Smile design: a complete guide
All about the smile design
What is a smile design?
Smile design is an aesthetic dental treatment that seeks to improve the appearance of the smile. For this treatment We perform a personalized evaluation of the shape, size, position and color of the teeth, with the aim of getting a more harmonious and attractive smile.
This procedure may include tooth whitening, dental veneers, crowns, orthodontics or gum correction, adapting to the facial characteristics and desires of the patient, thus achieving a natural and balanced smile.
How do you make a smile design?
A smile design is made in several steps:
- Initial evaluation: We examined your mouth and took photographs, X-rays and molds to study the dental and facial structure.
- Digital planning: We use the latest digital technology that allows us to know the end result of your treatment, creating a simulation of how your smile would look. For this planning we take into account the shape, color and alignment of the teeth.
- Specific treatments: Depending on the case and after your approval, we apply different techniques such as whitening, dental veneers, orthodontics, or even gum surgery to adjust proportions and improve aesthetics.
- Testing and adjustments: You can do a temporary (mock-up) test to see the result and adjust details if necessary.
Final implementation: Final procedures are performed to obtain the desired smile.
Can I get a smile design?
To know if you can make a smile design, you should consider the following factors:
- Oral health: It's important that you don't have cavities, gum disease, or infections. First, we will evaluate if you need prior treatments to ensure a healthy foundation.
- Status of your teeth: If your teeth are worn out, fractured, stained or poorly aligned, you could be a good candidate for a smile design.
- Age and general status: In general, this treatment is suitable for healthy adults.
The best way to know if you are a candidate for a smile design is to ask for an evaluation appointment at our Getxo or Bilbao clinic and have one of our dentists evaluate your case in a personalized way.
How long does a smile design last?
The duration of a smile design depends on the type of treatment that has been performed and the patient's subsequent care. It can be between 3 and 15 years.
How to maintain a smile design?
You can keep your smile after treatment with the following tips.
- Good oral hygiene: Brush your teeth at least twice a day and use floss daily.
- Regular visits to the dentist: Perform professional cleanings and periodic checkups to detect problems on time.
- Avoid staining foods: Reduces consumption of coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco to prevent stains on teeth.
- Dental protection: If you practice sports or grind your teeth, use mouth guards to prevent damage.
- Care for dental veneers or resins: Avoid biting hard objects that may damage the dental veneers or resins.
This way your smile design can stay bright and in good condition for longer.
Is it advisable to make a smile design?
We recommend a smile design if you want to improve the aesthetics of your teeth and gums, achieving greater harmony of your teeth.
Types of Smile Design
The type of veneers dental that will be done depends on your aesthetic and functional characteristics and needs. Below we explain the most common smile design treatments.
Smile design with resin in Bilbao
The resin smile design consists of applying a composite resin directly to the teeth to improve its shape, size, color or correct defects such as fractures or spaces between them. The resin is molded and sculpted in a personalized way, adapting to the dental structure of the patient.
Smile design with dental veneers in Bilbao
Porcelain or composite dental veneers are used to improve the color, shape and alignment of the teeth. They are thin sheets that are placed on the surface of the teeth to achieve a uniform and aesthetic appearance.
Smile design without dental veneers in Bilbao
A smile design without dental veneers can be made by applying another type of aesthetic treatments such as tooth whitening, orthodontics or dental contouring that correct the harmony of the smile while preserving the original dental structure.
Gingival smile design
For those who show a lot of gums when smiling, gingivoplasty (gingivoplasty) surgery is done to improve the ratio between teeth and gums, achieving a more balanced smile.
Full smile design
It combines several treatments, such as dental veneers, orthodontics, whitening and gum correction, for a complete transformation according to the patient's characteristics.
How much does a smile design cost in Spain?
The cost of a smile design can vary depending on the type of treatment chosen, the patient's needs, etc... The cost of an integral smile design, which combines several of these treatments, can be from €1.00 or more.
We recommend ordering your appointment at our Bilbao clinic or Getxo for a treatment evaluation.
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