Think in problems, not treatments
You do not need to decide on veneers, bonding, whitening, or aligners before you arrive. It is enough to explain what you want to understand.
How to prepare for a cosmetic consultation covering veneers, whitening, bonding, aligners, or crowns.
Next Steps
Before a Smile Assessment
A smile assessment is a planning conversation. We start with your concerns, then assess health, suitability, cost factors, risks, and alternatives.
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What to know before the visit.
How to prepare for a cosmetic consultation covering veneers, whitening, bonding, aligners, or crowns.
Bring realistic references
Photos can help explain preference, but your final options depend on tooth health, bite, gum position, materials, and maintenance.
Expect suitability screening
We check for decay, gum disease, enamel limitations, grinding, existing restorations, and expectations before recommending cosmetic treatment.
Keep this nearby
A short checklist for this stage.
- Write down what you want to change
- Bring photos only if they help explain preference
- Expect discussion of alternatives and risks
- Ask what affects cost and timing
- Do not rush cosmetic treatment if oral health needs stabilising first
Clinical and source context
General information, reviewed in an Ivy clinical context.
This page does not replace an examination, the instructions from your treating dentist, or a written treatment plan.
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Keep the next action simple.
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