The Art of Smile Design in Cosmetic Dentistry

If you’ve been thinking about enhancing the aesthetics of your smile, you might have come across the term ‘smile design.’ This term refers to a well-established approach in dentistry, employing a range of familiar techniques, that dentists have been utilizing for decades to craft beautiful smiles. Read on to learn more about the art of smile design.

What Is Smile Design?

Smile design is simply a series of treatments your dentist puts together to help you achieve your smile goals. Before cosmetic treatments can be administered, your dentist will give your mouth a thorough exam and cleaning to ensure you’re not suffering from oral illnesses like periodontitis, cavities, or abscesses.

Once your mouth is ready for cosmetic treatments, your dentist will use a combination of cosmetic techniques to achieve the desired result. Some of the treatments you may receive are:

• Teeth Whitening: To brighten the smile.
• Dental Veneers: To correct misshapen or discolored teeth.
• Dental Implants: To replace missing teeth.
• Dental Crowns: To protect and improve the appearance of damaged teeth.
• Invisalign: To straighten teeth, improving alignment and bite function.

How Long Does a Smile Design Take?

The exam and planning for your smile design are usually done in one visit. However, the process that follows will be unique to each patient and their smile design goals. For example, a patient who needs minor corrections like teeth whitening could see their smile design complete in as little as one visit. More involved procedures like custom veneers will take multiple visits to achieve a customized result.

Patients who need more advanced procedures like implants or braces may need one year or longer to reach their goals. The best way to know how long smile design can take for your goals is by scheduling your appointment with Dental Health Associates today to receive your consultation.

Skilled, Personalized Smile Design in Wolcott, Connecticut

If you’re ready to start your journey to your perfect smile, call Dental Health Associates today to schedule your appointment! If you’re a new patient, we have our new patient forms on our website for your convenience!

Categorised in: Cosmetic Dentistry