Smile Design

At Gentle Clinic, our Smile Design procedure is an advanced, comprehensive approach to transforming your smile through a carefully orchestrated combination of aesthetic dental treatments. Your Smile Design journey begins with an extensive consultation where our dental specialist conducts a detailed analysis of your oral health, facial aesthetics, and specific smile concerns to develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with your goals. During this thorough consultation, we conduct a complete dental examination including digital X-rays, intraoral scanning, and detailed photographs from multiple angles to analyze various aspects of your smile. We evaluate the color, shape, size, alignment, and proportions of your teeth, as well as your gum aesthetics, lip line, facial symmetry, and the overall harmony between your smile and facial features. Using advanced digital smile design software, we create a visual preview of your proposed results. This crucial step allows you to visualize the potential transformation and provide feedback before any treatment begins, ensuring the final result meets your expectations. We'll discuss all recommended procedures, their sequence, timeframes, and associated costs to create a comprehensive treatment roadmap. Depending on your specific needs, your Smile Design plan may incorporate various procedures such as: Porcelain veneers or crowns to enhance tooth shape, color, and proportions Professional teeth whitening to brighten your natural teeth or establish a baseline shade for restorations Gum contouring to create ideal gum-to-tooth proportions and symmetry Orthodontic treatment (traditional braces or clear aligners) to correct misalignment Dental implants to replace missing teeth Composite bonding for minor corrections or as a more affordable alternative to porcelain Before beginning treatment, we ensure your oral health is optimal by addressing any underlying issues such as decay, gum disease, or bite problems. This foundation is essential for the long-term success of your Smile Design. The treatment process unfolds in a carefully planned sequence, often beginning with any necessary orthodontic work or gum procedures, followed by restorative treatments. For porcelain veneers or crowns—often the cornerstone of Smile Design—the procedure typically involves: Minimal preparation of the teeth to create space for the restorations while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible Creation of detailed impressions using digital scanning technology Placement of temporary restorations that allow you to "test drive" your new smile Custom fabrication of your permanent restorations in a specialized dental laboratory using high-quality materials Final placement with meticulous attention to fit, color matching, and aesthetic details Throughout the process, which may span several weeks to months depending on the complexity of your case, we maintain open communication and provide opportunities for you to evaluate and provide feedback on temporary restorations before finalizing the permanent ones. For immediate post-treatment care, we provide detailed instructions for maintaining your new restorations, which may include a custom nightguard to protect against grinding or clenching. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your results and make any necessary adjustments. Long-term maintenance includes regular professional cleanings, periodic polishing of restorations, and ongoing evaluation to ensure the continued health and beauty of your smile. With proper care, porcelain restorations can last 10-15 years or longer before requiring replacement. Throughout your Smile Design journey, our team focuses on creating natural-looking results that enhance your unique facial features rather than a one-size-fits-all "perfect" smile. The goal is a harmonious, balanced smile that looks naturally beautiful and functions optimally. At Gentle Clinic, we combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create smiles that not only look stunning but also boost confidence and improve quality of life. Our patients consistently report that their smile transformation has positive impacts far beyond aesthetics, often enhancing their social interactions, professional opportunities, and overall self-image.