The short answer
A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that combines cosmetic and restorative procedures — such as whitening, veneers, bonding, Invisalign, crowns or implants — to improve the color, shape, alignment and health of your smile. At Pacific Dental Group, Dr. Lina Shahinyan designs each makeover around your face, bite and budget, and phases treatment when needed.
- Common elements
- Whitening, veneers, Invisalign, implants
- Planning
- Photos, scans, trial smile
- Timeline
- A few weeks to several months
- Payment
- Phased plans & financing
Who smile makeover is right for
- Several cosmetic concerns at once
- Worn, discolored or missing teeth
- Big life moments — weddings, reunions, new careers
- Patients who want a long-term plan, not quick fixes
What to expect, step by step
Listen
We start with what you love and dislike about your smile.
Record
Photos, scans and bite analysis capture the full picture.
Design
A digital and trial smile let you preview results.
Phase
Health first, then alignment, color and shape in the right order.
What order do smile makeover treatments happen in?
Healthy foundations come first: cavities, gum disease and bite problems are treated before cosmetics. Alignment with Invisalign usually comes next, then whitening, and finally veneers, bonding or crowns matched to the new shade.
Getting the order right avoids paying twice — for example, whitening after veneers would leave natural teeth and porcelain mismatched.
How does Dr. Shahinyan design a natural-looking smile?
An oil painter outside the office, Dr. Shahinyan approaches smile design with an artist’s eye for proportion, symmetry and light. Every plan considers your lip line, facial shape and the subtle character that makes a smile look like yours.
Before & after
Illustrative result. Individual results vary.
Smile Makeover cost in Montebello
Because every makeover is different, we provide a written, itemized plan. Restorative parts may be covered by insurance, and we offer phased treatment and financing for qualifying patients.
Most major PPO plans and Denti-Cal accepted. Cash and card patients welcome, with financing for qualifying patients. See insurance & financing.
Smile Makeover FAQs
How much does a smile makeover cost?
It depends entirely on what is included. After your consultation you receive an itemized estimate and options to phase treatment.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Simple makeovers can be completed in a few weeks. Plans involving Invisalign or implants may take several months.
Can I see my new smile before treatment?
Yes. We use photos, digital planning and a trial smile so you can preview and give feedback.
Is a smile makeover covered by insurance?
Cosmetic portions usually aren’t, but restorative care like crowns, fillings or implants may be partly covered.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lina Shahinyan, DDS, MS· Source: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
