What these before-and-after cases show
Each case in this gallery shows treatment done at Bedford Dental in Bedford, MA. The treatments you’ll see most often are:
- Porcelain and no-prep veneers for chipped, worn, uneven or gapped front teeth
- Zoom professional whitening for coffee, tea and wine staining
- Invisalign clear aligners for crowding, spacing and bite problems
- Crowns, bridges and dental implants to rebuild or replace damaged and missing teeth
- Tooth-colored composite fillings and bonding for small repairs
- Full mouth reconstruction when several of these are combined
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How a smile makeover is planned at Bedford Dental
None of these results came from a one-size-fits-all package. Every case starts with a consultation and exam with the practice’s FAGD-accredited dentist, the only one in Bedford.
The planning uses the same technology the practice uses every day:
- Intraoral scans in place of goopy impressions
- Digital X-rays
- AI-assisted diagnostics to check the health of the teeth and gums before any cosmetic work begins
From there, you get a written plan. It sets out which treatments make sense, in what order, and how many visits to expect. For example, a patient may straighten with Invisalign first and then whiten or add veneers. If a case in this gallery looks like your situation, mention it at your consultation so the plan can be compared side by side.
Who these treatments suit
The patients in this gallery came in with different goals, but most fit one of these situations:
- Stained or dull teeth with otherwise healthy enamel. These are often a good fit for Zoom whitening.
- Crooked, crowded or gapped teeth in adults and older teens who want to avoid metal braces. These are often treated with Invisalign.
- Chipped, worn or misshapen front teeth that whitening alone can’t fix. Bonding or veneers may make more sense here.
- Missing or badly broken teeth, where crowns, bridges or implants restore chewing as well as appearance.
Cosmetic work waits if there is active decay or gum disease. Those problems are treated first so the result lasts. Teeth grinding is checked too, because grinding can chip veneers and bonding.
Keeping your results looking like the photos
[add: confirm how soon after treatment the after photos were taken] How long a result keeps that look depends mostly on aftercare:
- Whitening: coffee, tea and red wine will gradually restain teeth. [add: whether take-home touch-up trays are offered]
- Invisalign: wearing your retainers as directed keeps teeth from drifting back.
- Veneers, crowns and bonding: porcelain resists staining but can chip. A night guard can protect it if you clench or grind.
- All treatments: regular cleanings, including Air Flow cleaning at Bedford Dental, lift surface stain and keep the gums healthy around restorations.
Ask at your consultation what upkeep your plan will need after the final visit, so there are no surprises later.
Common questions about the gallery
Will my result look exactly like one of these? No two mouths are the same. Tooth shape, gum line and bite all change the outcome, which is why each plan is built from your own intraoral scans.
Can I see more cases for a specific treatment? [add: whether more before-and-after cases for veneers, Invisalign or implants can be shown at a consultation]
How long does a smile makeover take? Zoom whitening is done in a single office visit. Invisalign, implants and full mouth reconstruction take longer, and your written plan sets out the number of visits. [add: typical Invisalign and implant timelines at Bedford Dental]
Do I need to live in Bedford? No. Bedford Dental also serves patients from Lexington, Burlington, Billerica, Concord and other nearby towns.
What affects the cost of results like these
Two smiles that look similar in a photo can cost very different amounts. The main factors are:
- Number of teeth treated: two veneers versus a full arch
- Material: porcelain veneers and crowns cost more than composite bonding but last longer
- Preparation needed: no-prep veneers versus traditional veneers, or fillings and gum treatment needed first
- Combined treatments: for example, Invisalign before veneers, or implants within a full mouth reconstruction
Bedford Dental accepts most major insurance plans. Restorative work such as crowns and implants may be partly covered, while purely cosmetic treatment usually is not. [add: typical price ranges or starting prices for veneers, Zoom whitening and Invisalign] [add: financing or payment plan options, if offered]