Visualize Your Smile Before Treatment Is Performed
When seeking to enhance the beauty of your smile, you likely want input when determining the final outcome of your dental treatment plan. Imagine being able to decide what your teeth will look like in regards to shape, color, and appearance in your mouth—then be able to visualize it in person before treatment even begins. By designing the smile according to a patient’s facial structure with the help of state-of-the-art digital smile designing (DSD), we’re working with a revolution in modern dentistry. Our office features this digital technology to help you plan your cosmetic treatments via the digital smile design process so you can get the smile of your dreams.
A New Smile To Enhance Your Entire Face
DSD is dental technology commonly combined with veneer treatment, which uses ultra-thin covers to mask imperfections, but can also be used for other treatments like dental crowns. We look at your entire face when designing cosmetic restorations with DSD, including how your lips, cheeks and eyes match with your new, confident smile. This treatment planning helps us know how your teeth will appear when you perform everyday activities like talking, laughing and smiling. During a DSD procedure, we will capture a video of your face as you tell us what you would like to change about your smile. Then we will use this video to help design the ideal teeth to compliment your entire face. This digital imaging process allows you to visualize what your new teeth will actually look like before you begin any treatment. If at any time you want to alter an aspect of your new teeth, we can make changes now, before the final pieces have been made.
Benefits Of Dental Implants
-Designs to fit your mouth and entire face
-See the appearance of your new teeth right away
-Customizable to match your specifications
-Dental work is done after your smile is approved
Stages of Digital Smile Design
Visualizing those templates within the frame of the smile.
Patient sees digitally, prior to beginning treatment, what our plan for their transformation looks like, and they give feedback about desired shape and color of the teeth.
Patient with severely worn teeth. Initial evaluation photo in beginning to understand what individualized treatment is needed for this person’s specific dental needs.
Additional analysis by the patient and doctor collectively, regarding the proposal as seen within the framework of the smile. This final blueprint is what we ask the lab to follow when making the crowns/veneers.
Teeth together shows how the lower teeth have moved up to stay in contact with the wearing upper teeth.
Analyzing the extent of wear. A good patient communication photo in assessing what has occurred over time.
Analyzing gum levels which show tooth eruption patterns in response to tooth wear.
Idealized golden proportions to be used as a template in our case.
Building templates to visualize idealized tooth length, width and position utilizing correct tooth proportions that drive a natural appearance.
How Does It Work?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Smile Design, and how does it work?
Digital Smile Design (DSD) allows patients to preview their new smile before treatment starts. By using digital scans, photos, and videos, a customized plan is created to ensure a natural and confident look.
What are the benefits of Digital Smile Design?
DSD enables patients to see and approve their new smile in advance, ensuring natural and predictable results. This technology enhances the precision of treatments like veneers and crowns, creating a seamless blend with your facial features.
Is the Digital Smile Design process painful?
No, DSD is completely non-invasive and painless. The process uses digital imaging and scanning—eliminating the need for traditional impressions.
Who is a good candidate for Digital Smile Design?
Anyone considering veneers, crowns, or a full smile makeover can benefit from DSD. It’s ideal for those seeking predictable and personalized results before beginning treatment.
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Client Reviews
"We’d just moved to Billings for 2 months from Texas, and this dentist office is a God sent. EVERYONE is very warm and friendly. Jessica, the front desk lady who probably does everything is very helpful and welcoming; my hygienist, Kori, and Dr. Francis are just awesome! I like how they took real pictures of my teeth and doctor showed me the pictures and explained to me what’s going on with my gum and teeth in a way that I can understand. I’ve had several different dentists’ experiences in the last 40 years, they usually only showed me x-ray slides or images taken from their fancy new machine that all I could see were shadows of my teeth. Kori was very thorough and Dr. Francis was very clear in his explanations. Totally love this office’s excellent service!"
-Teresa L.
Today was my first visit to see Dr. Francis and to also have my teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist. First, let me say that the dental hygienist had to have done the best job I’ve ever had done. Not only was she very friendly, but she explained everything as she did it, it was the most thorough cleaning I’ve ever had done. The icing on the cake was meeting Dr. Francis. He was extremely friendly. He explained the exam gave me all my options. All of the staff that I met were very friendly. The office was very clean. I highly recommend their office.
-Kerisue D.
Undoubtedly the best dentist office I have used. I see Dr. Ferguson and her assistants. What a great group. They go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable and genuinely seem to care. They explain your dental care and give good advice.
-Dan B.
Wow! What Service. My own dentist of many years was not able to get me in for emergency service and didn't seem to really care. Dr. Francis got me into his office within the hour of my emergency and patched me up until I could get the permanent fix. His office staff was amazing and needless to say - they cared. This office will be getting all of my future dental business for myself and family. Thank you!
-Reed G.
I was so impressed with the personalized care that I experienced at my recent visit. Bringing a child into the dentist for the first time is always a stressful situation, but Dr. Francis and his staff took the time to provide quality care while demonstrating compassion. Highly recommend!
-Stephanie M.
"I was treated with respect and felt as if my concerns were address with compassion . I really appreciated the time that was taken to explain what my options were. I will recommend Dr. Francis practice to anyone in need of dental care. Everyone in the office was easy to talk to. A big thank you!"
-Lori C.
Dr. Ferguson and her assistant are amazing! They take the time to deal with your needs and let you know exactly what is going on with your teeth. Best experience ever.
-Kym P.
My experience with Dr.Ferguson and her staff was phenomenal! From thorough oral cancer screening to personalized education, my experience was unique to any dentist I've been to in the past. I would recommend her and her team to anyone seeking above average dental care.
-Charis T.
Both Doctors Ferguson and Francis’ practice is first-rate. They are thorough and make the visit pleasant as possible. Great team of folks providing superior service. 👍👍👍👍