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Smile Makeover in Wethersfield, CT
One Plan. Every Concern. Your Best Smile.
25+ Years Serving CT | ADA Member Practice | Personalized Smile Design | Most Insurance Accepted
Why it matters
What Is Invisalign and Why Do Patients Choose It?
A smile makeover is a personalized, multi-treatment plan designed to address every cosmetic and functional concern affecting your smile – in a coordinated sequence that produces a result greater than any single procedure could achieve alone. At Family Dental Center of Connecticut, Dr. Kasabji and Dr. Engelhardt design each smile makeover from scratch around the individual patient: their specific concerns, oral health baseline, facial proportions, and lifestyle.
Smile makeovers are not a defined procedure-they are a clinical strategy. A patient with stained, chipped, and slightly crowded front teeth might benefit from professional whitening followed by dental bonding or veneers. A patient missing teeth, with worn enamel and aging restorations, may need implants, crowns, and veneers, all of which are performed over multiple visits. The sequence, timing, and specific treatments are determined entirely by your clinical examination and cosmetic goals.
Patients who seek a smile makeover at our Wethersfield practice typically present with one or more of the following concerns:
Significant Tooth Discoloration
staining from age, medications, or habits that does not resolve with whitening alone
Multiple Chipped or Cracked Teeth
cosmetic damage across several visible teeth requiring coordinated bonding or veneer coverage
Missing Teeth
gaps that affect bite function, bone density, and smile symmetry
Worn or Shortened Teeth
enamel loss from bruxism or acid erosion that changes the proportions of the smile
Failing or Discolored Old Restorations
aging amalgam fillings, outdated crowns, or ill-fitting bridges that detract from the smile
Gum Tissue Imbalance
A gummy smile or uneven gumline that affects tooth proportions
Bite Misalignment
Functional concerns that must be addressed before cosmetic work can begin
Our Services
How a Smile Makeover Is Planned and Delivered
A smile makeover at Family Dental Center of Connecticut is built through a structured process that begins with a thorough clinical evaluation and ends with a transparent, sequenced treatment plan you understand before any work begins.
Comprehensive Smile Consultation
Your first appointment is a detailed conversation and full clinical examination. No treatment is performed at this visit. Our team reviews:
Digital X-rays to assess the health of every tooth, root, and bone structure in your smile zone
Intraoral camera images of every tooth surface, existing restoration, and gum tissue
Smile photographs for proportion analysis, shade planning, and before-and-after documentation
Your complete medical and dental history, including medications, systemic conditions, and previous dental work
Your cosmetic priorities – which concerns bother you most, which are less important, and what your budget and timeline look like
Personalized Treatment Plan Presentation
Based on your examination findings and stated goals, Dr. Kasabji or Dr. Engelhardt presents a full treatment plan that sequences every recommended procedure – health-first, then function, then aesthetics. The plan includes:
Every recommended treatment has a clear clinical rationale for why it is included
A sequenced timeline – some procedures (whitening, for example) must precede others (veneer shade selection) to produce the correct result
A full cost breakdown with insurance coordination completed before you make any decisions
Alternative options where multiple paths exist, so you can make an informed choice
Phased Treatment Delivery
Smile makeover treatment is delivered in phases – typically beginning with any restorative or periodontal care needed to establish a healthy foundation, followed by cosmetic procedures in the correct clinical sequence. Progress is evaluated between phases, and adjustments are made if your goals or circumstances change.
Phase 1: Oral health foundation – treating decay, gum disease, and failing restorations
Phase 2: Functional corrections – bite adjustments, implants, or orthodontics where needed
Phase 3: Cosmetic procedures – whitening, veneers, bonding, and final esthetic refinements
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Why Family Dental Center
Your Entire Smile. One Coordinated Plan.
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Health Before Aesthetics - Always
Every smile makeover at Family Dental Center of Connecticut begins with a health evaluation. Decay, gum disease, and failing restorations are addressed before any cosmetic procedure begins. A beautiful smile built on an unhealthy foundation will not last.
02.
Every Procedure Planned in the Right Sequence
The sequence of cosmetic procedures matters. Whitening must precede veneer shade selection. Implant healing must precede final crown placement. Our team plans the entire makeover timeline before the first treatment begins, so every procedure sets up the next one correctly.
03.
