Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile Makeover in Downey
A smile makeover is not one procedure — it is a plan. We combine the treatments that actually fit your goals, budget and timeline into one coordinated sequence, so the result looks like it belongs on your face.
Se habla español · Serving Downey, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Bellflower & nearby
What a makeover can include
The right combination depends entirely on what is bothering you. Colour is the easiest and cheapest thing to change; shape, alignment and missing teeth take more planning.
- Professional whitening — the highest-impact, lowest-cost starting point
- Porcelain veneers — reshape colour, length and proportion at once
- Composite bonding — chips, gaps and small reshaping in a single visit
- Crowns — for teeth that need strength as well as appearance
- Invisalign — straighten first so the cosmetic work can be conservative
- Implants or bridges — replacing what is missing
How we plan it
We start with a conversation and photographs, not a drill. You tell us what you notice in pictures, what you would change first, and what you want to avoid. We look at tooth proportion, how much gum shows when you smile, your bite, and the health underneath — because cosmetic work placed over untreated decay or gum disease does not last.
From there you get a written, prioritised plan: what needs to happen for health reasons, what is purely elective, what order they should go in, and what each phase costs. Nothing starts until you understand the whole map.
Natural-looking, and paid for in stages
The most common worry we hear is looking fake — too white, too big, too uniform. That is a design choice, not an inevitability. We match shade and shape to your face, your age and the teeth we are keeping, and we would rather talk you out of a shade than hand you a smile you feel self-conscious about.
Very few people do everything at once. Phasing is normal and sensible: address health first, then the changes you will notice most. Ask about financing, our membership plan and current specials — a makeover is usually far more reachable than people assume.
Request an appointment with Dr. Sameer Aljanedi in Downey — book online or call our team. We welcome new patients, accept most PPO & HMO plans plus Denti-Cal and Medi-Cal, and se habla español.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does a smile makeover take?
Anywhere from a single visit to several months. Whitening or bonding can be done immediately; veneers typically take two or three visits; if alignment or implants are involved, plan on several months. We map the timeline before you commit.
How much does it cost?
It depends entirely on which treatments are involved, which is why we give you a written, itemised estimate before starting. Many patients phase the work over time, and we offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit plus an in-house membership plan.
Will it look obviously fake?
Not unless you want it to. Shade and shape are design decisions — we match them to your face and the teeth we are keeping. We will happily show you options and steer you away from anything that reads artificial.
Do I need veneers on every tooth?
Usually not. Most people only show eight to ten teeth when they smile, and often only a few actually need treatment. Whitening the rest and treating two or three teeth is a common, far more affordable approach.
Can I start with just one thing?
Absolutely — and we often recommend it. Whitening first is a low-cost way to see how much of a difference colour alone makes before deciding whether you want to go further.