A smile makeover brings different cosmetic and restorative treatments into one carefully planned approach. At LPS Dental, that may mean whitening, bonding, veneers, Invisalign®, or restoring damaged or missing teeth, but only where each treatment is actually needed. Our Chicago dentists design the plan around your teeth, bite, facial features, and the changes you want to see, with consultations available in Lincoln Park, Downtown Chicago, and Norwood Park.
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A smile makeover brings different cosmetic and restorative treatments into one carefully planned approach. At LPS Dental, that may mean whitening, bonding, veneers, Invisalign®, or restoring damaged or missing teeth, but only where each treatment is actually needed.
If the overall color of your natural teeth is the main concern, whitening may be one of the easiest places to start. It is also often planned before bonding, veneers, or crowns so new dental work can be matched to the brighter shade you want to keep.
A chipped edge, narrow gap, slightly short tooth, or small difference in shape may not need porcelain. Composite bonding lets us add tooth-colored material only where it is needed. For selected concerns, it can make a visible difference while preserving most of the natural tooth.
Veneers become more useful when several characteristics of a tooth need to change at the same time. They can alter color, length, shape, proportions, spacing, and the appearance of worn or uneven teeth. Depending on your starting smile, treatment may involve traditional porcelain veneers or a no-prep approach.
Sometimes the best cosmetic decision is to move the teeth instead of covering them. Invisalign can improve crowding, spacing, and selected alignment concerns before other cosmetic treatment begins. Starting with better tooth positions can also reduce how much restorative work is needed afterward.
A tooth that is badly worn, cracked, heavily restored, or structurally weak may need more support than bonding or a veneer can provide. A well-designed crown can restore the tooth while also improving how it fits into the surrounding smile.
Missing teeth change both the appearance and function of a smile. Dental implants can replace individual missing teeth without relying on neighboring teeth for support. When implants are part of a smile makeover, we plan the restoration with the color, shape, and proportions of the surrounding teeth in mind.
Comfort, Expertise, And Trust
Patient story from Lincoln Park Smiles
Tell us what you notice. The recommendation comes after we understand the problem.
Treatment should look like your smile, not a one-size-fits-all result.
We evaluate the health of the teeth and gums, existing restorations, tooth position, and bite before treatment.
We explain why something is recommended, what alternatives exist, and what treatment involves before you decide.
How It Works
Start with the things that catch your eye. Maybe your teeth look worn in photographs. Perhaps one old crown no longer matches. You may dislike the color, spacing, length, or the way your teeth sit when you smile. You can be specific or you can simply say, "Something feels off." We can work from there.
We examine the teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, tooth position, and areas of wear. This is where cosmetic treatment and general dental health meet. If an old filling is failing or a tooth needs structural treatment, that information belongs in the same conversation as whitening or veneers.
Once we understand the starting point, we can separate the concerns. Which problems are about tooth color? Which are about alignment? Which teeth need material added to them? Which teeth are already healthy, attractive, and better left alone? Breaking the smile down this way often reveals a simpler plan than expected.
We then work out what happens first, what happens later, and which procedures can be coordinated. An Invisalign phase may need several months before cosmetic bonding begins. Whitening may happen shortly before a final shade is selected. An implant may require healing time. You will know the sequence before treatment begins.
For appropriate cosmetic cases, digital planning, mock-ups, or temporary restorations can help communicate proposed changes. This is especially useful when tooth length or shape is changing. A smile should look right when you are speaking and laughing, not just on a static computer image.
Your final treatment may happen over one appointment or many months depending on what is included. At each stage, we keep the final goal in view while evaluating the work that has already been completed.
Meet The LPS Dental Team
LPS Dental's roots in Chicago go back to 1999, when Dr. Jack Manikowski opened Lincoln Park Smiles.
Today, LPS Dental has three Chicago offices and a team whose experience extends across cosmetic, restorative, implant, periodontal, prosthodontic, and general dentistry.
Treatment planning that considers appearance, tooth structure, function, and long-term health together.
Dr. Jack Manikowski is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Digital scanning and planning tools help us evaluate and communicate proposed treatment.
It is normal to have questions before treatment. Here are some of the things patients often want to understand first.
A smile makeover is a personalized treatment plan that combines one or more dental procedures to improve the appearance of the smile. It may include cosmetic treatments such as whitening, bonding, veneers, or Invisalign. Restorative care such as crowns, implants, or replacement of older dental work may also be part of the plan when needed. The exact combination depends on the patient's teeth and goals.
A smile makeover can address several concerns at once, including tooth discoloration, chips, worn edges, gaps, crowding, uneven tooth shapes, missing teeth, old restorations, and differences in tooth length or proportions. Not every concern requires a separate procedure. Sometimes one treatment solves several problems.
There is no required list. Common treatments include professional teeth whitening, composite bonding, porcelain veneers, Invisalign clear aligners, crowns, and dental implants. Some patients only need two treatments. Others have more involved restorative and cosmetic needs.
No. Veneers are one possible tool, not a requirement. If your teeth are healthy and the concerns can be addressed with whitening, bonding, Invisalign, or another conservative approach, veneers may not be necessary.
That depends on your smile. We look at which teeth show naturally, which ones bother you, and whether untreated teeth will blend with the result. There is no rule saying a smile makeover requires six, eight, ten, or twenty teeth.
Yes. Invisalign is often useful when tooth position is contributing to the cosmetic concern. Moving teeth before bonding or veneers can also create better proportions and sometimes reduce the amount of restorative treatment needed later.
Often, yes, particularly when untreated natural teeth will remain visible. Whitening changes the shade of natural teeth, while existing composite and porcelain restorations do not whiten the same way. If you want a brighter smile, whitening before selecting the final shade of bonding, veneers, or crowns can make shade matching more predictable.
Missing teeth can be addressed as part of a smile makeover. Depending on the situation, replacement options may include dental implants or bridges. Restoring the missing tooth is planned alongside the surrounding teeth so both function and appearance are considered.
Dr. Jack Manikowski opened Lincoln Park Smiles in 1999 and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
His work has long combined restorative dentistry with close attention to the shape, color, proportions, and function of a smile. Today, LPS Dental brings together dentists with experience in cosmetic dentistry, restorative care, Invisalign, dental implants, periodontics, and prosthodontics across three Chicago offices. That range becomes particularly useful during a smile makeover. If the plan involves straightening teeth before bonding, replacing a missing tooth while updating older restorations, or coordinating several types of care, those pieces can be viewed as parts of the same smile rather than unrelated procedures. Supporting Points AACD Membership Dr. Jack Manikowski is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Multiple Areas of Dental Care Cosmetic, restorative, implant, periodontal, and prosthodontic needs can be considered together. Digital Treatment Planning Modern scanning and planning tools help us evaluate and communicate proposed changes. Three Chicago Locations Smile makeover consultations are available in Lincoln Park, Downtown Chicago, and Norwood Park.
