Smile design is a personal planning process that looks at the colour, shape and alignment of your teeth together with your facial features. If the way your teeth look bothers you, it may well be possible to change it.
It isn't just about whitening or getting crowns. It considers how your teeth fit your face, the shape of your lips, your gum line and the overall look when you smile.
At our clinic in Bağcılar, we look at each patient's mouth and expectations to find the cosmetic options that suit them. A beautiful smile doesn't have to look the same on everyone; what matters is a result that looks natural on your face.
Smile design means planning a combination of dental treatments, tailored to you, to improve how your teeth look. The length, shape, colour and alignment of the teeth are assessed together with your lip line, facial proportions and gums.
For some people teeth whitening alone is enough; others may need porcelain veneers, zirconia crowns or orthodontic treatment. The right approach depends on the current state of your teeth and what you need.
The aim isn't to give everyone the same smile, but to build a plan that meets your expectations while keeping your natural look.
If you're unhappy with how your teeth look and want to improve your smile, it's worth talking to a dentist. Cosmetic planning is especially worth considering if you have:
Every mouth is different, so your oral health needs to be checked before any decision is made. If there's decay or gum disease, it should be treated first as part of general dental care, before any cosmetic work.
Digital smile design uses digital images to assess your teeth and smile. We study your face and mouth and plan the changes being considered.
We check the current state of your teeth, gums and overall oral health.
Where needed, we take intraoral photos and impressions.
We look at the shape, length and colour of the teeth and how they fit your face.
We decide which treatments fit your needs.
Treatment is carried out according to the plan, with your consent.
Digital planning makes your options easier to understand. But which treatments are possible, and what results can be achieved, depends on your mouth.
Smile design isn't tied to one treatment. Depending on your needs, different cosmetic treatments can be planned together or on their own.
Teeth whitening, used to lift discolouration that builds up over time, is one of the options. The right method is chosen after looking at your current shade and oral health.
Porcelain veneers are thin restorations used mainly to improve the colour, shape or look of the front teeth. In suitable cases they can be applied to the front surface of the tooth with minimal preparation.
Zirconia crowns may be chosen depending on the condition of the tooth and what it needs. They can restore the tooth's shape, colour and function.
Small chips, gaps and irregular shapes can be corrected with composite bonding. In suitable cases it's an option that preserves tooth structure.
Crowded teeth and bite problems can affect how your smile looks. In those cases orthodontic treatment may be considered to reposition the teeth.
A gummy smile or an uneven gum line can affect the overall look. Where needed, gum contouring can be added to the plan. Regular scaling and cleaning also plays a big part in keeping your gums healthy.
White teeth alone aren't enough. The teeth also need to work with your face, lips and gums. For a natural look, we consider these details together:
What matters isn't a result that only looks good in photos, but a smile you feel comfortable with every day.
It depends on the treatments involved and your oral health. Whitening alone or a small amount of composite work can be done quickly, while restorations across several teeth need more planning.
After your examination, we'll explain the order of treatment, how many appointments you'll need and roughly how long it will take.
How long the results last depends on the materials used, your oral care, habits such as clenching, and regular check-ups. No restoration can be expected to last a lifetime.
Brushing regularly, flossing and keeping up with dental check-ups help protect the result.
Treatment varies from person to person. Because every mouth is different, a standard plan can't be set without an examination. The main factors are:
At Ayla Dent, after your examination we'll explain the treatments that suit you and how the process works.
If there's something about your smile you'd like to change, the first step is a proper look at the current state of your teeth.
At our Bağcılar clinic, we look at your cosmetic goals and your oral health together. To find out more about cosmetic dentistry, learn which options suit you or book an examination, get in touch with us.
General information on oral health is also available from the Turkish Ministry of Health.
It can be considered for many people with cosmetic goals, but the treatments depend on the health of your teeth and gums. Any oral health problems need to be treated first.
Not in every case. Depending on your teeth, less invasive options such as whitening, composite bonding or orthodontics may be considered. For crowns or veneers, how much preparation is needed depends on the case.
Since it isn't a single procedure, any discomfort depends on the treatment. Some steps need no anaesthetic, while local anaesthetic may be used for some restorations.
The shade is chosen with your skin tone, face, natural tooth colour and expectations in mind. The aim is a colour that suits your overall look.
"Hollywood Smile" describes a bright, striking look. Smile design is a broader approach in which your teeth and surrounding tissues are planned individually. Not every plan has to end in a Hollywood Smile.
Aftercare depends on the treatment. Regular brushing, flossing, routine check-ups and dealing with habits like clenching all help protect the results.
If there's decay, gum inflammation or tartar build-up, it needs treating before cosmetic work. Cosmetic treatment on an unhealthy base may not last as well.