Smile Makeover
Correcting spacing and discoloration for a perfectly symmetrical, radiant result — your dream smile, crafted with precision in Bayside, Queens NY.
About This Procedure
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a customized combination of cosmetic dental procedures designed to address everything that bothers you about your smile in a single, cohesive treatment plan. At Thrive Dental in Bayside, Queens NY, smile makeovers are our signature — blending artistry with clinical precision to deliver genuinely life-changing results.
Porcelain veneers are often the centerpiece: ultra-thin shells of ceramic that mask chips, close gaps, correct mild crowding, and achieve the shade of white you've always wanted — all without extensive tooth reduction. Paired with professional whitening for natural teeth, the result is a smile that's bright, balanced, and completely natural-looking.
What makes a smile makeover at Thrive different is the digital planning process. You see your new smile before we start — allowing real collaboration between patient and dentist to design something that fits your face, your personality, and your life. Serving patients from Bayside, Flushing, and across Queens NY.
At a glance
- Procedure type
- Cosmetic smile transformation
- Restorations used
- Porcelain veneers, whitening, bonding
- Treatment duration
- 3–6 weeks total
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia; minimal discomfort
- Longevity
- 10–20 years for veneers
- Recovery
- Sensitivity for 1–2 weeks
Our Process
How we do it, step by step.
Smile Analysis & Wish List
We review photos, discuss your goals, and evaluate spacing, color, symmetry, and gum proportions — then create a personalized treatment plan ranked by impact and priority.
Digital Smile Preview
Using digital mockup tools, you see a simulation of your new smile before committing. We refine together until the preview matches your vision perfectly.
Whitening & Alignment
Professional in-office whitening or Invisalign treatment is completed first, establishing the foundation that all cosmetic restorations will be designed to complement.
Porcelain Veneer Placement
Ultra-thin porcelain veneers are custom-crafted and bonded with precision — correcting spacing, shape, and color in a single placement appointment.
Is This Right for You?
Who's a good candidate?
Gaps, crowding, or misalignment
Patients with spacing issues that affect confidence in photos or conversation find smile makeovers transformative — without years of orthodontic treatment in many cases.
Staining and discoloration
Coffee, wine, smoking, and tetracycline staining that resists standard whitening respond beautifully to the combination of professional whitening and veneers.
Camera-shy due to smile concerns
If you avoid smiling in photos or have felt self-conscious for years, a smile makeover is one of the highest-impact changes you can make for confidence and quality of life.
Patient Reviews
What patients are saying
"Super caring and gentle."
"The best."
"It was a pleasure being at a dentist office that takes their time."
"Always excellent. Extremely beautiful office, friendly professional staff. All (3) dentists I've seen were great. Absolutely no pain whatsoever."
"Excellent care and good advice and support."
"Friendly doctor and nurses. Very sympathetic. Spotless office."
"I was seen by one of her associate dentists and he was very professional. The entire staff was wonderful. The hygienist was gentle and thorough … happy to have found this office conveniently on Bell Blvd."
"I really enjoyed my dental appointment with Dr. Hart. She is so caring and calm … I will definitely be a lifelong patient."
"Friendly, encouraging, and nice to my son when he had his first check up at the clinic."
"Great experience. The office is clean and very modern, the staff is professional and they give great care making you feel very comfortable."
"She is the best … always warm and welcoming and sweet and caring … highly recommend her."
"Clean modern office with nice staff … they quickly resolved the online appointment scheduling."
"I highly recommend Thrive Dental … Dr. Mikhaylova and staff provide a warm and friendly environment … professional and thorough."
"Warm vibes. Professional. Very friendly. 10/10 recommend."
"Very nice and friendly staff. Made me feel very comfortable and addressed my issues right away."