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883

before & after photo sets

Compare the starting point as carefully as the smile makeover result.

14

Own package rows

9 practice websites; checked October 18, 2026. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.

2–4 weeks

Simple plans

SmileArt estimate. Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.

96

publishing practices

Active practices with smile makeover photos published on Afters.

Smile Makeover before and after photos from practices across the U.S.

Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.

883 smile makeover results from 96 practices in 7 states.

Most results by state

  • California345
  • Arizona140
  • Tennessee129
  • Utah125
  • Texas96

Most results by practice

Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.

See what you like. Save it. Then talk it through.

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See what speaks to you

Start with the results that make you pause

You do not need the perfect words yet. Browse smile makeover before and afters and save the ones that feel relevant to your body, your taste, or the change you have in mind.

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From our smile makeover guides

What the research says, before you compare practices.

Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.

Who it suits

What is a smile makeover, and what does it include?

A smile makeover is a coordinated combination of dental treatments chosen for your appearance and oral needs, according to the University of Rochester and SmileArt Utah. Common components include whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, aligners, gum contouring and implants.

What you’re choosing

A tailored bundleUniversity of Rochester and SmileArt Utah

How to compare plans

Component by componentSeparate treatment need, timing and care

Before cosmetic dental treatment: the full guide

What it costs

How much does a smile makeover cost in 2026?

The middle half of practices’ own posted smile makeover package starting prices falls between $5,000 and $13,000, using one lowest eligible figure per website across 9 practices and 14 package rows checked October 18, 2026 by Afters. Fewer than 30 package rows qualify.

Own package rows

149 practice websites; checked October 18, 2026

Middle half of starting points

$5,000–$13,000Different bundles, not typical patient bills

Smile makeover cost: the full guide

Recovery

How long does a smile makeover take?

A smile makeover can take 2–4 weeks for a simple plan or 2–6 months for a larger plan, according to SmileArt Utah’s practice estimates checked October 18, 2026; orthodontics or staged implants can extend the calendar. Comprehensive Sedation Dental in Sandy separately describes most plans as 2–6 months.

Simple plans

2–4 weeksSmileArt estimate

Lab crown

2–3 weeksCleveland’s lab interval

Smile makeover recovery: the full guide

Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.

You know more now. Compare several smile makeover results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.

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Take your questions with you.

Bring the questions, a short prep list, and one page for the answers you want to remember. Save it to your phone or print it before the consultation.

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Personalized for your Smile Makeover consultation

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Consultation cheat sheet

Questions for my Smile Makeover consultation

Personal planning edition

  1. 1Which treatments and teeth are in my smile makeover, and what finding justifies each one?
  2. 2Which exact treatments and tooth numbers does your smile makeover quote cover?
  3. 3Which treatments and teeth are in my smile makeover, and what could move each stage’s completion date?
  4. 4What disease needs treatment before my smile makeover, and how will you decide that I’m ready to proceed?
  5. 5Will you itemize included treatments, optional work and later maintenance on the same written plan?

Before you go

  • Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
  • Save a few Smile Makeover results that show what you like and what you do not want.

Notes to bring home

  • The plan, in my own words
  • The result they believe is realistic
12 questions + prep list + notes page
Open the full consultation guide

Research on appearance bias

Appearance shapes how people are treated.

It can affect
  1. smile confidence

  2. first impressions

  3. photo comfort

  4. perceived health

  5. social confidence

  6. professional impressions

  7. self-image

  8. quality of life

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Decide how far you would travel for the right work.

Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.

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Answer the questions the photos cannot.

Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.

Are these Smile Makeover before and after photos real?+

Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.

When are Smile Makeover after photos usually taken?+

The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled, often well after the Varies downtime window. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.

What should I look for in Smile Makeover before and after photos?+

Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare consistent angles, similar starting point, natural transitions. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.

Will my Smile Makeover results look like these?+

Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.

How do I find a surgeon whose smile makeover work fits me?+

Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.

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Save the smile makeover results you keep coming back to.

A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.

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