(I) Aesthetics — No. 01
Smile Design
Not a new smile. Your smile.
Aesthetic planning that treats teeth, gums, lips and face as one — setting proportion, colour and light around the person who smiles.
At a glance
- Planning
- 1–2 visits
- Overall
- Usually 2–6 weeks
- Anaesthesia
- Local, if needed
- Daily life
- Same day
Durations and visit counts are typical values; they vary from person to person and become clear after an examination.
Smile design is not a treatment; it is a plan. Before deciding how any tooth should look, we look at the face: how the lips move, how much gum shows in a smile, the arc the edges of the teeth draw along the lower lip, the midline of the face, the tone of the skin.
Sometimes the plan is a whitening and a few small refinements. Sometimes it brings together porcelain veneers, gum contouring and orthodontics. Either way, the aim is the same: a smile that speaks the language of the face.
The uniform, identical white teeth known as the “Hollywood smile” are not our goal. In a natural smile every tooth has its own shape, a slight translucency at its edge, a fine texture that breaks the light. The difference lives in that detail.
Who it is for
- Anyone unhappy with the shape, colour or alignment of their teeth
- Those who feel their gums show too much, or unevenly, when they smile
- Worn, chipped or gapped teeth
- Old fillings and crowns that deserve a more natural look
- Anyone who wants their smile to belong to their face
Options
- 01
Whitening
Brightens the palette and sets the reference shade for any later restorations.
- 02
Porcelain veneers
Rebuild the shape, length and colour of a tooth with minimal preparation.
- 03
Bonding
Closes small chips and gaps without touching the tooth, or barely.
- 04
Gum aesthetics
Balances the gum line and refines how long the teeth appear.
- 05
Orthodontics
Resolves alignment and bite before any aesthetic work begins.
- 06
Crowns and implants
Complete the smile where teeth are badly damaged or missing.
The process
Listening
We talk about what you would like to change — and what you would like to keep. Expectation is the first measurement of a plan.
Analysis
A clinical examination, the X-rays you need, photographs and video study the teeth, the gums and the proportions of the face.
Design
The plan is drawn from these records; options and priorities are weighed together.
Trial smile
The design is tried in your mouth in a temporary material. You look, you talk, you laugh — and we decide together.
Treatment
After any preparatory care, the approved plan is carried out step by step.
Finishing
The bite is checked, surfaces are polished and refined, and your aftercare plan is shared.
—The Dent BB approach
To design a smile is not to rewrite a signature, but to read it. We listen first, measure second and choose materials last — so you move through every step of the plan by seeing it, trying it and approving it.
Honest expectations
- Smile design is not a single procedure; its length and scope depend on what the plan contains.
- Porcelain and composite restorations are long-lasting, not permanent; care and habits decide how long they last.
- Gum disease or bite problems must be treated before any aesthetic work.
- The aim is harmony, not perfection. Small natural differences are what make a smile yours.
Aftercare
- Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste; floss or use interdental brushes
- Don't bite pens, ice or shells with your front teeth
- Wear a night guard if you clench or grind
- Check-ups and professional cleaning at least twice a year
Frequently asked
How long does smile design take?
It depends on the plan. A plan limited to whitening and veneers is usually complete in a few weeks; plans that include orthodontics or implants can take months. The timeline becomes clear at the first examination.
Will the result look natural?
Naturalness is the main measure of the plan. The shape, colour and translucency of the teeth are chosen for your face and skin tone, and decided together at the trial stage.
Will my teeth be filed down?
Not in every treatment. Bonding is often done without touching the tooth; veneers usually need a limited preparation within the enamel. How much each tooth is touched is discussed openly while planning.
Can I see the result in advance?
Yes. At the trial stage the design is tried in your mouth in a temporary material, so you see and approve it before any permanent step.
Is it painful?
Any procedure that needs it is done under local anaesthesia, so there is usually no pain during treatment. Sensitivity afterwards is mostly brief.
This page is for information. A diagnosis and a treatment plan require an examination.