What Does a Smile Design Procedure Involve?

The smile makeover process starts with an initial consultation where the dentist understands your dental problems and then suggests procedures that address them. But, before beginning the cosmetic treatment, the dentist takes care of the dental issues. You’ll need help from an expert dental surgeon like Dr. Dr. Chandresh Surendra Shukla to study your problem and suggest customized solutions. During the initial consultation, the dentist may recommend bringing your photos from when you were younger or your favorite photo to understand your needs and expectations. Depending on the procedures, the entire treatment could take anywhere from three weeks to six months. Sometimes, a complete makeover could take as long as one year.

What Can Smile Designing Correct?

There are several attributes of teeth and smile that a cosmetic dentist can correct using smile designing. These issues are actually discussed during your initial visit to the dentist for a smile makeover. Below are some of the common smile complaints.

1. Crooked Teeth
Properly aligned and straight teeth have a major impact on the smile. But this is not the case with everyone. Most of the people have unevenly aligned teeth which can be the reason for embarrassment. Teeth that are twisted, overlapping, and crowded are commonly referred to as crooked teeth. In most of the cases, the lower front teeth are the most affected ones. They are can be aligned properly and can be straightened using braces (invisible or conventional). For quicker results, the dentist may suggest porcelain veneers.

2. Broken Or Chipped Teeth
Depending on the extent of damage, they can be repaired using treatment options like porcelain crowns, bonding, porcelain veneers, and others.

3. Missing Teeth
Missing tooth is the worst form of an imperfect smile. It can be caused due to oral health negligence or accidents. The missing spaces in the arch can be corrected using dental implants or bridges.

4. Alignment And Spacing
Some people have more space between the teeth. Apart from being unsightly, these gaps also lead to functional problems. The gaps can be reduced using veneers, composite resin bonding techniques, and invisible braces.

5. Gummy Smile
This can easily be rectified by our laser gum contouring. If you are not satisfied with the shade of your teeth, or if you have stained teeth, they can be treated with oral prophylaxis or professional teeth whitening.

6. Fuller Lips, Cheeks And Smile
Aged or unshapely face can be improved or enhanced using certain procedures like orthodontics and oral maxillofacial surgery.

7. Tooth Texture And Characterization
In order to make the teeth look more feminine or masculine, a dentist may recommend characterizing it with veneers or crowns.