Aesthetic Dental Designs provides comprehensive smile makeovers to patients throughout Orange County from our office in Laguna Niguel. Patients from Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, and communities across the county travel to our South Orange County location for smile transformation performed by Dr. Todd Snyder, an AACD Accredited Fellow—a credential held by fewer than 100 dentists worldwide.
A smile makeover is not a single procedure but a coordinated treatment plan combining multiple cosmetic and restorative techniques to achieve comprehensive aesthetic goals. This level of treatment planning requires both technical expertise and artistic vision—the ability to see the end result before the first procedure begins and execute each step with precision.
All smile makeover consultations and treatments are performed at our Laguna Niguel office at 25500 Rancho Niguel Rd #230, accessible via Interstate 5 and the 73 Toll Road from throughout Orange County.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a fundamental transformation of your dental appearance, tailored to address specific concerns and aesthetic goals. Unlike a single cosmetic procedure, a smile makeover encompasses multiple treatments designed to enhance the color, shape, alignment, and overall presentation of your teeth and gums.
The scope of a smile makeover varies based on individual needs. Some patients require only two or three coordinated procedures, while others benefit from full mouth rehabilitation addressing every visible tooth. Dr. Snyder develops each treatment plan based on comprehensive evaluation of dental health, facial structure, and desired outcomes.
Smile makeovers may include any combination of:
Porcelain Veneers: Thin shells covering the front surfaces of teeth to correct color, shape, size, and minor alignment issues.
Dental Crowns: Full-coverage restorations for teeth requiring structural support in addition to aesthetic improvement.
Teeth Whitening: Professional bleaching to establish a brighter baseline before other cosmetic work, or as a standalone treatment for discoloration.
Dental Bonding: Tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, close small gaps, or reshape individual teeth.
Dental Implants: Permanent replacement for missing teeth, providing both function and aesthetics that integrate with surrounding natural teeth.
Gum Contouring: Reshaping the gum line to correct a “gummy smile” or create more balanced proportions between teeth and soft tissue.
Common Smile Concerns Addressed
Patients seeking smile makeovers typically present with one or more of the following concerns:
| Concern | Description | Typical Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Discoloration | Staining, yellowing, or intrinsic discoloration that whitening cannot address | Whitening, veneers, crowns |
| Chips & Wear | Damaged edges, worn surfaces, or fractured teeth affecting appearance | Bonding, veneers, crowns |
| Gaps & Spacing | Diastema or uneven spacing between teeth | Veneers, bonding, orthodontics |
| Misalignment | Crooked, rotated, or overlapping teeth | Veneers, orthodontics, crowns |
| Missing Teeth | Gaps from extracted or congenitally absent teeth | Implants, bridges |
| Gum Issues | Excessive gum display, uneven gum line, or recession | Gum contouring, grafting |
| Proportion | Teeth that appear too small, short, or disproportionate to facial features | Veneers, crowns, bonding |
Most patients present with multiple concerns that interact with each other. A comprehensive smile makeover addresses these issues together, ensuring each treatment complements the others for a cohesive final result.
Why AACD Accreditation Matters for Smile Makeovers
Smile makeovers represent the most complex category of cosmetic dentistry. Coordinating multiple procedures, sequencing treatments correctly, and achieving a natural-looking result that integrates with facial features requires expertise beyond routine dental training.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Accreditation process specifically evaluates a dentist’s ability to execute comprehensive cosmetic treatment. Dr. Todd Snyder holds Accredited Fellow status—the highest AACD credential. He was the 77th dentist globally to achieve this distinction, and fewer than 100 dentists worldwide currently hold this credential.
For smile makeover patients, this credential provides verification of:
Comprehensive Case Experience: Accreditation requires submission of complex cases demonstrating the ability to coordinate multiple procedures into cohesive treatment plans.
Aesthetic Judgment: Each submitted case is evaluated for proportions, shade matching, symmetry, and integration with facial features—the subtle elements that distinguish exceptional results from adequate ones.
Technical Precision: Peer reviewers assess preparation quality, margin integrity, and execution of each individual procedure within the larger treatment plan.
Long-Term Stability: Cases must demonstrate durability, not just immediate appearance. This reflects the practitioner’s understanding of how materials and techniques perform over time.
Patients traveling from across Orange County for smile makeover treatment recognize that this credential represents documented ability to deliver comprehensive cosmetic results.
