porcelain crowns
Teeth needing structural protection as well as aesthetic improvement
Clear aligners (Invisalign)
Alignment, often completed before veneers or other cosmetic treatment
Where to Start
Most people arrive knowing something about their smile bothers them without knowing the name of the fix. This short quiz is a starting point, not a diagnosis. Four questions, about a minute. You'll walk into your consultation with Dr. Marta already understanding the conversation.
Pick the one that bothers you most. We'll narrow from there.
Think about what you notice when you smile naturally.
This helps separate primarily cosmetic concerns from treatment that may also need to restore damaged or missing teeth.
There isn't a right answer. This simply helps define the conversation.
Trust
A smile makeover is about more than choosing treatments. It requires knowing what to change, what to leave alone, and how each decision will affect the finished smile. Dr. Marta brings more than 15 years of experience to that process and is currently completing AACD Accreditation.
She takes her time. Dr. Marta listens before recommending treatment and will tell you when something simpler may serve you better. And because she remains your dentist after treatment, the person who designs your smile is also there to care for it over time.
- Dr. Marta
Real work · Real patients
Every smile shown belongs to a real patient of Dr. Marta, shared with written consent. Each case is planned individually, so results naturally vary from one patient to the next.
Explore more in our transformations section or see recent work on Instagram @martarudat.
4 Crowns and whitening to replace stained misshapen composite on front teeth through digital design.
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Request Your Veneer Consultation ↗Smile design combination of veneers and overlays. Broken tooth, multiple colors of teeth, gum lift on some back teeth.
Request Your Veneer Consultation ↗Smile design, combination of crowns on back teeth 4, and composite veneers on front 8.
Request Your Veneer Consultation ↗In their words
For over 15 years, Dr. Marta has been grateful to earn the trust of her patients, reflected in hundreds of five-star reviews.
I was impressed with the whole process, from taking pictures and discussing the best way to go to the different steps in obtaining the best result with the option to change the permanent crowns to your satisfaction.
After a thorough examination, we created a treatment plan and have been following it step by step. I've had a root canal, crown, several fillings and cleanings. Dr. Rudat and team are always polite and friendly making every visit comfortable.
Can I just say “wow”? Dr. Marta is amazing! She saved my teeth, helped with my sensitivity, and explained everything step by step. She truly went above and beyond. We’ve decided she’ll be our family dentist. I highly recommend her.
Frequently Asked
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a personalized plan that may combine cosmetic, orthodontic, and restorative treatments. The exact combination depends on the teeth, gums, bite, and what you want to change.
What is the difference between a smile makeover and veneers?
Veneers are a single treatment. A smile makeover is the plan that combines veneers with whatever else your case needs, in the right sequence, so each piece supports the next. Some makeovers are mostly veneers. Others involve alignment, gum work, or restorations alongside them. The distinction is planning versus a single procedure.
How long does a smile makeover take?
It depends entirely on the treatments involved. A case combining whitening and veneers on the front six teeth might take six to eight weeks from consultation to final bonding. A plan that includes Invisalign first adds months to the timeline. Dr. Marta outlines a realistic schedule at your consultation before any work begins.
Can I see what my smile will look like before treatment starts?
For most cases, yes. Dr. Marta shares photography from completed work with similar starting points and goals, so you have a realistic, concrete reference for the outcome before treatment begins. For more complex full-arch plans, a diagnostic wax-up can be prepared: a physical model of the proposed tooth changes that lets you see actual shape and proportion before anything permanent is done. The outcome is always discussed and agreed upon before irreversible work starts.
What procedures are included in a smile makeover?
There is no standard package. Depending on the patient, treatment may include whitening, alignment, bonding, veneers, crowns, implants, or other restorative care. The plan and sequence are determined individually.
Can Invisalign be part of a smile makeover?
Yes. Orthodontic alignment can be completed before restorative or cosmetic treatment when tooth position, crowding, or spacing needs to be addressed first.
Can teeth whitening be part of a smile makeover?
Yes. Professional bleaching can significantly change tooth color and may be used by itself or as one part of a larger cosmetic plan. Research supports both in-office and professionally supervised at-home approaches as effective whitening methods.
Does a smile makeover damage your teeth?
Not necessarily. The effect on natural tooth structure depends heavily on the treatments selected. Whitening and orthodontic movement do not require preparing teeth for restorations, while veneers and crowns may require tooth preparation.
For veneers specifically, preserving enamel is important. A recent systematic review found higher survival and success for ceramic veneers bonded to enamel than those bonded to dentin or existing composite restorations.
How much does a smile makeover cost?
A focused cosmetic plan may begin around $5,000, while a comprehensive case involving multiple procedures may exceed $30,000. Dr. Marta provides an itemized treatment plan after evaluating which treatments are actually appropriate.
Discover what's Possible
Dr. Marta has spent more than 15 years doing this work. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she is currently completing the AACD Accreditation process, a distinction achieved by fewer than 500 dentists worldwide.
She personally plans every case and will tell you when a simpler approach may serve you just as well.