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Imagining your ideal smile proves difficult when you can only visualize vague concepts in your mind. You know you want whiter teeth, but how white? You’d like straighter teeth, but what shape suits your face? Traditional cosmetic dentistry required patients to trust their dentist’s artistic judgment without seeing potential results beforehand, creating uncertainty and anxiety about the final outcome.
Digital smile design eliminates this guesswork through advanced imaging technology that shows you exactly how your new smile will look before treatment begins. At Naylor Family Dental and Implant Center, we use this innovative approach to collaborate with you on designing a smile that matches your vision. Dr. Naylor combines technical precision with digital planning to deliver results that meet your exact specifications.
Digital smile design uses specialized software to create a virtual preview of your smile transformation. The process begins with photographs and digital scans of your teeth, gums, and facial features. These images load into design software that allows us to modify tooth shape, size, color, and position digitally.
The software considers multiple factors, including your facial proportions, lip movement, gum line, and tooth-to-tooth relationships. We analyze how your smile appears when you talk, laugh, and smile naturally. This comprehensive approach ensures your new smile complements your unique facial features rather than following a generic template.
You participate actively in the design process. We show you different options for tooth length, width, and shape. You provide feedback on what you like and what you’d prefer to change. This collaborative approach ensures the final design reflects your personal preferences while maintaining proper dental function and aesthetics.
Traditional cosmetic dentistry relied on physical models and the dentist’s artistic interpretation of your verbal descriptions. Digital smile design provides precision that physical methods cannot match. The software calculates exact measurements for each tooth, ensuring symmetry and proportion throughout your smile.
The digital preview serves as a blueprint for your actual treatment. When we create porcelain veneers, dental crowns, or other restorations, the dental laboratory uses your approved digital design as a guide. This precision reduces the likelihood of adjustments or remakes, streamlining your treatment timeline.
Digital smile design enhances virtually every cosmetic dental procedure by providing clarity and precision throughout the treatment process.
This technology proves particularly valuable when multiple teeth need treatment, as it ensures consistency and balance across your entire smile.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where we discuss your aesthetic goals and concerns. What do you dislike about your current smile? What celebrities or smile examples appeal to you? This conversation helps us understand your vision and guides the digital design process.
We capture detailed images of your teeth and face from multiple angles. These photographs show your smile at rest, during speech, and while smiling broadly. We also take digital impressions of your teeth, creating a three-dimensional model that accurately represents your current dental anatomy.
The design phase occurs during a separate appointment or sometimes while you wait, depending on the complexity of your case. We manipulate the digital images, showing you various options for tooth appearance. You can compare different shapes, sizes, and arrangements side by side. We refine the design based on your feedback until you feel completely satisfied with the preview.
Once you approve the design, we use it to create a treatment plan. If you’re receiving veneers, we may create temporary veneers that match the digital design, allowing you to test drive your new smile before committing to permanent restorations.
Visualization eliminates anxiety and uncertainty. You know exactly what to expect before treatment begins, removing the fear that you might not like the results. This confidence makes the entire cosmetic dentistry experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
Communication improves dramatically when you and your dentist work from the same visual reference. Instead of describing abstract concepts like natural-looking or not too white, you point to specific design elements on screen. This clarity prevents misunderstandings and ensures everyone shares the same vision for your final results.
The digital design serves as a communication tool with the dental laboratory as well. Lab technicians see exactly what you want, reducing errors and the need for adjustments. This efficiency saves time and often reduces the number of appointments required to complete your treatment.
You can share the design with family or friends before committing to treatment. Some patients appreciate getting input from loved ones on major aesthetic changes. Others simply enjoy showing their future smile and building excitement for the transformation ahead.
Dr. Naylor completed his dental education at Indiana University in 2017 and combines technical precision with artistic vision to create beautiful, natural-looking smiles. Our digital smile design technology ensures you participate fully in planning your treatment and feel confident about your results before we begin. We accept CareCredit, Proceed Finance, and Cherry, making smile transformations accessible through flexible payment options.
We maintain in-network partnerships with Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Always Care, UFCW, and Unum. Studies show that attractive smiles correlate with perceptions of success, friendliness, and trustworthiness, making your investment in cosmetic dentistry an investment in your personal and professional future. Ready to see your future smile today? Contact us to schedule your digital smile design consultation.
Invisalign aligners are made from a thermoplastic material that's BPA-free.
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Creating your custom Invisalign trays has never been easier thanks to digital scanning. Say goodbye to goopy impression trays and hello to your best smile yet!
You deserve to feel confident about your Invisalign journey. That’s why we’ve invested in Digital Smile Design. This revolutionary tool allows you to see your Invisalign results before even starting treatment!
Our team can add small tooth-colored bumps to the surface of your teeth, which allows us to correct more complex misalignments than ever before.
Enjoy the flexibility to remove your aligners whenever you need to brush, floss, or indulge in your favorite foods.
Experience unparalleled comfort with Invisalign's smooth and gentle BPA-free plastic material, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Invisalign allows you to maintain your regular routine, including your diet, without any significant adjustments needed.
Prior to starting your treatment, you will have an opportunity to discuss your desired smile outcomes with Dr. Naylor. He will carefully examine your bite and smile to determine if Invisalign is the appropriate solution for you. This is also a great time to ask any questions you may have regarding your smile, Invisalign, or other available treatment options.
Once you have been given the green light to proceed with Invisalign, Dr. Naylor will take scans or impressions of your teeth to ensure your aligners fit perfectly. Once your aligners are ready, you will visit our office to pick them up and begin your treatment. In some cases, Dr. Naylor may need to attach small fixtures to your teeth to aid in keeping the aligners securely in place.
While every treatment timeline is unique, you’ll most likely stop by our office every six weeks to pick up your next set of aligners. These check-ups are crucial as they ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned and that your Invisalign trays are fitting correctly.
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
The process begins with taking scans of your teeth to create a digital model of your mouth. This model is then sent to a local lab, where the aligners are crafted using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology. These tools enable the creation of highly precise aligners tailored specifically to your needs. Once the aligners are completed, they are sent to Dr. Naylor to be fitted and delivered to you.
Invisalign aligners are made of clear, thin plastic, making them virtually invisible when worn. Each tray is custom-made to fit your gum line seamlessly. However, if you eat or drink with your aligners in, they may become stained, potentially making them more noticeable.
Invisalign attachments, also known as buttons, are small tooth-colored composite resin dots placed on your teeth. When you insert your Invisalign aligners, they snap over these buttons, providing an anchor to keep the aligners securely in place. This allows Dr. Naylor to adjust the position of your teeth more precisely and effectively throughout your Invisalign treatment.
If you lose your aligners or notice any cracks, damage, or wear and tear, please contact us immediately. Delaying assistance could prolong your treatment and reverse the progress you have made. We will ensure you receive a fresh set of trays as soon as possible, allowing you to continue with your treatment plan.
Invisalign is generally more comfortable than traditional braces, but you may experience some tenderness and soreness as your teeth start to shift. The gentle pressure exerted by the aligners prompts your tooth roots to move, leading to minor inflammation and discomfort. If you experience pain, we suggest taking Tylenol rather than ibuprofen, as ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory properties can affect tooth movement.
If you don’t have severe oral health or orthodontic issues, Invisalign could be the right solution for your smile. However, if your dentist identifies extensive orthodontic problems, they may recommend metal or ceramic braces instead. To determine the best treatment option for your needs, reach out to our team and schedule a consultation today.