Full Cost Transparency Before Any Commitment
A smile makeover involves multiple procedures and multiple insurance claims. We coordinate all benefits, produce a fully itemized cost plan, and review all options with you before any treatment begins. Patients at Family Dental Center of Connecticut never receive unexpected bills.
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Phases – every smile makeover follows a health, function, and aesthetics sequence
25+
Years of smile makeover experience in Wethersfield and Hartford County, CT
100%
Cost and insurance coordination provided before any treatment commitmen
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Practice – complete smile makeover without referrals to outside specialists
Our Services
Meet Your Dentists
Together, Dr. Kasabji and Dr. Engelhardt have delivered comprehensive smile makeovers to patients from Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Newington, Rocky Hill, and across Hartford County for over 25 years – coordinating multi-phase treatments that combine whitening, veneers, implants, and restorative care into unified, patient-centered cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Kasabji
Dr. Kasabji’s comprehensive background in restorative dentistry positions him uniquely to lead complex smile makeover cases – understanding how each procedure interacts with the others, how the bite changes as restorations are placed, and how to plan a treatment sequence that produces a durable, functional, and beautiful result across multiple appointments.
Dr. Engelhardt
Dr. Engelhardt’s emphasis on patient education means no smile makeover patient at Family Dental Center of Connecticut begins treatment without fully understanding why each procedure is recommended, what it will look and feel like, and what the long-term maintenance plan requires. He ensures every patient is an active participant in their own treatment design – not a passive recipient of someone else’s cosmetic vision.
Smile Makeover FAQs
Wethersfield Patients Ask
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How long does a smile makeover take?
The timeline varies significantly depending on the procedures involved. A makeover combining whitening and composite bonding may be completed in two or three appointments. A comprehensive makeover involving implants, veneers, and orthodontic alignment may span 12 to 18 months. Your treatment plan will include a specific timeline for every phase, so you know exactly what to expect before any commitment is made.
How much does a smile makeover cost?
Smile makeover costs vary widely depending on the procedures included. A conservative makeover combining whitening and bonding may cost $500 to $2,000. A comprehensive makeover involving implants, veneers, and multiple crowns may range from $8,000 to $25,000 or more. Insurance covers the restorative components of most makeover plans. Our team provides a complete, itemized cost breakdown before any treatment begins – including all insurance coordination.
Should I whiten my teeth before getting veneers?
Yes – always. Porcelain veneers and composite restorations are shade-matched to your teeth at the time of fabrication and cannot be whitened after placement. If you plan to whiten, it must be done first so the veneers can be matched to your target shade. This sequencing is built into every smile makeover plan at Family Dental Center of Connecticut.
Can a smile makeover fix both my bite and my appearance?
Yes. Many patients who seek a smile makeover also have functional concerns —an uneven bite, teeth that do not meet properly, or jaw discomfort due to bite misalignment. Our smile makeover process evaluates bite function alongside cosmetic concerns and incorporates appropriate functional corrections into the treatment plan before cosmetic procedures begin.
Our Testimonials
What Our Dental Patients Say
Ratings – 5
Ruth R.
Patient
Am comfortable, feel safe. Dentists are excellent and explain everything. Willing to wait when necessary. Thanks
Jose A.
Patient
They do a great job making you comfortable and always gives you the scoop up front . That’s how a dentist should act !
Renee D.
Patient
I have been going to Dr. Engelhardt & Dr Kasabji for many years. They are both kind, gentle and supportive. I would recommend their services.
Our Testimonials
What Our Dental Patients Say
Ratings – 5
Ruth R.
Patient
Am comfortable, feel safe. Dentists are excellent and explain everything. Willing to wait when necessary. Thanks
Jose A.
Patient
They do a great job making you comfortable and always gives you the scoop up front . That’s how a dentist should act !
Renee D.
Patient
I have been going to Dr. Engelhardt & Dr Kasabji for many years. They are both kind, gentle and supportive. I would recommend their services.
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Schedule Your Smile Makeover Consultation in Wethersfield, CT
A smile makeover begins with a conversation – not a commitment. Your first appointment at Family Dental Center of Connecticut is a clinical evaluation and a discussion of what is possible, what it involves, and what it costs. You leave with a complete picture of your options and a clear treatment plan. Every decision is yours to make at your own pace.
We welcome smile makeover consultation patients from Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Newington, Rocky Hill, and throughout Hartford County. New patients are always welcome. Most PPO insurance plans are accepted for the restorative components of your treatment.