Dental
Smile Design
Planning a smile that fits your face.
Smile design is the planning stage of aesthetic dental treatment. Using photos, videos, scans and facial measurements, the dentist analyses tooth proportions, the lip line, gum display and facial symmetry, then creates a digital proposal of the planned smile.
Treatment overview
A mock-up can often be tried in the mouth before any treatment, so you can see and judge the proposal. The final plan may include whitening, orthodontics, gum contouring, bonding, veneers or crowns — ideally starting with the least invasive options.
Common purposes
- Seeing a preview of the result before treatment
- Harmonising tooth shape and length with the face
- Coordinating several treatments into one plan
- Choosing conservative options where possible
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Who may be suitable?
- Adults considering aesthetic dental treatment
- People with healthy teeth and gums, or treated beforehand
- Those wanting to understand options before committing
- People with realistic expectations
Suitability is always decided by a specialist after reviewing your health and examining you.
Treatment process
- 01
Before treatment
You share smile photos and, if available, a short video while speaking and smiling. These guide an initial assessment.
- 02
Treatment day
In the clinic, photos, scans and measurements are taken and a digital design is prepared. A temporary mock-up may be placed so you can evaluate the look.
- 03
After treatment
You review the proposal and discuss options, costs and steps. Nothing irreversible happens until you approve the plan.
- 04
Follow-up
The approved design guides each treatment step and the laboratory work.
Expectations & recovery
The design stage itself has no downtime.
Recovery depends on the treatments included in the final plan.
Results and recovery vary from person to person. No outcome can be guaranteed.
Risks & considerations
Potential benefits
- Clear preview before irreversible steps
- Results planned around your face
- Better communication with your dental team
- Helps avoid over-treatment
Risks & considerations
- A digital design is a guide, not a guarantee of the exact result
- The final result depends on the treatments chosen and healing
- Some designs require preparation of healthy teeth — alternatives should be discussed
Questions about this treatment
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This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation.
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