Smile Makeovers in North Austin, TX
Choose changes deliberately, with a coordinated plan for tooth color, shape, alignment, and the health supporting your smile.
Define the result in your own words
You may want a brighter smile, a more even edge, less visible spacing, or a change to an older restoration. Tell the dentist which features you like as well as which ones concern you. That conversation keeps the plan focused on your preferences and the teeth you want changed.
If a wedding, a reunion, or a work milestone is on your calendar, mention it at your North Austin consultation. After examining your mouth, your dentist maps out a sequence and shows you which changes fit your timeline.
How separate changes can affect one another
Alignment and available space
When alignment is a major concern, Invisalign usually comes first, because straighter teeth create a balanced base and reduce wear. Your dentist checks your bite and shows how moving teeth may change the need for veneers or other work later.
Natural tooth color and restorations
Whitening generally comes before new veneers or crowns, since porcelain holds its shade while natural enamel brightens. Your dentist plans the order so your final shade matches across every tooth, including existing dental work.
Shape and structural support
Changing a tooth’s shape starts with its health and the forces of your bite. Veneers reshape the front surface, while crowns cover and strengthen the whole tooth, and your dentist explains which one fits each tooth and how much natural structure it preserves.
Make the sequence part of the decision
Consider alignment before restorations
Moving teeth first can reduce or change the restorative work you need later. Ask whether aligners should be evaluated before veneers or crowns and how the final bite will be assessed. Your dentist sets the order around your teeth, oral health, and goals.
Coordinate natural teeth and restorations
Whitening changes natural tooth color differently from existing crowns, veneers, and fillings. If both whitening and new restorations are being considered, ask when shade selection should occur. Discuss whether an older restoration may remain visibly different and whether replacing it is necessary or optional in your plan.
Know what requires ongoing care
Cosmetic treatment still needs regular dental assessment and careful home cleaning. Veneers or crowns may eventually need repair or replacement, and aligned teeth generally need retention. Ask about those responsibilities, any tooth preparation that is permanent, and the alternatives before agreeing to a combined plan.
Smile planning at our North Austin office
Schedule a consultation at 10740 Research Blvd., Suite 125 by calling (512) 795-9960. Bring questions, a list of prior dental work, and any examples that help explain your preferences. North Austin appointments are available during office hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 6:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. For a plan involving multiple visits, ask which appointments require more time and how follow-up is organized. We will discuss clinical priorities and costs so you can evaluate the proposed changes thoughtfully.
Locally owned for 16 years and led by a U.S. Army veteran, our practice has two dentists who both see patients on Research Blvd. Get to know Dr. Hammons and Dr. Jain.
Plan your visit to North Austin
New patients without dental insurance can start with the $129 Complete Care New Patient Experience, which includes a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, a healthy mouth cleaning, and an oral cancer screening. For treatment beyond that first visit, CareCredit, Cherry, Prosper, and our in-house dental plan are all available. See our financial options.
Hammons Family Dental — North Austin
10740 Research Blvd., Suite 125Austin, TX 78759(512) 795-9960
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Closed Saturday–Sunday
Schedule nowHammons Family Dental — Georgetown
1502 Blue Ridge Dr., Suite 101Georgetown, TX 78626(512) 713-1101
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Closed Friday–Sunday
Schedule nowSmile Makeovers questions in North Austin
What does a smile makeover include?
A smile makeover is a personalized plan that can combine whitening, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, bonding and contouring, and crowns or bridges. Your North Austin dentist recommends just the pieces you need, and for some patients one treatment delivers the change they want.
Can my makeover keep the features I like?
Absolutely. Tell your North Austin dentist what you love about your smile now, whether that is a slight gap, a natural shade, or a particular tooth shape. Your plan builds around those preferences while keeping your teeth and bite healthy.
Should I whiten before choosing a veneer shade?
Usually, yes. Whitening brightens natural teeth, while porcelain keeps the shade it is made in, so whitening first lets your veneers match your new color. Your North Austin dentist sets the timing for your case, including any existing crowns or fillings.
Can I start with one treatment and add more later?
Yes. Your North Austin dentist helps you start with your top priority and shows how that first step fits the rest of the plan. Knowing the full sequence up front keeps every later choice open.
How should I plan a makeover before an event in Austin?
Mention the event at your consultation along with the changes you would like. After your exam, your dentist builds a timeline around alignment, healing, and restoration steps and points out which changes fit comfortably before your date. In-office whitening, for example, takes about 45 minutes.
Plan your smile makeover in North Austin
Start with a conversation about the features you want to preserve and the changes you want to explore.
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