What is an Esthetic Smile Design?

This is the intersection of Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry addressing any imperfections or desired changes in your smile. This is a collaborative approach between Dr. Patenaude and your dentist and/or other dental specialists. Tools in addition to the alignment of teeth can allow for a change in tooth shape, color, height, lip position, and gum position. Additionally, when planned with care, provide a smile that is maximally esthetic and easy to maintain and keep clean. A team approach to planning is utilized to build dream smiles that last! This team includes you and Dr. Patenaude will work with you throughout treatment on the little details as we complete your ideal smile.

Alignment

Although is isn’t immediately apparent, teeth have edges and slopes designed to function properly and when in the right position, properly reflect light to give the best looking natural smile. This is the first goal to make the most of your smile non-invasively and is often all that is needed for a knockout smile. This achieves a new look without compromising the integrity of the tooth or ease of care that cosmetic dental procedures often entail.

Sometimes, the teeth have undergone life. As a result that may no longer have their natural appearance due to a variety of factors – cavities, trauma, malformation, wear, staining etc. When that is the case restorations make a great addition to orthodontic care to transform your smile. Alignment of your teeth is crucial to create the most natural, longest lasting look.

Gum show

many don’t realize how much can change with the same teeth just by moving the gums. This patient after orthodontics and a gum procedure has a radically different look! No dental restorations needed.

Prevention

We all want to plan to have our teeth for a lifetime, taking the steps to aid this is a great investment. Wear, stains, gum health, chipping, and cavities can lead to a breakdown in your teeth. Healthy well positioned teeth, are easier to brush and floss. Additionally, a proper fitting bite utilizes the natural shape of the teeth to properly guide your teeth when you use them to prevent wear and chipping. A properly built and planned smile gives you a life long “WOW” factor.

Prevention

Severe wear from bite

We all want to plan to have our teeth for a lifetime, taking the steps to aid this is a great investment. Wear, stains, gum health, chipping, and cavities can lead to a breakdown in your teeth. Healthy well positioned teeth, are easier to brush and floss. Additionally, a proper fitting bite utilizes the natural shape of the teeth to properly guide your teeth when you use them to prevent wear and chipping. A properly built and planned smile gives you a life long “WOW” factor.