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How a Smile Makeover Can Improve Your Chewing and Oral Health

November 17, 2025
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patient showing off result of her smile makeover in mccrae

Did you know that enhancing your smile is about more than just aesthetics? Improving the appearance of your teeth with a smile makeover often also enhances their function. Here's what you should know. 

Why Function Matters

When you have missing or compromised teeth, it impacts the function of your bite and remaining teeth. When teeth are compensating for other missing or compromised teeth during chewing, they can become more susceptible to damage or wear.

A smile makeover treatment plan addresses not only a tooth's aesthetics but also its functional problems, restoring the tooth to health. When you can chew and eat with ease, you can enjoy more complex food options and improve your nutrition. 

Long-Term Oral Health and Disease Prevention

When your teeth are correctly aligned and in good repair, your smile is easier to maintain. A consistent brushing and flossing routine will help to protect your teeth from common problems like tooth decay and gum disease. It is easier to brush and floss effectively when your teeth are in good repair. 

Your Functional Makeover Process at Bays Dental in McCrae

If you're dealing with multiple smile concerns, our McCrae dentists may recommend a smile makeover treatment plan that could combine one or multiple procedures to restore function and aesthetics to your smile. Here are some of the concerns a smile makeover will address:

  • Chipped or broken teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Excessively worn teeth
  • Crooked or misaligned teeth
  • Bite alignment issues
  • Decayed or damaged teeth
  • Tooth stains or discolouration

Here are some of the dental procedures our dentists may recommend for your smile makeover in MacCrae:

We Invite You to Contact Bays Dental

If you're interested in learning more about a full smile makeover with cosmetic dentistry, we invite you to arrange a booking on (03) 5982 1333 for an evaluation with one of our dentists. 

Disclaimer: All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. The information throughout this site is not intended to be taken as medical advice.