Hollywood Smile Benefits: Is It Worth It?

Did you know that a Hollywood smile’s success rate is between 90% and 95%? Although this number depends on many factors, you can expect a successful operation with desired results. In this article, we have answered a challenging question, “Is Hollywood Smile worth it?” If you are eager to know the downsides and benefits of Hollywood Smile, this essay is for you.

What Is a Hollywood Smile?

First things first, let’s see what a Hollywood smile is. Have you ever seen the shiny, straight teeth of celebrities in magazines and TV shows and wondered what they do with their teeth? Those are the results of Hollywood smile. In this operation, the dentist treats the decayed teeth, reduces the gaps between them with orthodontic wires, corrects your bite, and cures the periodontal diseases before placing the veneers on your natural teeth.

The whole procedure takes 3 to 5 days, and its recovery time is about two weeks. In general, porcelain veneers will last 10 to 15 years and composite ones between 5 and 7 years; however, the durability of a Hollywood smile highly depends on how well you take care of them.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hollywood Smile

It’s important to know the pros and cons of a Hollywood smile before getting it. Many candidates think that having beautiful teeth is the one and only benefit of this procedure, but they are wrong!

Eight Benefits of Hollywood Smile



You’ll have an attractive smile.

Having attractive teeth is the primary advantage of this procedure. Your teeth will look aligned, white, and symmetrical. Although at-home treatments—like bleaching kits or whitening gels—brighten your teeth too, they don’t solve your jaw and gum problems, and their results are temporary.

It improves your confidence.

Having crooked, yellow teeth can affect your confidence, especially when you are surrounded by people with nice-looking smiles. If you feel insecure when you smile in front of others, a Hollywood smile can help you. Most patients state that fixing their dental issues and gummy smile has increased their self-confidence and improved their social life.

Its results are long-lasting.

Depending on the quality and type of your veneers, the results of a Hollywood smile last around 15 years. Of course, you need to take care of the veneers and get regular check-ups every 6 months; otherwise, the veneers will be damaged sooner than you think.

Veneers are stain-resistant.

The porcelain veneers used in the Hollywood Smile are highly resistant to stains from coffee, tea, wine, and smoking. Therefore, you shouldn’t purchase expensive teeth whitening kits every 21 days.

Its results are immediate.

As mentioned above, the whole procedure takes 3 to 5 days (within 2 weeks). So, you will have a pleasant smile without waiting for long orthodontic treatments.

It protects your natural teeth.

High-quality veneers cover and protect your natural teeth from intensive temperatures, cracks, and chipping. People with sensitive teeth feel less dental pain after getting a Hollywood smile.

You have full control over the changes.

Perhaps one of the best benefits of Hollywood smile is that you can choose the shape, size, and shade of veneers. Remember that it’s better to pick veneers based on your face shape, lip size, and skin tone; otherwise, your teeth will be ultra-bright or in the wrong size.

Improves your overall health.

It might be hard to believe, but a Hollywood smile improves your overall health because you are forced to review your diet, use high-quality dental care products, add supplements to your diet, and pay extra attention to your oral hygiene. All these together lower the risk of infection, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Seven Disadvantages of the Hollywood Smile



It takes time to maintain it.

After getting a Hollywood smile, you should floss and brush your teeth twice a day, rinse your mouth after having pigmented foods and beverages (like red wine and coffee), use mouthwash every night, and many more. If you don’t have time or patience to do all these tasks, you are not a good candidate for Hollywood Smile.

It’s irreversible.

One of the biggest cons of this cosmetic procedure is its irreversibility. Before placing crowns and veneers, the doctor shaves the outer surface of the teeth (enamel) to make room for them. The enamel doesn’t grow back because it is not living tissue, so there is no way back once it’s removed.

It’s expensive.

A Hollywood smile is a cosmetic procedure, so most insurance plans do not cover it. Depending on the materials used and the dentist's expertise, it can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars; therefore, it’s not a budget-friendly option. Of course, you can always get high-quality services at an affordable price in Iran and Turkey.

Your teeth might get oversensitive.

Since the doctor shaves a layer of your teeth, they might get sensitive to extreme temperatures. This sensitivity can last for weeks or even become permanent in some cases.

It’s hard to replace them.

Repairing and replacing veneers is hard and delicate because the doctor has to break the bond between the teeth and veneers without damaging the natural teeth. This procedure requires high expertise and advanced tools (like laser and rotary instruments), so it’s expensive and challenging.

You may face gum issues.

In some rare cases, the gums swell or recede after placing veneers. This happens when bacteria accumulate in the gap between gums and veneers and cause infection.  

Color mismatch is possible.

Color mismatch happens to those getting a partial Hollywood Smile. Over time, your natural teeth darken or stain while the veneers remain white and shiny. It results in a color mismatch between your natural teeth and the ceramic crowns.

Hollywood Smile in Iran

As you’ve read before, Hollywood smile is an expensive cosmetic operation and is not covered by insurance. Also, it’s a delicate procedure and should be done by a skillful dentist and at a reliable clinic with advanced tools. If you are searching for an affordable, yet high-quality, place to get a Hollywood smile, move Iran to the top of your list. This country has all you need, including:

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  Experienced dentists with fair fees;
• Affordable accommodation near the clinics and hospitals;
• High-standard clinics equipped with necessary tools and materials;
• Cheap flights to top medical destinations (like Tehran, Shiraz, and Mashhad);
• Low transportation costs and many more.

If you have further questions about “how to get an Iranian medical visa,” “how to find the best cosmetic dentist in Iran,” etc., contact Raadina Health.  

FAQs

1) What do I wish I knew before getting a Hollywood smile?

A Hollywood smile is not a single procedure. It involves several steps, including teeth whitening, gum treatment, orthodontics, and many more. Moreover, getting a Hollywood smile is not the end of the story. You should maintain oral hygiene and take good care of the veneers to keep them white and shiny.

2) Does the tooth enamel grow back?

Unfortunately, no. Tooth enamel forms from infancy until the age of 7 or 8 (when the permanent teeth emerge in the mouth). So, it doesn’t self-repair in adults, no matter how well they take care of their teeth.

3) What if I want my veneers to be removed?

Removing veneers is challenging but possible. The doctor removes the veneers delicately to avoid damaging the natural teeth. Then, he/she covers the natural teeth with artificial enamel to protect their structure and reduce their sensitivity.

4) How much is Hollywood smile?

The price of Hollywood smile in Iran depends on many factors, such as the dentist fees, clinic charges, type of veneers, and the quality of materials used. At Raadina Health, we can find the best dentists and clinics based on your needs and budget.

5) How many veneers should I get in a Hollywood smile?

The perfect number of veneers in Hollywood smile is 6 to 8. Getting less than 6 veneers is not advised, as the balance of your smile is lost.