Quick answer
A Hollywood Smile usually means 16 to 20 veneers or crowns, planned with digital smile design and completed over 7 to 10 days in two or three appointments.
It starts with a design, not a shade
The best makeovers are designed around facial proportions. Shade is chosen last, in daylight, to suit your skin tone.
The timeline
Day 1: records and design. Day 2–3: mock-up approval and preparation. Day 7–10: try-in, bonding and bite refinement.
Materials
E.max offers translucency at the front; zirconia offers strength where needed.
Questions to ask
Can I see a mock-up? How much tooth will be prepared? What aftercare do you recommend once I am home?
Key takeaways
- Plan for 7–10 days in Istanbul
- Approve a mock-up before preparation
- Ask how much enamel will be removed
Frequently asked questions
Is a Hollywood Smile always very white?
No. The shade is chosen to look bright but natural with your skin tone and the whites of your eyes.
About the authorDr. Sahand Taheri has practised general and aesthetic dentistry for 15 years and leads the Smile Studio in Etiler, Istanbul.
