Crown Your Smile!

Is the design of your smile secure?

Our smile is our most important accessory. In all our immortalized photos, conversations, and even when looking at ourselves in the mirror, our smile can express our personality.

A radiant and beautiful smile can change everything in our lives. When finding the most suitable accessory for ourselves, there are things we need to pay attention to. What should we consider when finding the smile that suits our personality? How should the design of our smile be?

Thanks to advancing dental technologies and the harmony of various disciplines, smile design can now be applied as “customized” for each individual.

This application, also known as “Hollywood Smile,” is no longer exclusive to those in the spotlight. It has become the choice for anyone who doesn’t love their smile, feels it doesn’t reflect their character, wants to find the right smile, and aims to feel better in both work and social life.

Issues such as genetics, improper oral care, or external factors can lead to problems with our smiles. Among these problems are gum recession, dental misalignments, “Gummy Smile” (excessive display of gums while smiling), dental calculus, and teeth discoloration.

Due to these reasons, aesthetic dentistry is a multidisciplinary field. Orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics, each branch of dentistry, should work in harmony to meet the needs and expectations of the person undergoing smile design.

Therefore, it is essential to first elaborate on questions like “What is Smile Design?” How should it be applied? What are the processes? Etc.

What Is Smile Design?

Smile design is the process of aesthetically shaping the lip, tooth, and jaw positions during posture and smiling according to the individual’s mouth and jaw structure, facial features, and aesthetic preferences.

Smile design is the main branch of aesthetic dentistry. There is no single treatment method in this process; treatment methods are shaped according to the individual’s needs. Interventions such as completing missing teeth with implant or bridge treatment, correcting crooked teeth with orthodontic treatment, and addressing issues like gum recession are handled by specialists in different branches of dentistry.

Because of this, it is crucial to understand what “Smile Design” is and how it should be applied, including details on the processes involved.

Processes of Smile Design:

    1.    Screening and Planning:
    •    Scanning for 3D images of the mouth and transferring the current state to a digital environment.
    •    Examination of the existing smile in different postures and positions.
    •    Planning of application processes and informing the patient.
    •    Presentation of visual results using digitally transferred images, informing the patient about the expected outcome of the treatment.
    2.    Treatment Application:
    •    Intervention in decayed teeth.
    •    Application of fillings and root canal treatment.
    •    Implementation of orthodontic treatments.
    •    Taking digital tooth measurements with 3D mouth scanning and fitting temporary teeth.
    •    The healing processes of the patient also determine the course of treatment during the treatment application.
    3.    Permanent Application and Results:
    •    Displaying the applied dental veneers to the patient and conducting a trial.
    •    If the trial results are satisfactory, completing the permanent applications.
    •    Finally, after smile design, providing the patient with detailed information on oral and dental care.

If the patient does not have a special condition in smile design, the treatment is completed in these three stages. At the end of these three stages, the patient greets the day with a new smile.

Why Should Smile Design Be Personalized?

The two halves of the human face are not entirely equal. Therefore, procedures related to our face progress by evaluating both sides differently. When we smile, the right side of our lips may be higher or lower than the left side.

Everyone’s facial structure, expression, and smile are unique. Therefore, the feeling that each patient wants to convey with their smile affects the entire treatment process.

Your smile, like your face, is your most precious jewel.

Why Should You Opt for Smile Design?

A more beautiful and impactful smile will boost your confidence and motivate your entire life. In your smile design, it is crucial for both your health and beauty. While natural teeth are undoubtedly the healthiest, they are also fragile and prone to decay. Many people may lose their teeth due to age. Besides adding aesthetics to your smile, smile design can also prevent certain health issues.

Choosing the right dentist and the correct treatment method is crucial to avoid disappointment due to incorrect smile design. Therefore, prioritize your health first and then protect your smile.

Let your smile be the most beautiful greeting to the day.