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Smile makeover: how an all-round beautiful smile is created.

A smile makeover thinks of the smile as a whole: alignment, colour, shape. We show the building blocks and the right order.

Dr. Nazanin Böhle · HOS Editorial
6 min read23 July 2026

What is a smile makeover?

A smile makeover is not a single treatment, but a holistic plan: we look at your smile in interplay with face, lips and wishes and specifically combine the steps that fit your goal — from tooth alignment through colour to shape.

The building blocks

  • Alignment: alignersOften the first step: a short <a href="/en/kieferorthopaedie/aligner">aligner therapy</a> brings the teeth into the ideal position — the basis for a harmonious result.
  • Colour: bleachingA <a href="/en/zahnbleaching">power bleaching</a> (from CHF 440) visibly brightens the teeth — gently and in one session.
  • Shape: veneers<a href="/en/behandlungen/veneers">Veneers</a> (from CHF 1’900) or <a href="/en/behandlungen/lumineers">non-prep veneers</a> (from CHF 2’400) correct shape, gaps and proportions.
  • Finishing touchesDetails like the gum line or subtle tooth jewellery round off the picture — entirely as you wish.
The order is decisive

Our guiding principle: align first, then beautify. If the teeth are already correctly positioned thanks to aligners, veneers can often be placed without or almost without grinding — maximum aesthetics with maximum substance preservation. More on this: <a href="/en/blog/veneers-vs-non-prep-veneers">classic vs. non-prep veneers</a>.

Bleaching, veneers — or both?

Not every smile needs everything. Sometimes bleaching is enough, sometimes veneers are the key — often it's the combination. What makes sense for you is explained in the comparison veneers or bleaching? — or we clarify it together in the consultation.

Building blocks & prices

Power bleachingfrom CHF 440
Veneersfrom CHF 1’900per tooth
Non-prep veneersfrom CHF 2’400per tooth
Aligner preparationindividualsee aligner page

We always plan a smile makeover individually and transparently — including instalments. Arrange a consultation at our practice at Löwenplatz in Zurich, and together we'll design your path to your dream smile.

This article is for general information only and does not replace individual dental advice. Whether and which treatment is right for you is something we determine in a personal consultation based on your individual situation.

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