The Smile Makeover Process
Smile makeovers at Aesthetic Dental Designs follow a structured process designed to ensure predictable outcomes:
Comprehensive Consultation: The process begins with thorough evaluation including photography, digital imaging, impressions, and detailed discussion of goals. Dr. Snyder assesses dental health, bite relationship, gum condition, and facial proportions to understand what is achievable and what treatments will best accomplish your objectives.
Treatment Planning: Based on the consultation findings, Dr. Snyder develops a sequenced treatment plan outlining each procedure, the order of treatment, and expected timeline. Patients receive a clear understanding of what each phase involves and how individual treatments contribute to the final result.
Preparatory Treatments: Some patients require preliminary work before cosmetic procedures begin. This may include treatment of decay, gum disease, or bite issues that would compromise the longevity of cosmetic work.
Phased Treatment: Smile makeovers are typically completed in phases, with each appointment building toward the final result. This allows for evaluation and adjustment throughout the process, ensuring the outcome matches expectations.
Final Refinement: Once all major procedures are complete, final adjustments ensure bite comfort, optimal aesthetics, and patient satisfaction. This phase addresses any minor modifications needed to perfect the result.
Maintenance Planning: Long-term success requires ongoing care. Dr. Snyder provides specific guidance for maintaining your smile makeover results, including hygiene recommendations and follow-up scheduling.
Serving Smile Makeover Patients Across Orange County
Orange County encompasses 34 cities and over 3 million residents across 948 square miles. Our Laguna Niguel office is centrally positioned within South Orange County, with convenient access for patients throughout the region.
| Region | Communities Served | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange County | Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Woods, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita | 10–25 minutes |
| Central Orange County | Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Orange, Santa Ana, Lake Forest | 20–35 minutes |
| North Orange County | Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Yorba Linda, Brea, Buena Park, Garden Grove | 35–50 minutes |
Smile makeovers require multiple appointments over weeks or months. Patients from throughout Orange County find that the investment in travel to work with an AACD Accredited Fellow is justified by the complexity and permanence of comprehensive cosmetic treatment.
Smile Makeover Investment
The cost of a smile makeover varies significantly based on the specific procedures required, the number of teeth involved, and the complexity of the case. Some patients achieve their goals with whitening and bonding on a few teeth, while others require veneers, crowns, and implants across the entire smile zone.
During consultation, Dr. Snyder provides a detailed treatment plan with associated costs for each phase. This allows patients to understand the investment required and, when appropriate, phase treatment over time.
Factors influencing smile makeover cost include:
Number of Teeth Treated: A smile makeover addressing four front teeth differs significantly from one involving all visible teeth (typically 8-10 upper and 8-10 lower).
Types of Restorations: Porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and implants each carry different costs based on materials and fabrication complexity.
Preparatory Work: Patients requiring preliminary treatments (orthodontics, gum treatment, extractions) will have additional costs beyond the cosmetic procedures themselves.
Laboratory Quality: High-quality smile makeovers require collaboration with skilled dental ceramists. The laboratory work significantly impacts both cost and outcome.
Patients choosing an AACD Accredited Fellow for smile makeover treatment are investing in expertise that reduces the risk of complications, revisions, and dissatisfaction—factors that can ultimately make credential-verified treatment more cost-effective over time.
Schedule a Smile Makeover Consultation
Patients considering a smile makeover are invited to schedule a consultation at our Laguna Niguel office. During this appointment, Dr. Snyder evaluates your dental health, discusses your aesthetic goals, and develops preliminary treatment recommendations. Contact the office at (949) 990-3752 or visit our Smile Makeovers page for additional information.
Practice Information and Location
Aesthetic Dental Designs is a cosmetic dental practice located in Laguna Niguel, California, serving patients from throughout Orange County since 2001. The practice is led by Dr. Todd Snyder, who completed his dental education at UCLA School of Dentistry in 1994 and has since focused his career on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Snyder’s AACD Accredited Fellow credential positions Aesthetic Dental Designs among a small number of practices in Southern California offering this level of verified cosmetic expertise. Patients seeking smile makeovers, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive aesthetic treatment travel from across Orange County and beyond.
Aesthetic Dental Designs
25500 Rancho Niguel Rd #230
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 990-3752
Office hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For comprehensive information about the practice, credentials, and services, visit the main Cosmetic Dentist in Laguna Niguel page. Additional details about specific procedures are available on individual service pages including Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, and Dental Implants.
