Hollywood Smile in Sharjah
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team
What is a Hollywood Smile?
A Hollywood Smile is a smile makeover that treats the visible teeth together as one design. A single veneer or crown changes one tooth to match its neighbours; a Hollywood Smile sets a new shape, length, shade and line for the whole row of teeth that shows when you talk and smile, usually the upper front teeth and often some lower ones too.
The name comes from the even, bright smiles seen on screen, and the phrase is one of the most searched dental terms in the UAE. In clinical terms the makeover is a combination of treatments. Most of the teeth are faced with veneers, and a tooth that is heavily filled, root-treated or broken is covered with a full crown, so each tooth gets the restoration its condition calls for while the set looks like one smile.
A detail many patients find surprising: the new smile is tried in the mouth before any tooth is shaped. The dentist builds a mock-up, a temporary copy of the planned design, over your own teeth so you can see it on your face, speak with it and show it to your family.
At Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah, the Hollywood Smile is planned and completed by the dental team in-house. Single-tooth work is described on the veneers and dental crowns pages; this page follows the full makeover.
Who needs it
A Hollywood Smile suits adults who want to change the look of the whole smile, where several things combine: teeth of uneven length or width, worn edges, old fillings of mismatched colour, gaps, deep staining, or a mix of older crowns and natural teeth in clashing shades. It is a cosmetic choice, planned around your face, lips, gum line and bite.
Healthy gums and sound teeth are the foundation. Any decay is filled, gum inflammation is treated and a dental check-up and cleaning is completed first, so the makeover rests on a stable base. Where colour is the only concern, teeth whitening may be the simpler route, and the dentist explains this at the planning visit.
What happens
A Hollywood Smile follows a series of planned visits.
- Consultation and records. The dentist examines your teeth, gums and bite, takes x-rays, photographs of your face and smile, and impressions or a scan of both jaws.
- Smile design. Using the photographs and records, the dentist plans the shape, length and shade of each tooth to suit your face, your lip line and the way you smile. The plan is shown to you as a digital preview.
- Trial smile. A mock-up in tooth-coloured temporary material is placed over your teeth. You see the planned smile in the mirror, and changes to length or shape are agreed at this stage.
- Preparation. Under local anaesthetic, a thin layer of enamel is shaped from each tooth receiving a veneer; a tooth receiving a crown is shaped all round. Records of the prepared teeth are taken.
- Temporaries. Temporary veneers or crowns copy the approved design while the final ones are made, so you leave with a complete smile.
- Try-in and bonding. The final veneers and crowns are checked for fit, shade and shape, then bonded in place. The dentist checks your bite in every direction you chew.
Preparing for it
Come to the consultation with photographs of smiles you like and of your own smile from earlier years; both help the dentist understand what you are aiming for. Tell the dentist if you grind or clench your teeth, and about any jaw pain.
If you plan to whiten the teeth that will stay natural, the whitening is completed first and the new shade is matched to it. Allow time for all the visits before an event such as a wedding or Eid, and raise the date at the first visit so the stages can be planned around it. During Ramadan, appointments can be arranged at times that suit your fast.
Afterwards
The teeth may feel slightly sensitive and the bite may feel new for a short while as you adjust. Brush twice a day with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, and clean between the teeth daily, paying attention to the edges where each veneer or crown meets the gum.
Use your teeth for eating, and keep them away from bottle tops, packaging and hard shells. A night guard made to fit your teeth protects the new smile if you grind at night. Regular check-ups at Dar Al Kamal Hospital let the dentist keep the gums and the restorations in good order.
Contact the dentist promptly if a veneer or crown feels loose, chips or comes off, if the bite feels high when you close, or if a tooth becomes painful or the gum around it swells.
Cost and insurance
A Hollywood Smile is cosmetic dentistry and is usually self-pay; UAE health insurance plans generally treat appearance-led dental work as an exclusion. Where a tooth within the plan needs a crown to repair damage, some dental plans may contribute to that part, subject to pre-approval. Ask for a written treatment plan listing each tooth and each restoration before you begin, and confirm your cover with Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah on 06 599 7777.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the risks of a Hollywood Smile?
The main risks of a Hollywood Smile are tooth sensitivity after preparation, a veneer or crown chipping or coming loose, gum irritation at the edges of the restorations, and, occasionally, a prepared tooth needing root canal treatment later. Because enamel is shaped, the treated teeth need a veneer or crown from then on. The dentist explains how these risks apply to your teeth before you decide.
Is a Hollywood Smile the same as veneers?
A Hollywood Smile uses veneers, but it is a full makeover of the visible teeth planned as one design, often combining veneers with crowns and whitening. A veneer on its own changes one or a few teeth to blend with the rest. The dentist explains which approach suits your teeth at the consultation.
Can I see my Hollywood Smile before the teeth are prepared?
You can see a Hollywood Smile before any tooth is prepared, through a digital preview and a trial mock-up placed over your own teeth. The mock-up lets you judge the length, shape and look of the new smile on your face, and changes are agreed before the teeth are shaped.
How many teeth are included in a Hollywood Smile?
The number of teeth in a Hollywood Smile depends on how many show when you smile widely, which differs from person to person. Some people show only the upper front teeth; others show teeth further back and some lower teeth. The dentist counts the teeth in your own smile line at the planning visit.
Is a Hollywood Smile permanent?
A Hollywood Smile is a long-term treatment, and the veneers and crowns may need repair or replacement over the years. Because enamel is shaped to fit them, the treated teeth always need a covering from then on. Good daily cleaning, a night guard if you grind and regular check-ups help the restorations last.
Does a Hollywood Smile hurt?
A Hollywood Smile is carried out under local anaesthetic for the preparation stage, so the teeth are numb while they are shaped. Some sensitivity afterwards is common and usually settles. Patients who feel anxious about dental treatment can discuss sedation options with the dentist beforehand.
Can a Hollywood Smile fix crooked teeth?
A Hollywood Smile can disguise mild crowding, small gaps and minor rotation by changing the shape of the front of each tooth. Teeth that are markedly out of line or a bite that does not meet properly are often better treated by moving the teeth first. The dentist assesses the position of your teeth and explains which approach fits.
Does insurance cover a Hollywood Smile in the UAE?
A Hollywood Smile is cosmetic and is usually self-pay in the UAE. A plan may contribute where a crown is needed to repair a damaged tooth, subject to pre-approval. Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah can check your policy on 06 599 7777.
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