FAQs about Hollywood Smile

This is a dental cosmetic procedure in which veneers or crowns are attached to the front teeth in case they are broken, crooked or misshaped. Veneers are replaced to improve a smile, creating a perfect set of teeth as often seen on Hollywood celebrities.

• Immediate results: the candidate can have perfectly white teeth upon placing the lenses.
• It doesn’t take time like other ways of teeth whitening which may entail many sessions to pay off.
• Hollywood smile lasts for a few years
• you may have charming white teeth up to 8 or 10 years before needing lessons to be replaced.
• Dental lenses work as a protective layer for the enamel of the teeth, although with limited protection, against stains of drinks, food, and salvia.
• Even and Pearl-white teeth increase one’s self-esteem. Indeed, having a charming Hollywood smile is a key component of the mouth and face.

Patients with the following problems would benefit from a Hollywood smile:

• The need for modifying the shape and color of the teeth
• Having teeth stains
• Those with chipped teeth and gaps between teeth
• Having special fillings in the patient’s front teeth.

There are three types of lenses: veneers, Lumineers and empress. Each one is distinct in terms of quality, composition and cost. The ultimate choice belongs to the dentist who chooses the appropriate course of treatment based on the clients needs.

The veneer is a layer made of porcelain and placed over the tooth with approximately 0.5 – 2mm thickness. Veneers can improve the aesthetics of a smile and protect the tooth’s surface from damage.

They are very thin layers, approximately 0.1 – 0.5 mm, made of ceramic in a dental laboratory and are processed with certain standards determined by the Food and Drug Agency, the General Dental Association and the World Health Organization. Lumineers make a significant difference in the color and the overall shape of the teeth. Furthermore, Lumineers bridge the gaps between the teeth without having to be shaved. Additionally, they are pain-free, so there is no need to numb the patient at any stage of the procedure. Since Lumineers are made of ceramic, they maintain the bright color of the teeth with time.

This is the first invented layer. Dentists usually use it to cap the teeth as a better alternative to treating molars with the old traditional methods.

Despite the above mentioned difference between veneers and Lumineers these two types have many similarities:

• Offers teeth a more life-like appearance.
• Provides teeth with the right color finish.
• Treats dental defects and abnormalities.
• A natural finish and does not appear as extra layers.
• They are not damaged or broken easily.
• Last for about 20 years.
• Resistant to discoloration and will not affected by drinks such as coffee, tea as well as smoking, or types of food causing teeth stains.

Dental zirconia is zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), a powdered form of zirconium. Since the 1990s, zirconia has been used for endodontic posts and implants. (Endodontic post helps to retain restorations and fillings as well as crowns.)

Zirconia has various medical uses. It is extremely durable and 100% biocompatible; zirconia is used for various prosthetics in surgeries of the hip, finger and ear.

It’s not a cheap procedure at all. It’s one of the most expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures.

The cost of Hollywood smile is decided by considering many factors, including:

• Having dental issues, such as cavities and gum disease, can inevitably result in extending the number of sessions.
• Types of lenses (veneers, lumineers…), crowns, and the number of teeth to be placed.
• The more well-known center and skilled doctors are, the higher costs will be.
• The materials and lenses used to play also an important role in deciding the cost, including:
  • E-max lenses (veneers)
  • Lumineer lenses (thinner veneers)
  • Zirconia crowns
  • E-max crowns

Each of these procedures has a different cost and advantages. The procedure varies depending on the patient’s condition and needs, in addition to the one’s financial means.

Accordingly, before making a decision, you have to consult your doctor or consultant about the differences between the procedures, and then choose what best suits your case.