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Read the articleHollywood smile: who it is for, and how the project is decided
A Hollywood smile is not a shade, it is an overall project. Understand what it changes, what it requires and how to decide calmly, with no promise of an identical smile for everyone.
Published by Dr Hafça Moqadem, Dental surgeon in Marrakech2 min read · Interactive article
Article contents
In brief
- Hollywood smile means reworking the whole visible smile, most often with veneers, sometimes with crowns.
- Shape, shade, alignment and harmony with the face are studied together before any work; necessary treatment comes before cosmetic work.
- Depending on how the teeth are prepared, the project may not be reversible: it is decided with full knowledge.
An overall project, not a shade
We speak of a Hollywood smile when a smile is rethought as a whole. It is not about choosing “the whitest tooth”, but about defining a shape, shade and proportions that suit your face.
At the clinic in Guéliz, the project is studied in detail and confirmed with you at each stage: the number of teeth involved depends on your smile and on what you want to change.
A short guide
Your smile project in three questions
An option to discuss with the dentist. Nothing is sent or saved.
Answer the questions to see the points to discuss with the dentist.
An overall project to study
When several visible teeth are involved, a study of the whole smile makes it possible to compare veneers and crowns. It starts with an assessment and a study of proportions.
The Hollywood smile page
A more targeted project to compare
For one or two teeth, targeted veneers or composite can be compared with an overall project, depending on the condition of your teeth.
The dental veneers page
Start with the shade
If only the colour bothers you, whitening of natural teeth can be discussed before considering anything else. It does not change the shape.
The teeth whitening page
An assessment and a smile study first
Necessary treatment (cavities, gums, bite) comes before cosmetic work. Smile design then lets you visualise the project before deciding.
Smile designThis guide helps you prepare the discussion. Only an examination can tell what suits your mouth.
Compare
Hollywood smile, targeted veneers, whitening
Tick the solutions to compare.
| Item | Hollywood smile | Targeted veneers | Teeth whitening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extent | The whole visible smile, studied as a whole. | One or a few teeth, depending on the problem to correct. | All natural teeth, for shade only. |
| Making | Most often in porcelain, over several visits with a try-in before the final fitting. | In porcelain or composite, depending on the tooth and the project. | According to the protocol suggested by the clinic. |
| Preparation of the teeth | Depending on the preparation, the project may not be reversible. | More or less, depending on the choice of material. | No preparation. |
| Preliminary step | Health assessment, then smile study (DSD). | Examination of the tooth and the bite. | Examination and treatment of cavities beforehand. |
The same comparison as a chart (general guides, to be confirmed at the examination)
Qualitative scale: Low · Moderate · High · Very high. These are not measurements: every clinical situation is different.
Step by step
The stages of the project
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Your requestAt the clinic
You describe the smile you imagine, and what bothers you today.
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The health assessmentAt the clinic
Cavities, gums and bite are treated or stabilised before any cosmetic project.
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The smile studyAt the clinic
Shape, shade and proportions are studied in relation to your face, then presented so they can be adjusted. A temporary mock-up can be tried in the mouth, without preparing the teeth.
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The makingAt the clinic
Veneers or crowns are made over several visits, with a try-in before the final fitting.
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Follow-upAt home
Check-ups and aftercare advice go with the result over time.
Common myths
Common beliefs
“A Hollywood smile means very white teeth for everyone.”False
The shade is discussed together. It is chosen to look natural and to suit your face, your complexion and your other teeth.
“All the visible teeth must be treated.”Nuanced
Not necessarily. The number of teeth depends on your smile and on what you want to change.
“The simulation shows exactly the final result.”False
The simulation shows a direction. The result then depends on the clinical situation and the materials used.
“You can easily go back.”Nuanced
Depending on how the teeth are prepared, the project may not be reversible. This is why it is studied and confirmed with you before starting.
To tick
Preparing my consultation
Tick the questions to ask, then copy the list or print it. Your choices stay on this page: they are neither saved nor sent.
Your questions
Does smile design commit me to treatment?
No. It is a study stage: it helps you decide with full knowledge, at your own pace.
What is the mock-up in the mouth?
A temporary resin placed on the teeth, without preparing them, so you can see and feel the project before it is made.
Do cavities need to be treated first?
Yes: necessary treatment comes before cosmetic work.
What does a Hollywood smile cost?
The clinic does not publish fees online. A detailed written quote is given after the study of the project, before any decision.
Book an appointment
Let us talk about your smile project.
Call the clinic, write to us on WhatsApp, or choose a day and a time yourself: your request reaches the clinic's WhatsApp and they will confirm the appointment.
2nd floor, No. 180 Madani Plaza, Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi, Guéliz, Marrakech
