Smile Makeover in Edinburgh
A smile makeover isn’t a single treatment. It’s the right combination of treatments, decided together, to get your smile to where you actually want it.
OVERVIEW
Citrus Dental Care provides smile makeover treatment at 1 Meadow Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JZ, near The Meadows. A smile makeover is a personalised combination of cosmetic dental treatments, which may include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, and Invisalign, designed to improve the overall appearance of a patient’s smile. Treatment begins with a consultation involving photography, X-rays, and digital scanning, followed by a full written treatment plan. Smile makeovers are private treatment. 0% finance is available through Tabeo.
So, What Does a Smile Makeover Actually Involve?
Edinburgh is a city that makes you want to smile. The view from Arthur’s Seat on a clear morning. A Sunday afternoon on The Meadows when the sun finally shows up. Running into someone you know on the way to the farmers’ market. These are the moments when you want to smile without thinking about your teeth, not holding back slightly, not angling your head, not catching yourself in a window and wishing something was different.
A smile makeover is a personalised plan combining two or more cosmetic dental treatments to achieve a significant, coordinated improvement in the way your smile looks. There is no single treatment called a smile makeover, it is a journey that looks different for every patient depending on what they want to change and what their teeth need. For some patients that’s whitening and composite bonding, completed in a few visits. For others it’s Invisalign to straighten the teeth first, followed by whitening and veneers to finish the result. The starting point is always the same, an honest conversation about what you want and a proper assessment of what’s possible.
Is a Smile Makeover Right for Me?
A smile makeover is right for patients who have more than one cosmetic concern they’d like to address, and who want a coordinated approach rather than treating each issue separately at different times.
Common starting points include teeth that are discoloured and uneven in length, front teeth that are chipped or worn with some crowding as well, a smile that’s broadly healthy but lacks brightness or symmetry, or patients who’ve spent years thinking about improving their smile and are finally ready to do something about it.
A smile makeover is not the right approach if there are unresolved clinical issues, decay, gum disease, or bite problems that need addressing first. We’ll always be clear about what needs to happen before cosmetic work begins, and we’ll give you a realistic picture of the full journey, including costs and timelines, before you commit to anything.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Your Smile Makeover at Citrus covers more ground than you might expect.
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1ConsultationYour dentist carries out a thorough examination, takes clinical photographs, digital X-rays, and an intraoral scan to capture the full picture of your teeth and bite.
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2Discussion and planningYou talk through what you want to change, the dentist explains what's achievable and in what order, and a full written treatment plan is prepared for you to take away.
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3Pre-treatment workAny clinical issues are resolved first. Teeth need to be healthy before cosmetic work begins.
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4Whitening (if included)Whitening is always done first if it forms part of the plan, so that subsequent treatments can be colour-matched to the new shade.
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5Alignment (if included)Invisalign or Inman Aligner treatment is completed before any veneers or bonding are placed, since the position of the teeth needs to be correct before the final cosmetic layer is applied.
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6Cosmetic restorationVeneers, composite bonding, or both, applied to achieve the final result once the foundational work is complete.
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7Review and maintenanceA final review appointment confirms everything is correct, comfortable, and exactly as planned.
How Much Does a Smile Makeover Cost in Edinburgh?
A smile makeover is bespoke by nature, so there is no single fixed price. The total cost depends entirely on which treatments are included, how many teeth are being treated, and the complexity of the work involved.
As a guide, the individual treatment costs at Citrus are:
Treatment | Fee |
Teeth whitening | £395 |
Porcelain veneers | From £690 per veneer |
Composite bonding | Contact for pricing |
Invisalign | From £3,500 |
After your consultation you’ll receive a full written treatment plan with a clear, itemised cost breakdown before anything is agreed. There are no surprises and nothing begins without your agreement.
Smile makeovers are private treatment. They are not available on the NHS.
We See Patients From Across Edinburgh and Beyond
We see smile makeover patients from across Edinburgh’s Southside including Newington, Bruntsfield, Tollcross, Marchmont, Morningside, and Leith, as well as patients travelling in from across the wider Edinburgh and Lothians area. If you’ve been thinking about a smile makeover for a while and you’re ready to find out what’s actually involved and what it would cost for your specific teeth, come and see us on Meadow Place.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Spread the Cost of Your Smile Makeover With Finance
A smile makeover involving multiple treatments is a significant investment. Through Tabeo we offer 0% interest finance with fixed monthly payments and no early repayment penalty, letting you spread the total cost into manageable amounts rather than paying for each treatment separately as it happens.
We’ll confirm your total treatment cost at the consultation and walk you through what a monthly finance plan looks like before you commit to anything.
REGISTRATION
Register With Citrus Dental Care
New to the area, returning after a while away, or just finally getting round to that appointment you’ve been putting off. You’re welcome here and registering is straightforward.
Here’s what you get when you join us:
- Free NHS check-ups for all registered patients
- Same-day emergency appointments when you need them
- A friendly, consistent team who gets to know you
- Membership plans from £22.50 a month
- 0% finance on private treatment through Tabeo
- Gentle, unhurried care at whatever pace suits you
NHS patients are very welcome. We’re currently accepting new NHS registrations alongside private patients, which we know isn’t something every Edinburgh practice can say right now.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Makeover
It depends entirely on which treatments are included. A smile makeover involving whitening and composite bonding can be completed in a few weeks. One that includes Invisalign to straighten the teeth first, followed by whitening and veneers, may take twelve to eighteen months from start to finish. Your dentist will give you a realistic timeline at the consultation based on your specific treatment plan.
Start with the consultation. You don't need to arrive knowing which treatments you want. Bring your concerns, a few photographs of smiles you admire if that's helpful, and an open mind. Your dentist will assess your teeth, listen to what you want to change, and build a plan around your specific situation. Nothing is decided until you've had the chance to consider the options and the costs properly.
No. A treatment plan can be staged over time. Many patients begin with whitening, see the result, and then decide what they want to address next. Your dentist will advise the most logical order if multiple treatments are planned, since some (like whitening) need to come before others (like veneers), but you're never locked into completing everything in one go.
Yes, when planned and executed well. The goal of a smile makeover at Citrus isn't a Hollywood-white, obviously-treated result unless that's specifically what a patient wants. It's an improvement that looks like the best version of your own teeth. Shade, shape, and proportion are all considered in relation to your face, not just your teeth in isolation.
We take the planning stage seriously precisely to prevent this. Clinical photographs, scans, and detailed discussion of your expectations before any irreversible work begins means surprises are rare. For composite bonding, any minor adjustments can be made easily. For veneers, the fitting stage allows for final adjustments before permanent bonding. If something genuinely isn't right, we'll address it.
No. Smile makeovers and the cosmetic treatments that comprise them are private treatments. They are not available on the NHS.
