A Smile Design is the planning process for creating your individualized treatment plan to take your smile from what it is now into a smile you can be proud of and makes you feel more confident. Your Smile Design is essentially a treatment plan. 

We start your Smile Design treatment plan by fully defining our starting point. Once we know more about the alignment and size of your teeth, whether any teeth are missing and their former location in the mouth, any chipping or breaking, and if you have any bone loss or dental disease, we’re better prepared to go over options for achieving the smile you’re dreaming of. We have a number of treatment options to transform your smile.

The most important factors your doctor will weigh are your teeth’s characterization and texture, proportions, smile line, and length. The longer your teeth are, the more youthful and attractive your smile appears to be. Teeth shorten with age and wear and tear or they can look shorter because of a gummy smile. We'll create a smile with the longest tooth length that works best for you if you want to look more youthful with a more balanced tooth-to-gum ratio. Porcelain veneers are a great option for patients with these concerns. Depending on the results of your initial consultation, these are some procedures we can perform. 

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Veneers 

Veneers can dramatically change the look of your smile in a few short visits. They're a popular option because they look natural, they last for years, and they provide a single solution that corrects many issues at the same time. 

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells permanently bonded to the front of visible teeth to create a new, beautiful smile. Veneers are very durable and won't irritate your gums. With veneers, we can match your tooth color, or lighten it dramatically. They can be cared for similarly to your natural teeth and can last up to 10-15 years. 

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If you are currently suffering from an uneven gum line, making your teeth look too long or too short, teeth that are crooked, crowded, or gapped, small chips in your front teeth, and/ or teeth that are stained or discolored beyond the help of whitening, you may be a great candidate for porcelain veneers. 

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Dental Implants

When patients have missing teeth, the doctors we partner up with like to use dental implants. When you lose teeth, the bone that your teeth were anchored in deteriorates. The anchor for dental implants is drilled into that bone, and it, in turn, grows around the anchor just like it would for a tooth’s roots. This preserves and strengthens the bone. Dental implants provide the full functionality of natural teeth without the vulnerability to decay. Whenever it’s appropriate, clients are given the option to get dental implants. While they do take more time to finish, dental implants are long-lasting, fully functional, and very durable. They also look identical to natural teeth.

Crowns 

Cracked, worn, or chipped teeth or teeth in poor health can be prepped and capped with crowns. Crowns are often the best option for patients with teeth in poor health. 

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What to Expect after a Smile Design Procedure 
 

After a smile design procedure, patients can expect some discomfort and swelling in the mouth and gums. The dentist will typically prescribe pain medication to help manage any discomfort. It is important to follow the dentist's post-operative instructions for care, which may include avoiding certain foods, avoiding smoking, and keeping the teeth and gums clean. You may also experience some bleeding, swelling, and pain in the first few days after the procedure, these symptoms should subside within a week.
 

Smile design procedures can involve a variety of treatments such as dental veneers, dental crowns, dental bridges, dental implants, teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatment (braces or Invisalign).

Depending on the type of treatment you received, the recovery time and the post-operative instructions will vary. If you received veneers, crowns or bridges, you should expect some sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures for a few days after the procedure. It's also important to avoid biting on hard foods or ice for a few days.

It is important to keep in mind that the recovery process can vary depending on the individual case and the type of procedures you had. And the final result may not be visible for several days or weeks after the procedure.

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