Smile Correction

An attractive smile is all we want! We associate beauty, strength, status and confidence with a "perfect smile." A Smile Correction Treatment or Smile Design Procedure is a series of procedures performed to give a person a perfect-looking smile, though the definition of a perfect smile varies from person to person. Each smile is different, and the type of teeth and gum structure that compliments someone usually depends on a lot of factors. Facial structure, skin colour, hair colour, teeth colour, teeth shape, gum tissue, lip line, and gender of a person are some of the factors that influence the treatment plan of a Smile Design Procedure.

In a Smile Correction Treatment, all the issues related to your teeth and gums are treated with the help of cosmetic dental procedures to give you an aesthetic result and a seemingly perfect smile.

The patient's personality is also considered while designing a smile. At the planning stage of Smile design, the expectations are discussed, and the patient's opinion on the type of smile he/she desires is considered important. Hence, a proper visualization of the final smile is provided with the help of Digital Smile Design software. Digital Smile Designing prepares a treatment plan with the help of digital photographs. The software performs an analysis of the dental structures and facial features of the patient to propose a treatment plan and help a patient visualize the outcome before the start of the treatment.

What are the types of issues treated in Smile Correction?

Not everyone is born with a perfect set of 32 teeth, but all of us desire a perfect-looking smile. Smile correction Treatment consists of in-clinic procedures that are performed to resolve one or more issues from the following:

Yellow or Stained Teeth, Gum Line Issues, Teeth Alignment Issues, Missing Teeth, Broken Teeth and Carious Teeth.

What are the types of procedures performed in a Smile Correction?

The primary goal of a smile correction procedure is to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result in perfect harmony with the optimum functionality of the oral cavity. One or more of the following treatment procedures are performed in a smile correction procedure.

Veneers:

Brighter tooth shades with perfect shapes are considered more attractive. Veneers come into play for attaining perfectly shaped teeth. Veneers are thin shells used to cover the outer surface of the teeth. Ceramic or Porcelain are two materials which are most commonly used. For placing Veneers, the outer surface of the teeth is trimmed to make space for the Veneers. The colour of a Veneer is carefully selected as per the requirement of a particular case. It fixes the anatomy and shade of all the visible teeth, restoring the patient's lost confidence.

Teeth Whitening:

A Teeth-Whitening procedure is performed to treat stains or discolouration of the teeth. Usually, bleaching agents like peroxide at varying concentrations are used to whiten the teeth in the clinic

Dental Restorations with Tooth Colour Fillings & Crowns:

Teeth having dental caries or any other issues such as broken or severely discoloured teeth are restored using composite (tooth-coloured) restorations along with tooth-coloured Dental Crowns made from Ceramics or Zirconia.

Dental Implants:

Missing teeth can be restored using Dental Implants. Dental implants are screw-like structures that are placed in the bone; they act as fake roots over which a Dental Crown is placed to replace a missing tooth.

Gum Recontouring:

At times, the shape of the gums of a person hampers the aesthetics while smiling. Smile enhancement surgery is performed to reshape a person's gum line and give it a smooth & well-shaped look.

Orthodontics:

Many times, the teeth are not in proper alignment, resulting in an unpleasant smile. No amount of restoration or teeth whitening can give an aesthetic look to a patient's smile if the alignment is not proper. This is where orthodontic treatment comes into play. The teeth are moved using aligners or braces to attain teeth alignment.

Tooth Reshaping:

A slight alteration in the contours of the teeth can be performed by altering their shape. Enamel is removed to eliminate the imperfections and give an ideal shape to the tooth.

Fillers & Botox:

Fillers & Botox have many uses in Dental esthetics. They can be injected to reduce the excessive appearance of gums while smiling, also known as Gummy Smile.

Benefits of Smile Designing Procedures:

The Dental aesthetics of a patient has a huge emotional impact on a person. If someone feels that the quality of their life is getting compromised because of the state of their teeth, they must visit a Dentist to explore the possibilities with the help of Smile Design procedures. Apart from restoring the confidence of a person, Smile Design procedures provide the following benefits:

1 – Improves the prognosis of compromised teeth because of complete restorations.

2 – Prevents the risk of future complications as minor alignment issues are fixed.

3 – Improves the personality of a person by elevating the level of facial esthetics.

The Cost of Smile Correction Treatment:

Smile correction costs depend on the count and type of procedures performed, the expertise of the Dentist and the geographical location of the facility. It can cost anywhere between INR 30,000 to over INR 1,00,000/-. However, the cost can be easily managed as most Dentists offer flexible payment facilities. The treatment is completed in multiple appointments, and the patient can pay the money in instalments. In India, there is very less likelihood of attaining Dental Insurance coverage, so the costs will have to be out-of-pocket.

Conclusion:

Smile Correction or Smile Design procedures are done to give a patient their desired and seemingly perfect-looking smile. Multiple dental cosmetic procedures are performed in combination to give a patient the desired outcome. The experience of the Dentist and the quality of the treatment offered are among the primary factors that determine the success of the smile design procedure. If a compromised smile is hampering the quality of your life, Smile Design procedures are worth considering as the benefits are far more likely to outweigh the invested costs in the long term.