Maybe there’s a wedding coming up, or a mission farewell, or you just caught your smile in a photo and didn’t love it. Whatever brought you here, a smile makeover isn’t one single treatment. It’s a plan that combines a few procedures to fix what bothers you most, at a pace that fits your life and your budget.
At Family First Dental in Rexburg, a makeover starts with a conversation, not a drill. Dr. Craig Stout looks at your teeth, asks what you’d change, and builds the plan around your goals. You decide how much to do and when.
What a smile makeover actually is
Think of it as a custom roadmap. Some people need one treatment. Others need a few, done in the right order. The point is to treat your smile as a whole instead of fixing one tooth at a time.
The building blocks
Most makeovers pull from a short list. Yours might use one or several:
- Teeth whitening to brighten the shade. Active patients get free whitening for life, so this step doesn’t add to the bill.
- Dental bonding to repair chips and small gaps in one visit.
- Porcelain veneers to reshape and cover front teeth.
- Invisalign to straighten crowded teeth without metal braces.
- Crowns to rebuild teeth that are worn or cracked.
How the planning works
Your first visit is a consultation. We take photos and X-rays, talk through what’s realistic, and map out the order. Sequence matters. Whitening usually comes first, so we can match the color of any bonding or veneers to your brighter shade. Everything blends, and nothing looks off.
What it costs
There’s no flat price, because no two makeovers are alike. Cost depends on how many teeth we treat, which procedures you choose, and the materials. Whitening is the most affordable step, and it’s free for active patients. Veneers sit at the higher end. You get an exact quote after your consultation, with no pressure to add anything, and we work with WellCredit and Cherry financing so you can spread payments out or do the work in phases.
Is it worth it?
For most people it comes down to confidence. A makeover is an investment, so it helps to start with a clear plan and honest expectations. If a small change gets you most of the way there, we’ll tell you. We won’t push more than you came for.
Common goals we hear in Rexburg
Most people come in wanting to fix one or two specific things. The most common:
- Brightening years of coffee, soda, or tea stains.
- Closing a small gap between the front teeth.
- Fixing a chipped or worn front tooth.
- Straightening teeth that have crowded over time.
- Replacing old dental work that no longer matches.
- Getting camera ready before a wedding, graduation, or mission farewell.
Doing it in phases
You don’t have to do everything at once. A lot of our patients, students especially, start with the free whitening and one small fix, then add veneers or other work later when the timing and budget are right. We’ll help you decide what to do first for the biggest change at the lowest cost.
How long the results last
It depends on the treatment. Whitening fades over time, but active patients get free touch-ups for life. Bonding lasts about 5 to 7 years. Porcelain veneers often last 10 to 15. Good brushing, regular cleanings, and a night guard if you grind will all help your new smile last longer.
Will it look natural?
That’s the goal. We match the shade and shape to your face and your other teeth, not to a one size fits all template. The aim is your smile, just better, not a set of teeth that looks fake.
Your first visit, step by step
The consultation is low pressure. We do a full exam, take photos and any needed X-rays, and ask what you’d like to change. Then we walk through your options and put together a written plan with an exact cost. You leave knowing what’s possible, what it takes, and what it costs, with no obligation to book anything that day.
What to think about before you start
A smile makeover is elective, so there’s no rush. It helps to be clear on your main goal, whether that’s a whiter shade, a fixed chip, or straighter teeth. It also helps to plan around any big dates. If you want to look your best for a wedding or before you leave on a mission, give yourself a few months of lead time so nothing feels rushed.
We fix health issues first
Cosmetic dentist work sits on top of healthy teeth, so we take care of the basics first. If a tooth has decay or your gums need attention, we handle that before any veneers or bonding. There’s no sense making a tooth look great if there’s a problem hiding underneath. Once everything’s healthy, the cosmetic part lasts longer and looks better.
Ready to see what’s possible? Call Family First Dental at (208) 400-9946 to book a smile makeover consultation in Rexburg. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.