Sydney CBD · Macquarie Street
Smile design Sydney CBD.
A coordinated plan for tooth position, shape, colour, proportion and function.
Cosmetic planning
A smile is more than tooth colour.
Smile design considers how tooth position, visible gum levels, proportions, incisal edges, wear, colour and facial features work together. The aim is not to create identical teeth, but to develop a result that looks appropriate for the individual.
A careful sequence can make treatment more conservative. For example, alignment may improve tooth position before whitening, bonding or veneers are considered.
The planning sequence
- Health and gum assessment
- Digital scans, photographs and records
- Review of tooth position and bite
- Discussion of whitening, bonding, veneers or crowns
- A staged treatment plan with maintenance requirements
Natural-looking outcomes
Shape, surface texture, translucency and small variations all contribute to a believable result.
Function and maintenance
Cosmetic work must tolerate the patient’s bite and habits. Bruxism, tooth wear and night-time grinding may need to be addressed.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions.
Does smile design always involve veneers?
No. Some patients may benefit from whitening, alignment or bonding without veneers.
Can I preview a proposed change?
Digital records and mock-ups may help explain proposed changes depending on the treatment.
Should teeth be straightened before veneers?
Sometimes. Alignment can make later cosmetic treatment more conservative.
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