Smile Makeover in Philadelphia
Custom cosmetic dentistry by Dr. Leily Razavi, Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentist six years running, at Razavi Dental in Center City.
A smile makeover in Philadelphia is not a single procedure. It is a custom plan that combines the cosmetic treatments your smile actually needs, whether that is veneers, whitening, bonding, crown work, or gum reshaping, into one coordinated result. At Razavi Dental in Center City, every makeover is designed and led by Dr. Leily Razavi, a cosmetic dentist with the artistic eye and the clinical precision to plan a smile that looks natural, balanced, and unmistakably yours. The goal is never a generic set of white teeth. It is the right smile for your face.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover in Philadelphia is a customized treatment plan that combines two or more cosmetic or restorative procedures to fully change the appearance of your smile. It is not a single procedure. It is a plan — built around your teeth, your face, and what you actually want to fix.
Some Philadelphia smile makeovers are focused: whitening and four veneers to address staining and uneven edges. Others are more involved: implants to replace missing teeth, gum recontouring by a periodontist, crowns, and veneers, all mapped out in advance using Digital Smile Design in Philadelphia so you can see the result before anything is done. The scope depends entirely on your starting point.
At Razavi Dental, every dental smile makeover begins with a consultation where Dr. Razavi evaluates your teeth, gum health, bite, and facial proportions. Nothing is recommended until she has a complete picture.
Treatments That Make Up a Smile Makeover
A makeover draws from the full range of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Yours may use one of these or several.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of the teeth to correct color, shape, size, and minor alignment in a single step. Veneers are the backbone of most cosmetic makeovers. Learn more about porcelain veneers in Philadelphia
Teeth Whitening
Dental Bonding
Tooth-colored composite sculpted directly onto the tooth to repair chips, close small gaps, and reshape edges, often in a single visit. Explore dental bonding in Philadelphia.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth is structurally compromised, a natural-looking ceramic crown restores both strength and appearance so it blends seamlessly into the makeover. Learn about dental crowns.
Dental Implants
For missing teeth, implants provide a permanent, natural-looking replacement that completes the smile and preserves the jawbone. See dental implants in Philadelphia.
Gum Reshaping and Gummy Smile Correction
When teeth look short or the gumline is uneven, reshaping the gum tissue reveals more of the natural tooth and rebalances the smile. This is performed by Dr. Pouya Hatam, the practice’s board-certified periodontist. Learn about gummy smile correction and gingivectomy in Philadelphia.
Invisalign
When teeth need straightening before the cosmetic work, clear aligners correct alignment discreetly as the foundation of the makeover. See Invisalign in Philadelphia.
Your Smile Makeover, Step by Step
- Consultation. Dr. Razavi listens to what you want to change, examines your teeth, gums, bite, and facial proportions, and discusses what is realistic and what will look best.
- Smile design preview. Using digital imaging, you see a preview of your potential result before any treatment begins, so you are part of the design, not just the outcome. Learn about digital smile design.
- Treatment plan. You receive a clear, sequenced plan with the specific treatments, the order they happen in, the timeline, and the cost laid out in advance.
- Treatment. The work is completed across one or more visits depending on complexity. Some makeovers finish in a single appointment, others are staged over several weeks.
- The reveal. Final adjustments are made so the result looks natural, feels comfortable, and matches what you planned together.
Smile Makeover Before and After
The before and after of a well-planned smile makeover is often the most dramatic transformation in cosmetic dentistry. Stained, chipped, uneven, or worn teeth become bright, proportioned, and natural in a way that looks like the best version of your own smile rather than someone else’s. Because Dr. Razavi designs each case around your facial features and shows you a preview first, the after is a result you helped create, not a surprise.
How Much Does a Smile Makeover Cost in Philadelphia?
The cost of a smile makeover in Philadelphia depends entirely on which treatments your plan includes and how many teeth are involved. A makeover built around whitening and a few bonded teeth sits at the lower end. A full set of porcelain veneers with gum reshaping sits higher. Because every plan is custom, Dr. Razavi provides a complete, itemized cost in writing at your consultation, before any treatment begins, so there are no surprises. Financing options are available to spread the investment over time.
Why Choose Razavi Dental for Your Smile Makeover
A smile makeover is as much art as dentistry, and the dentist’s eye for proportion is what separates a natural result from an obvious one. Dr. Leily Razavi earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto, completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and practiced for over fifteen years at the University of Pennsylvania Faculty Dental Practice before founding Razavi Dental in Center City in 2008. She has been named a Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentist six consecutive years, from 2020 through 2025, and recognized by Philadelphia Style Magazine as a 2025 Distinctive Dentist. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and an avid student of Spear, one of the most respected continuing-education institutions in dentistry.
Just as importantly, complex makeovers often need more than cosmetic work. When gum reshaping or periodontal care is part of the plan, Dr. Razavi works alongside Dr. Pouya Hatam, the practice’s board-certified periodontist and UPenn faculty member, so every part of your makeover is handled by a specialist under one roof. That coordination is what lets Razavi Dental deliver makeovers that are both beautiful and built to last.
The practice sits on South Street in Center City and serves patients from across Philadelphia, including Queen Village, Bella Vista, Society Hill, Washington Square West, and Rittenhouse.
Are You a Candidate for a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover may be right for you if you recognize any of these:
- Your teeth are stained or discolored and whitening alone has not been enough
- You have chips, cracks, or worn edges
- You have gaps, crowding, or teeth that look uneven
- Your teeth look short or your smile shows too much gum
- You are missing one or more teeth
- You have had cosmetic work in the past that no longer matches or looks dated
- You have an event coming up, or you simply want to feel confident in your smile again
The first step is a consultation. Dr. Razavi will tell you exactly what your smile needs and show you what is possible.
Ready for your smile makeover? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Razavi at Razavi Dental in Philadelphia.
Smile Makeover FAQ
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a custom plan that combines two or more cosmetic dental treatments, such as veneers, whitening, bonding, crowns, or gum reshaping, to improve the overall appearance of your smile in a coordinated way rather than one issue at a time.
How much does a smile makeover cost in Philadelphia?
It depends on which treatments are included and how many teeth are involved. A whitening-and-bonding plan costs far less than a full set of veneers with gum reshaping. Dr. Razavi provides a complete itemized cost in writing at your consultation, and financing is available.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Some makeovers are completed in a single visit, while more comprehensive plans are staged over several weeks. Your timeline is mapped out in your treatment plan before any work begins.
What treatments are included in a smile makeover?
A makeover may include any combination of porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, crowns, dental implants, Invisalign, and gum reshaping. The plan is built around your specific concerns.
Can I see what my smile will look like before treatment?
Yes. Dr. Razavi uses digital smile design to show you a preview of your potential result before treatment begins, so you are part of the design process.
Is a smile makeover painful?
Most cosmetic procedures involve little or no discomfort, and any treatment that requires it is done under local anesthesia. Dr. Razavi reviews exactly what to expect for your specific plan.
How long do smile makeover results last?
With good care, results last many years. Porcelain veneers and crowns commonly last well over a decade, and whitening can be maintained with periodic touch-ups. Dr. Razavi reviews aftercare for each treatment in your plan.
Who performs smile makeovers at Razavi Dental?
Dr. Leily Razavi, founder of Razavi Dental and a six-time Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentist, designs and leads every makeover, working with periodontist Dr. Pouya Hatam when gum treatment is part of the plan.