Color
Professional whitening may be an option when the main goal is to improve tooth color and the stains are likely to respond to bleaching treatment. This can change the appearance of the teeth without the need for restorative treatment.
Smile makeovers in Seattle
Dr. Jaime Lee builds smile makeover plans for patients who want to change several aspects of their smile rather than address one tooth or one cosmetic concern in isolation.
She analyzes tooth color, proportions, alignment, gum contours, existing dental work, and bite function, then selects the least invasive combination of treatments that can achieve the intended result.
Integrated cosmetic planning
Why plan a smile makeover instead of one treatment at a time?
A smile makeover coordinates several cosmetic or restorative decisions around one visual and functional plan.
Dr. Lee uses it when the patient's goals involve multiple variables such as color, proportion, alignment, worn or damaged teeth, or existing restorations that need to be addressed together.
- Coordinate color and tooth proportions
- Combine cosmetic and restorative treatment
- Sequence whitening, alignment, and restorations
- Plan several visible teeth as one smile
What can a smile makeover include?
Alignment
Clear aligners may be recommended when changing the actual tooth position is a better option than trying to change how the teeth look with restorations like veneers or crowns.
Shape and proportion
Dr. Lee may recommend custom veneers or other restorations when you want to change tooth shape or proportion, repair visible surface defects, or cover discoloration that does not respond to whitening.
How does a smile makeover work?
- Define the goals. Dr. Lee identifies exactly what you want to change about color, tooth shape, spacing, alignment, symmetry, or existing dental work.
- Analyze the current smile. She evaluates the teeth, gums, bite, existing restorations, and facial relationships that influence the visible result.
- Choose the treatment sequence. Dr. Lee determines which changes can be made conservatively and which require orthodontic or restorative treatment.
- Coordinate the procedures. Whitening, alignment, and restorations are sequenced so earlier treatment establishes the conditions needed for later cosmetic decisions.
- Evaluate the completed result. The final restorations and tooth positions are reviewed together for proportion, shade, contour, and bite function.
Is a smile makeover right for me?
A smile makeover may be an option for adults whose cosmetic goals involve several teeth or more than one type of change.
If one treatment can address the concern, Dr. Lee does not add procedures simply to create a larger cosmetic plan.
What order should cosmetic treatments be done in?
Combined planning is most useful when one cosmetic decision affects another, such as whitening before a visible crown or moving teeth before final veneer proportions are designed.
Dr. Lee sequences the care so the result of one treatment does not undermine the next step.
What affects the cost of a smile makeover?
Cost depends on the number and type of procedures included, how many teeth are treated, and the diagnostic and laboratory requirements of the plan. Cosmetic services are often not covered by dental insurance, while restorative components may have separate benefits depending on the plan.
PPO insurance
Smile Art accepts all PPO insurance.
Contact the office with your plan details to ask about coverage and network participation.
The financial estimate should follow the actual treatment plan rather than a fixed smile-makeover package.
Third-party financing
Available through:
- CareCredit
- Cherry
- LendingClub
Financing is subject to the provider’s approval and terms.
Who provides your care at Smile Art?
Dr. Jaime Lee earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 2002, building on a background in fine art. When planning cosmetic and restorative care, she evaluates tooth color, proportion, alignment, and your bite as part of the treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is a smile makeover one procedure?
No. It is a treatment plan that can combine several cosmetic or restorative procedures according to the changes you want to make.
Do I need veneers for a smile makeover?
Not necessarily. The plan may involve whitening, aligners, bonding, crowns, veneers, or other treatment depending on the specific goals and condition of the teeth.
Should teeth be whitened before veneers or crowns?
When whitening is part of the plan, completing it before final shade selection can help the new visible restorations match the preferred tooth color.
Can clear aligners be part of a smile makeover?
Yes. Orthodontic movement can be used before restorative treatment when changing actual tooth position creates a more conservative or predictable result.
Does a smile makeover treat dental disease?
Active dental or periodontal disease is addressed before elective cosmetic treatment so the cosmetic plan is built on a stable oral-health foundation.
How is the treatment sequence decided?
Dr. Lee prioritizes oral health first, then orders cosmetic and restorative procedures according to how each step affects the next.
Where is our Seattle dental office?
Smile Art is at 901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030, Seattle, WA 98104. We welcome new patients from Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Smile Art by Dr. Jaime Lee901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
HoursMonday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Phone(206) 325-7200
The Cabrini Medical Tower garage entrance is at 1010 Marion St. The building entrance is on Boren Ave; Dr. Lee is in Suite 1030. Parking for a Smile Art visit does not require validation. Directions to the garage. Check posted rates when you park.