Valley Dental Health uses Digital Smile Design in the cosmetic dentistry treatment planning process. This allows patients to be active partners in their smile design process.
At Valley Dental Health in Cockeysville, MD, Dr. Izadi and Dr. Rafat commit to providing patients with personal attention and high-quality dental care. We can offer our patients a more custom treatment plan by using modern dental tools and software in our practice. We will make sure we meet your dentistry goals and needs.
Digital Smile Design: The Benefits
Digital smile design allows patients to view their smiles every step of the way. Our cosmetic dentists will take high-resolution images and videos to depict various stages of your new smile. You and our dentists will analyze your smile to determine the best design.
Benefits of Digital Smile Design:
- Improved communication between dentist and patient
- Incorporates all aspects of the smile and your overall look to create a smile that is unique to a patient’s needs
- Provides a more precise, predictable, and accurate result
- Increases confidence throughout the treatment planning phase
Creating a beautiful smile takes great planning, analysis, and collaboration. Our dentists consider the overall look of your face to create your ideal smile. They will also examine the relationship between the smile and other determining facial features and how it appears in motion.
Understanding how the smile works concerning facial features, emotions, and personality allows our dentists to create a smile that reflects a patient’s unique needs. With digital smile design, you can achieve a smile that reflects your best version.
Digital Smile Design: How It Works
Digital smile design (DSD) is a new tool that allows the dentist to improve the treatment planning phase by using digital images and videos for greater accuracy and precision. During the consultation, our dentists will take a series of images and videos of the teeth, gums, mouth, and surrounding structures. Our dentists use these models to determine your teeth and gums’ exact size, shape, and positioning. This detailed anatomical model creates a foundation for the smile design process.
Our dentists can revise the images to create different possible outcomes. During the revision process, you can see the potential for your smile as our dentists change the images on the screen. We can create custom sizes, shapes, and colors for each tooth in your mouth. Each individual is different, and that extends to dentistry. We focus on producing the outcome that allows you to meet your smile goals and produces the best overall results.
Our dentists will create a 3D mockup of your smile, allowing you to “try on” your new smile. Then, they will show you the mockup for your approval. Next, our cosmetic dentists will use the digital smile design process to create your final restoration.
Planning Your Smile Makeover
With the 3D mockup of your smile, we have a direction for where you want your smile to go. Once we have this model, we can create a customized treatment plan to bring you the desired results. Since each patient is different, the smile makeover process is as well. We combine various treatments to give you the smile makeover of your dreams.
Typically, cosmetic dental services are the route most taken in smile makeovers. For many patients, discolored teeth are one of their main worries. Professional teeth whitening can easily make your smile up to eight shades whiter in a single visit to our office. Teeth whitening is one of the most common services used in a smile makeover. It’s an easy way to brighten your smile and give you almost immediately visible results.
For more stubborn stains, we may recommend porcelain veneers. We can color-match them to any shade of white that you desire. Veneers have the added benefit of treating almost any cosmetic dental problem that you can think of. They cover the front and sides of the teeth, removing misshapen, cracked, and worn-down teeth from view. If your enamel is thinning, veneers can provide a bit of protection to your teeth.
Crooked teeth both bring aesthetic woes and can seriously impact your oral health. Invisalign is a subtle way to straighten your smile, improving your confidence and oral health at the same time. There are various treatment options depending on the severity of your condition.
Digital Smile Design FAQs
Digital smile design is a revolutionary dental technology that can give patients a perfect smile. Learn more about it by reading the answers to these frequently asked questions.
How long does digital smile design take?
All aspects of digital smile design take around 30-40 minutes. This includes the various imaging and scanning elements that ensure we get a perfect model of your smile.
Is smile design permanent?
There’s no cosmetic treatment that’s completely permanent. However, you can expect the results of your smile design to last for years to come. Solutions like porcelain veneers last 10-15 years or more without needing replacement. Invisalign moves your teeth into a new position, but you have to commit to wearing your retainer so that the results will last.
Does dental insurance cover digital smile design?
As it’s considered a cosmetic procedure, many insurances don’t cover it. Dental insurance providers typically only cover procedures that are deemed medically necessary. However, our office offers many different financing options, including Care Credit and our KLEER dental membership program.
Does digital smile design change the shape of my smile?
Yes, it allows you to change many factors of your smile. Porcelain veneers are one of the best ways to do this. They’re custom-made and can do things like change if your teeth are square or rounded or provide a better balance between your teeth and gums. There are many things that we can customize in your smile.
Does digital smile design hurt?
No, the smile design process doesn’t hurt. The most you should experience is some sensitivity or mild discomfort from teeth whitening or enamel removal for porcelain veneers. If you’re experiencing any pain that’s more serious than that, call our office immediately.
Am I a good candidate for digital smile design?
The biggest factors for eligibility are oral health and financing. Before we’re making any serious cosmetic changes, the foundation of your smile has to be strong. If there are oral health concerns, we’ll focus on treating them before proceeding with the cosmetics. Digital smile design can be a bit more expensive than other processes because of the technology involved. However, we work with you to create an affordable plan for you.
Visit Valley Dental Health
Valley Dental Health is a full-service dental office in Cockeysville, MD. Dr. Izadi, Dr. Rafat, and our team help each patient achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. We work with you every step of the way to make sure we meet your needs, goals, and expectations.
To learn more about the digital smile design process, visit our Cockeysville dental office today. Call 443-733-6613 to schedule a consult or request an appointment online. We are welcoming new patients from Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Timonium, Sparks, Phoenix and nearby areas.