

According to the Adult Oral Health Survey, around 12% of adults in England feel embarrassed about their teeth. While it might not sound that high, it means 1 in 8 people lack the confidence to laugh or smile in public, and at Ringway Dental, we’re focused on changing that every day.
You hear the phrase “smile makeover” a lot, yet most people imagine something far more invasive than what it usually involves, as the reality is often much gentler. Our Smile Makeover service covers a wide array of treatments to help you feel more comfortable showing your teeth.
In this blog, we zone in on the variety of different options available from our highly experienced dental team. With our help, you can get a smile you feel good about, with our experts there with you at every step.
When most people start on their smile makeover in Manchester, the first thing they go for is teeth realignment. Straighter teeth often change the overall look for the better, with many patients being pleasantly surprised by how discreet and manageable modern aligners can be.
It’s usually the first step because it sets the foundation for everything that comes next. Aligners create space where it’s needed, close gaps and support better positioning before any cosmetic work begins.
| Option | Best For | What it Offers to Your Smile Makeover |
| Invisalign | Crowding, spacing, tilted teeth | Discreet and removable, Invisalign is ideal for people wanting cosmetic changes without fixed braces |
| Ceramic braces | Moderate-to-complex alignment | Fixed ceramic braces blend in with natural tooth colour for less visible fixed treatment |
| Lingual (hidden) braces | Complex movements with zero visibility | Attached behind the teeth, lingual braces straighten without anything showing |
Whichever option you choose, alignment can set the tone for the rest of a smile makeover. Even small improvements in positioning can change how evenly everything sits, making any whitening or restorative work that follows look far more natural and balanced.
Once you and your dentist are happy with how your teeth are aligned, you might want to look at the overall shape of each tooth. Restorative treatments like those shown below focus on smoothing edges and correcting wear.
These small changes often make a bigger difference than people expect, especially if they’ve lived with chips or uneven enamel for years.
| Option | Best For | What it Offers to Your Smile Makeover |
| Veneers | Covering chips, uneven edges, and worn enamel | Porcelain and composite veneers create a uniform front surface to improve your smile’s appearance |
| Composite bonding | Minor chips, shape tweaks, closing tiny gaps | Composite bonding is a minimally invasive way to correct small imperfections |
| Crowns | Heavily worn, cracked or structurally weak teeth | Dental crowns restore strength and shape while blending in naturally |
Restorative dental work in Manchester sometimes involves slightly longer treatment times, but the vast majority of patients we see find everything worth it when they see exactly how much their whole smile has been lifted.
The next stage of a smile makeover in Manchester is often teeth whitening, which works well after alignment because more of the tooth surface is exposed and even. This is a big step up from the shop-bought kits you might have seen, and the result is typically much less artificial.
| Option | Best For | What It Offers to Your Smile Makeover |
| Boutique whitening (take-home) | Gradual shade improvement | Custom trays and gel give you brighter results over a couple of weeks |
| In-chair whitening | Faster, noticeable change | A stronger, dentist-applied system that lifts the shade in a shorter time |
| Combination whitening | Longer-lasting brightness | Uses both approaches together to achieve and maintain your preferred shade |
Whitening can offer surprisingly good results in terms of how much fresher and lighter their overall smile looks. Even a small lift in shade can make everything feel cleaner and more balanced overall.
So, what about if you have missing teeth? Gaps not only make your smile look less-than-perfect, but also alter your bite. As such, replacing them often makes a noticeable difference to both appearance and comfort.
| Option | Best For | What It Offers to Your Smile Makeover |
| Dental implants | Single or multiple missing teeth | Fixed, long-lasting dental implants look and function much like natural teeth |
| Dental bridges | Missing teeth with strong neighbours | Dental bridges offer a supported, gap-closing solution that blends in with the surrounding teeth |
Filling a gap like this usually makes your whole smile feel more comfortable, with most people also noticing that eating becomes easier as a result.
For some, the finishing touch of a smile makeover in Manchester is to look at the way your gums frame your teeth, as even when they’re straight and well-shaped, uneven gum height can make things look not quite right.
A small adjustment here can make the teeth appear longer or more even without altering the natural enamel. The approaches below describe small variations of soft-tissue reshaping used to tidy or even things out.
| Option | Best For | What It Offers to Your Smile Makeover |
| Gum contouring | High or uneven gum lines | Levels the gum line so the teeth sit more evenly across the smile |
| Gum line evening | Small differences in gum height | Smooths the outline so the front teeth look more uniform without altering the teeth |
| Minor gum reshaping | Extra gum showing when smiling | Reduces visible gum so the teeth look more open and better proportioned |
Even a small change to the gum line can help the whole smile feel more natural, meaning that you appear much less like someone who’s had a makeover and more like that’s just how your teeth have always looked.
If you’re curious about what your own smile could look like with the right mix of treatments, booking a consultation is a simple first step. We’ll talk through your goals, check what’s realistically possible and map out a plan that fits both your comfort level and your timeline.
Over the years, our teams in Manchester and Altrincham have helped thousands across the region to fall in love with their smile again. We’re always happy to guide you through your options without any pressure.
If you’re ready to begin your journey, or just want to explore what might suit you, we’re here when you need us. All you need to do is get in touch.
Q – How long does a smile makeover in Manchester usually take?
A – It varies. Whitening and bonding can be finished quickly, while alignment takes longer because the teeth need time to move safely.
Q – Is a smile makeover personalised or a standard package?
A – It’s personalised. Your dentist will look at what you want to change and build a plan around that rather than pushing every treatment.
Q – Do smile makeovers look obvious in real life?
A – Not when planned well. The aim is to keep things in proportion so the results sit comfortably with your face and not like a full, dramatic overhaul.
Q – Can I whiten my teeth before bonding or veneers?
A – Yes. Most dentists in Manchester and beyond will whiten first, so any bonding or veneer work matches the lighter shade.
Q – Will I need to take time off after treatment?
A – Only rarely. Most smile makeover treatments have little to no downtime, and you can go back to normal life straight away.



