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What Is Smile Design?

Smile design, or a smile makeover, is a collection of cosmetic dental procedures that are performed together to create a beautiful smile. This process uses sophisticated technology to map out your ideal results and determines which procedures are needed, so you have a clear picture of how each step gets you closer to your goal.

Smile design can be used to treat:

  • Chipped or broken teeth
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Crooked or crowded teeth
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Cavities
  • More

At Green Dentistry, we take a holistic approach with a customized treatment plan created just for you. This allows you to see your end results, make changes, and move forward with confidence.

Benefits of Smile Design

  • Visualize your results before treatment
  • Minimize the number of appointments needed
  • Improve your facial aesthetics
  • Boost your self-esteem
  • Enjoy healthier teeth
  • Improve your quality of life

Smile Design vs. Traditional Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Smile Design

Cosmetic Dentistry

Targets a specific concern

 No Yes

Addresses multiple concerns at once  

Yes No

Produces subtle results

No Yes

Improves the cosmetic appearance of your entire smile

 Yes No

Procedures are completed individually

No Yes

Considers how procedures work together to produce results

Yes No

Restores the appearance and function of one tooth or part of the mouth

No Yes

Restores the appearance and function of the entire mouth

Yes No

Common Dental Procedures Used

There are several dental procedures that can be used to design a beautiful smile, including:

Depending on the concerns you want to address, we will use a combination of these treatments to create a straighter, whiter smile you’ll love.

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Our Smile Design Process

Step 1 – Consultation and Diagnostic Testing.

First, Dr. Namrata Patel will meet with you to assess your health and discuss your cosmetic dentistry goals. We use Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to create detailed 3D renderings of your entire mouth and jaw. This allows Dr. Patel to identify dental health concerns, necessary procedures, and potential barriers to treatment.

Step 2 – Treatment Planning.

Next, Dr. Patel will work with you to create a customized treatment plan based on your test results and desired appearance. During this step, we’ll determine which procedures you need, which can be done together, which to do first, and the length of time in between each appointment.

Step 3 – Completion of Dental Procedures.

Then, we will schedule and complete your planned dental procedures in our state-of-the-art San Francisco dental office. We make you as comfortable as possible with spa-like amenities and offer sedation dentistry for an anxiety-free experience.

Step 4 – Follow-Up and Oral Maintenance

After your treatments are complete, Dr. Patel will see you for a follow-up and show you how to care for your new smile. At this time, you can resume normal preventative dental visits as recommended.

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Our Holistic Approach to Smile Design

Personalized Assessment and Treatment Plan

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No two smile designs are the same. Your treatment plan will be created to fit your unique facial structure and enhance your individual features.

Precise Design Technology

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Our advanced computer-aided design (CAD) system scans your mouth in 3D and creates an aesthetically-pleasing smile based on your facial features and desired results.

Spa-Like Atmosphere

Amenities at Green Dentistry in San Francisco

We treat you to spa-inspired amenities like hot towels, warm blankets, aromatherapy, and noise-cancelling headphones to help you relax and relieve any discomfort.

Smile Design FAQ

How long does smile design take?

Smile design includes multiple treatments, which can take several weeks or months depending on the procedures you need. The result is a beautiful smile that gets noticed.

How long does smile design last?

Smile makeovers are designed to leave patients with long-lasting results. With good maintenance habits, your smile can last a lifetime. We recommend dental exams and professional dental cleanings twice per year.

Who is a good candidate for smile design?

Smile design may be right for you if you have crooked or discolored teeth, missing teeth, and other cosmetic or functional dental problems. Typically, patients should have good general health and healthy gums. In some cases, periodontal therapy and deep cleaning may be recommended prior to completing cosmetic treatments to ensure best possible results.

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Your Comfort Matters to Us

Our Union Square dentist in San Francisco ensures our office is a place where you can relax and put your health and wellness first, allowing yourself recovery and restoration. We provide a number of spa-like services to our patients in order to relieve discomfort and improve relaxation, such as:

  • Aromatherapy
  • Neck wraps and heated blankets
  • Healing with essential oils and crystals
  • Noise-cancelling headphones

The Green Dentistry Difference

At Green Dentistry, we strive to build life-long relationships with our patients to help them feel secure about their smiles today and for many years to come. We want our patients to feel confident in the work we do together to give them not only beautiful smiles but also functionality and oral health to last a lifetime. We are also proud to give back — to people who are in need and to the environment that surrounds us. We are excited to make you the newest member of our holistic dental care family.

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Dr. Nammy Patel and her team at Green Dentistry in Downtown San Francisco, California, provide quality dentistry with a holistic approach. They offer their patients exceptional care and service in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign treatment, laser dentistry, sleep apnea treatment, general holistic dentistry and so much more. They even offer sedation dentistry to their patients. They serve patients throughout the Bay Area. SF Green Dentist is within walking distance from Downtown and the Financial District.

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