Smile Makeover in Brookline, MA
Live with Your Dream Smile!
A smile makeover is a fully personalized treatment plan that combines two or more cosmetic dentistry procedures to address everything you want to change about your smile — in the right order, phased appropriately, and designed around your face, not just your teeth. No two makeovers look alike, because no two patients start from the same place or want the same result.
At Boston Smile Center, smile makeovers are led by Dr. Sasson, a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics with over 35 years of experience in Brookline. Boston Magazine has honored him in its Best of Boston issue for cosmetic dentistry on multiple occasions — a reflection of the level of artistry and precision he applies to every comprehensive case. Before any preparation begins, Dr. Sasson uses SmileMagic digital imaging to show you exactly what your smile could look like after treatment, so you can see and refine the vision before committing to a single procedure. To find out what your makeover could include, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Boston Smile Center for Smile Makeovers?
How Does a Smile Makeover Work?
Every smile makeover at Boston Smile Center starts the same way: a thorough consultation where Dr. Sasson examines your teeth and gums, listens to your goals, and takes photographs of your smile. Using SmileMagic digital imaging, he then creates a preview of what your smile could look like after treatment — so you see and approve the direction before anything is prepared or modified. This is one of the most important steps we offer, because a smile is personal, and the best outcomes come from patients who feel genuinely confident in the plan before it begins.
From there, we build a sequenced treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. Makeovers can range from two straightforward procedures — professional whitening followed by veneers — to comprehensive plans that combine alignment with Invisalign, restorations like crowns, replacement of missing teeth, and cosmetic refinements like bonding. Sequencing matters: whitening is typically completed first, so that any veneers or crowns can be color-matched to your brightened shade rather than your starting point. Dr. Sasson plans every step with that downstream logic in mind, so the final result is cohesive rather than piecemeal.
For patients who want to make multiple changes, inspiration photos are genuinely helpful to bring to the consultation — they give us a shared visual language for discussing exactly what you have in mind. Smile makeovers are entirely catered to you, and the conversation about what is possible is part of what makes the process worth starting.
The Benefits of Getting a Smile Makeover
For many patients, a smile makeover delivers far more than they anticipated going in. The most commonly cited benefits include:
- A more confident, natural-looking smile — not overdone or obviously “done,” but genuinely better in a way that feels like you
- Improved function — replacing missing teeth, correcting bite issues, or restoring worn enamel improves how your teeth work, not just how they look
- Better oral health — straighter teeth are easier to clean; restorations eliminate decay risks; addressing gum issues before cosmetic work means a healthier foundation going forward
- A more youthful appearance — worn, stained, or missing teeth age the face; restoring proper tooth length, color, and symmetry can take years off your appearance in a way that looks entirely natural
- Long-lasting results — with proper maintenance, most makeover procedures last a decade or more, making the investment one you benefit from for years to come
Understanding the Cost of a Smile Makeover
Because every smile makeover is built from scratch around the individual patient, cost varies considerably — from a two-procedure plan involving whitening and bonding to a comprehensive multi-phase treatment that includes veneers, Invisalign, and restorations. The most accurate estimate comes from your in-person consultation, where Dr. Sasson can examine your teeth, understand your goals, and lay out a sequenced plan with a complete cost picture before you commit to anything.
Smile makeovers are typically elective cosmetic treatment, so dental insurance generally does not cover cosmetic procedures. However, restorative components — replacing missing teeth, treating decay, or addressing gum disease before cosmetic work begins — may be partially covered depending on your plan. Boston Smile Center accepts CareCredit financing, in-house payment plans, and HSA and FSA funds to help make comprehensive treatment accessible. Our team will walk through every financial option with you at your consultation so there are no surprises.
Meet the Dentists Behind Your Smile Makeover
A smile makeover often combines several treatments, and at Boston Smile Center your plan is designed and carried out by experienced, credentialed dentists who tailor every step to your goals.
Dr. Alan Sasson
Cosmetic, Restorative, and Implant Dentist
Dr. Sasson has been a Brookline mainstay for over 35 years. He earned his dental degree from the Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry at Boston University and holds a certification in Oral Implantology from Brookdale Hospital in New York. He has held faculty appointments at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the Forsythe Institute, and the Medical Research Foundation of Boston, and he is a past president of the Brookline Dental Society, the Boston Dental Collaborative, and the Boston Society for Dental Esthetics. Boston Magazine has honored him in its Best of Boston issue for cosmetic dentistry on more than one occasion.
Dr. Ahmed Abugad
DMD, Certified Invisalign Provider
Dr. Abugad earned his DMD from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, graduating with high honors. He has advanced training in CEREC crown technology and is a Certified Invisalign provider, making him a valuable part of comprehensive smile makeover cases. He is a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Smile Makeover FAQs
Is a Smile Makeover Safe?
Yes — with one important condition. Cosmetic work is entirely safe, but it needs to be performed on a healthy foundation. Before any makeover procedures begin, Dr. Sasson will thoroughly evaluate your teeth and gums. If there are underlying concerns — decay, gum disease, cracked teeth with structural issues — those are addressed first. Performing cosmetic work over untreated problems creates complications down the line, and we never cut that corner. Once your oral health is clear, the cosmetic procedures themselves — whitening, veneers, bonding, Invisalign — are well-established treatments with excellent safety records. We will walk you through exactly what your plan involves and what to expect at every stage before you commit to anything.
How Long is a Smile Makeover?
It varies considerably, and that range is not a vague answer — it is genuinely how makeovers work. A plan centered on whitening and cosmetic bonding can be completed in one or two visits over a few weeks. A plan that includes Invisalign, veneers, and implants may take 12 to 18 months, with the most intensive work typically front-loaded and finishing procedures toward the end. Dr. Sasson maps out the full timeline at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect, when each appointment will be, and how the plan fits around your schedule. We design treatment around your life, not the other way around.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Smile Makeover?
Most healthy adults are good candidates. The key starting condition is that your teeth and gums need to be in good health — or on a clear path to it — before cosmetic work begins. Beyond that, the question is less about who qualifies and more about what your goals are and which combination of procedures gets you there most effectively and conservatively.
Patients who tend to benefit most from a comprehensive makeover are those with multiple concerns they want addressed at once — staining combined with chips or gaps, alignment issues plus worn teeth, or years of old dental work that no longer blends in well. If you have one isolated concern, a single targeted procedure may be all you need. Dr. Sasson will always recommend the most conservative approach that achieves your goal — a makeover for its own sake is never the recommendation. Visit our smile gallery to see the kinds of results our patients have achieved across a range of starting points and goals.
How Can a Smile Makeover Change Your Life?
More than most patients expect. The changes that feel most significant are often not the ones you would predict going in. Patients routinely tell us that they are less guarded in conversation, that they find themselves smiling more openly, and that they feel more at ease in professional and social settings — not because they told themselves to, but because the self-consciousness that used to be there simply is not anymore.
There is also a practical dimension that goes beyond confidence. Teeth that are properly aligned, restored, and well-maintained are easier to keep clean, less susceptible to further damage, and more comfortable to live with day to day. Many patients find that caring for their smile becomes something they actually want to do once they are proud of how it looks. That shift — from dental care as obligation to dental care as maintenance of something you value — has a real long-term effect on your oral health. We see it consistently, and it is one of the reasons the investment in a makeover tends to pay forward for years.
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