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Because Sometimes, “Good Enough” Isn’t Enough
A small touch-up may not be enough when what you really want is a turning point. Whether it is a wedding, a career-defining presentation, a milestone birthday, a reunion, or simply the everyday confidence of liking what you see in the mirror, a smile makeover is designed around the moment that matters to you.
A smile makeover isn't a single procedure. It's a complete reimagining of your smile, covering color, shape, bite, and harmony, crafted to look naturally like you, only better.
At Livewell Dental, we combine the art of cosmetic design with the science of restoring function. Whether you've lived with worn, mismatched, missing, or damaged teeth for years, or you've simply never truly loved your smile, we bring every tool, every skill, and every detail to the table.
When Everything Falls Into Place
Imagine walking into that moment knowing your smile is the last thing you are worried about.
The Wedding Day
A Second Chance at Love
Career-Defining Moments
Reunions & Milestones
Everyday Joy
A Complete Transformation, Planned to Perfection
Leading You Every Step of the Way
Dr. Chris Kim is a graduate of the UCSF School of Dentistry and its AEGD residency program.
He completed advanced training at the Kois Center, one of the most rigorous postgraduate institutions in comprehensive dentistry, and earned Fellowship in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
His training in cosmetics, restorative dentistry, bite function, and complex treatment planning helps him design smile makeovers that look natural and function comfortably.
Smile Makeovers, Done the Livewell Way
Clinical Instructor at Implant Accelerator.
The Livewell Smile Makeover Experience
Your makeover is not just a set of procedures. It is an experience designed to feel comfortable, personal, and carefully planned. This is where science, artistry, and one-on-one care come together.
Surgical Piezosurgery
Ceramist Partnership
Technology
Scheduling
Expertise
The Livewell Smile Collection
Designed with Purpose. Crafted to Belong.
Perfect 1
One tooth. Perfectly matched. A single restoration (veneer, crown, or bonding) crafted to vanish into your natural smile with microscopic precision.
Magic 4
Four front teeth. One magical transformation. Ideal for fixing wear, discoloration, or imbalance in the most visible zone of your smile.
Social 10
Ten upper teeth, harmonized to perfection. Balanced, bright, and confident — ready for any setting, any angle, any moment.
Watch Dr. Chris Kim explain the Livewell lab partnership
Not Rushed. Not Templated. Designed Around You.
Your first visit is not a sales pitch. It is a comprehensive examination with full imaging, clinical photography, and a case presentation where you see everything we see before any recommendation is made. That is the standard for every patient, whether the plan involves one tooth or ten.
- One patient at a time. No double-booking, no rotating providers.
- Every case documented with photography at every stage, from diagnosis to final result.
- Your result previewed and approved before anything permanent begins.
- Comfort built into every visit: noise-cancelling headphones, warm blankets, aromatherapy.
A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dental procedures planned and executed together to transform the appearance of your smile. It can include porcelain veneers, dental crowns, teeth whitening, bonding, gum recontouring, and orthodontic alignment. The specific combination depends on your goals, your facial structure, and the current condition of your teeth. At Livewell, every makeover is designed using photography, digital mapping, and a physical preview before anything permanent begins.
Yes. Before any permanent work begins, a physical preview is created so you can wear your new smile temporarily and evaluate it in real life. If the shape, shade, or proportion needs adjusting, those changes happen before anything is finalized. You approve the result before it becomes permanent.
The timeline depends on the scope. A bonding-only case may take one or two visits. A full veneer case typically takes three to six weeks from preparation to final placement. Multi-phase makeovers that include orthodontics or gum work can extend to several months. Dr. Chris gives you a clear timeline at your consultation based on what your plan involves.
Most dental insurance plans classify smile makeovers as elective cosmetic treatment and do not cover them. However, individual components like crowns may receive partial coverage if they also serve a functional purpose. Our team reviews your benefits before treatment begins and walks you through what, if anything, applies.
These describe the scope of the makeover. Perfect 1 focuses on a single tooth, matched perfectly to the surrounding teeth. Magic 4 covers your four front teeth, transforming the center of your smile. Social 10 addresses all ten upper teeth visible when you smile or speak. The right scope depends on your goals and your starting point, which is determined during your consultation.
A smile makeover may include veneers, but it can also include whitening, bonding, gum reshaping, alignment, or crowns. The difference is that a makeover is a coordinated plan where every element is designed together for a cohesive result. If only your front teeth need attention and the rest of your smile is in good shape, veneers alone may be enough. If the changes involve multiple areas or procedures, a makeover gives you a single plan rather than piecemeal treatments.