What smile design means

Smile design aligns teeth, gums, lips, and facial features. We plan proportion and symmetry, not just color. The process blends clinical rules with your preferences.

Assessment that drives the plan

• Full face and close up photos
• Lip dynamics at rest and during speech
• Gum display when smiling
• Tooth width to length ratios
• Bite balance and wear patterns
• Shade analysis under neutral light

Tools we use

Digital preview
We simulate proposed shapes and shades so you can review options before treatment.

Provisional phase
For veneers and rehabs, you test drive shapes with temporary restorations. We adjust based on your feedback.

Material selection
Layered ceramics for natural translucency. Composite for conservative edits or budget sensitive plans.

Treatment menu

• Veneers and conservative veneers
• Edge bonding and diastema closure
• Gum leveling with laser
• Whitening protocols with sensitivity controls
• Minor tooth movement when alignment improves the final look

Education first

We discuss tradeoffs. For example, bonding costs less up front but needs earlier refresh. Ceramics require more planning and lab work but hold polish longer. You decide with full information.

FAQs

Do I need orthodontics first
If tooth position is the main issue, short term alignment often improves final aesthetics and reduces how much tooth we need to reshape.

How white should I go
We guide you to a shade that fits skin tone and eye whites so the result photographs well and looks natural in person.

Start with a design consult

Bring a photo of a past smile you liked or a goal reference. Call (512) 653-4009 or book online.