Digital Smile Design in Canterbury

Dispel any doubts about your cosmetic dentistry work with Digital Smile Design (DSD), a state-of-the-art technology that allows patients to preview their results before treatment takes place — and even make their own changes to create a smile to their liking.

Accepting only the highest standards of service for our valued clients, we’re excited to offer DSD on all of our cosmetic treatments to provide predictable, custom-designed results. Achieve the smile you’ve always desired without any unwanted surprises at Dentistry in Canterbury.

Digital Smile Design uses ultra-modern dental mapping software to provide a digitally enhanced preview of your teeth. The process begins with a 3D scan of the mouth from various angles to screen its current structural and aesthetic layout. We’ll then discuss your smile goals, and suggest viable treatments to make them a reality. Taking into account your goals, face shape and oral needs, we’ll prepare mock-up images of your new smile for you to approve in your own time. Once satisfied, we can schedule your cosmetic treatment.

1. We take digital scans of your mouth, teeth and gums.

Your cosmetic dentist uses an intra-oral scanner to take 3D photos and videos of your mouth from all angles. They will take frontal and profile views with a full smile, face at rest, and retracted view of the mandibular and maxillary arches with teeth apart. This is so they can get an accurate representation of your current teeth.

2. We scan the images and present them on a screen

We view the digital library and explore treatments, so you can get an insight into what you can expect.

3. We discuss your smile goals.

DSD puts you in the driver’s seat. Talk to us about what you want to achieve and tell us what you don’t like about your teeth. You may wish for natural-looking, brighter teeth or teeth that are less crowded. Or, you might want straighter, more aligned teeth or teeth that are balanced in size and shape.

4. We show you mock-up images of your new smile.

Taking into account your goals, face shape, features and oral needs, our dentists will show you a preview of your end result. You’ll be able to view them in 3D and in print, so you can take them home and decide in your own time whether you’d like a smile makeover.

Is Digital Smile Design right for me?

Digital Smile Design has proved a popular choice for patients that are eager to see their results before committing to treatment. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to co-design your new smile and make adjustments as you see fit. For instance, if you’d like to achieve a more natural-looking or aligned appearance, Digital Smile Design affords this freedom.

What are the benefits of Digital Smile Design?

Our Digital Smile Design service provides vastly improved accuracy and precision compared to traditional digital imaging methods, so you can see exactly how your new smile will look post-treatment. You’re also able to make design adjustments to your liking, helping to create a smile that you can wear with confidence.

What if I don’t like the way my teeth look in the digital mock-up?

Treatment won’t begin until you’re completely satisfied with your preview. If you’re not happy with the mock-up, we can easily make adjustments to the end results and explore other treatments if necessary. Rest assured knowing that we’ll find a solution that suits you.