What is the role of gum contouring in smile designing?
Gum contouring, also called gingival sculpting, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes excess or uneven gum tissue to improve tooth symmetry and proportion. Think of it as the frame around the picture. In smile designing it fixes gummy smiles, levels out asymmetric gum...
Post Operative Care – After Tooth Extraction
After tooth extraction, bite on the gauze for 30 to 60 minutes to stop the bleeding. For the first 24 to 48 hours, rest with your head propped up, hold an ice pack to the cheek for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off to settle swelling, eat soft foods, and don’t...
Post-Operative Care – After Placing Permanent Cap
After a permanent dental crown is placed, avoid eating on that side for 24 hours to let the cement fully set. Skip hard, sticky, or chewy foods like gum and candy for the first 48 hours. Mild tenderness is normal, and gentle brushing along with daily flossing around...
Can You Eat Normally After Smile Designing Treatment?
Yes, normal eating resumes after smile designing, but the timeline depends on which procedures were done. Soft foods are advised for the first 24 to 48 hours after veneers, crowns, or bonding. Most patients return to a regular diet within a week, while sticky, hard,...
What Is a Dental Mock-Up and Why Is It Done Before Smile Designing?
A dental mock-up is a temporary, reversible trial smile placed directly over a patient’s existing teeth to preview the final results of cosmetic dentistry like veneers or crowns. It’s done before permanent smile designing so patients can test drive the new...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry — Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing