What is Smile Design? Types, Treatment & Its Cost

Smile design is a cosmetic dental process to improve the appearance of your smile through various cosmetic dental procedures like whitening, bonding, veneers or crowns, gentle gum shaping, aligners or an implant when needed. It balances teeth, gums and lips so the result looks natural and feels comfortable when you speak and bite.

If stains, chips, crowding, gaps, misaligned teeth, discoloration or a gummy line bother you, Smile Design treatment focuses on overall health and function of your teeth by showing what to change and what to keep. At Eledent Dental Hospital, you’ll see a virtual preview of your new smile first, then get a clear step-by-step plan to make it real. Let’s dive into the smile design types, treatment process, cost and how it can elevate your confidence.

Types of Smile Design Treatments 

Below are the smile design types we use to match your goals, timeline and budget we follow for smile designing in Manikonda, Kukattpally, Kondapur and Banjara Hills.

1) Teeth Whitening

• What it is: Teeth whitening removes stains and makes teeth look brighter.
• What it fixes: Tea, coffee, food, smoking and age related discoloration.
• How Treatment Works: a)removes stains calculus using ultra sonic vibration tips. B)another one is using guided bio film therapy c) zoom teeth whitening by using gels and uv light
• Benefits: Quick glow, no drilling, great before events.
• Time: 45-90 minutes in the clinic.

2) Composite Bonding (Dental Bonding)

• What it is: Composite bonding adds tooth-coloured material to repair small flaws and fill the gaps between teeth and yellow teeth will change to white by making small tooth preparations
• What it fixes: Small chips, small gaps, worn or uneven edges,yellow and fluorosis teeth
• How Treatment Works: The surface is prepared, resin is placed and uv light applied then hardened and polished.
• Benefits: One visit, gentle, budget friendly, colour matched to your teeth.
• Time: About 15 minutes per tooth.

3) Veneers (Porcelain or Composite)

• What it is: Veneers are thin covers that change the front look of a tooth.
• What they fix: Deep stains, uneven shape, minor rotations, short teeth, small gaps, yellow teeth
• How Treatment Works: Teeth are lightly shaped, a scan/mould is taken, custom veneers are bonded on.
• Benefits: Very natural look, long-lasting colour, precise shape and symmetry.
• Time: Usually 1-2 visits, some cases can be same-day with CAD/CAM.

4) Dental Crowns and Bridges

• What they are: A crown is a cap that strengthens a weak tooth, a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth using the neighbouring teeth for support.
• What they fix: Cracked teeth, large fillings, root-canal teeth or a gap that needs a fixed solution.
• How Treatment Works: The tooth is shaped, a custom crown/bridge is made and cemented.
• Benefits: Restores strength and appearance together and protects fragile teeth.
• Time: Often 1-2 visits, chairside milling can speed things up.

5) Dental Implants

• What it is: A dental implant is a tiny screw that replaces the tooth root and holds a new tooth.
• What it fixes: A missing front tooth that affects your smile and teeth that helps in tearing and chewing of food it means every tooth
• How Treatment Works: The implant is placed in bone, heals, then a lifelike crown is attached.
• Benefits: Looks and works like a real tooth, keeps other teeth from drifting, supports gum shape.
• Time: Done in stages over weeks to months, a temporary tooth keeps you smiling meanwhile.

6) Tooth Contouring

• What it is: Tooth contouring smooths and reshapes tiny edge imperfections.
• What it fixes: Slight uneven edges, pointy corners, small chips.
• How Treatment Works: Microscopic polishing reshapes the edge without injections.
• Benefits: Instant tidy look, very conservative, no downtime.
• Time: 5-15 minutes per tooth.

7) Gum Reshaping

• What it is: Gum contouring reshapes the gum line to show more tooth and even out levels.
• What it fixes: “Gummy” smiles, uneven gum heights, short-looking teeth.
• How Treatment Works: A laser or minor trim sculpts the gums to a balanced line.
• Benefits: Bigger, brighter smile line without touching tooth structure; quick healing.
• Time: Usually one visit.

8) Orthodontics: Braces or Clear Aligners

• What it is: Orthodontic treatment moves teeth into better positions for better look and bite.
• What it fixes: Crooked teeth, gaps, rotations, bite issues like overbite/underbite.
• How Treatment Works: Braces or clear aligners apply gentle, steady forces to reposition teeth.
• Benefits: Root-level correction for stable results, may reduce drilling needed later.
• Time: Active treatment lasts several months. Check-ups every 4-8 weeks.

Looking for smile designing in Kondapur, Kukattpally, Manikonda or Banjara Hills, visit your nearest branch to get a treatment according to your requirements.

Smile Design Cost

Here’s the complete details on smile design cost, including the range of all the treatments available.

• Teeth Whitening

  • In-clinic whitening: ₹1500 – ₹18000.
  • Take-home Kit: ₹4,000 – ₹8,000.
    

• Composite Bonding (per tooth)

  • ₹2500 – ₹8,000.

• Veneers

  • Porcelain / Ceramic veneer (per tooth): ₹12,000 – ₹28,000.
  • Premium veneer (per tooth): ₹25,000 – ₹40,000.
  • Composite veneer (per tooth): ₹6,000 – ₹12,000.

• Dental Crowns & Bridges

  • Ceramic / Zirconia crown (per tooth): ₹8,000 -₹20,000.
  • Bridge (per unit/tooth in the bridge): ₹8,000 – ₹20,000.
  • Example: 3-unit bridge ≈ ₹24,000 – ₹60,000.

• Dental Implants (smile zone: implant + crown)

  • ₹30,000 – ₹90,000 per missing tooth.

• Tooth Contouring (Enamel Shaping)

  • ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 per tooth.

• Gum Contouring / Gingivectomy

  • ₹5,000 -35,000 for a typical front area (about 2-6 teeth).

• Orthodontics

  • Metal braces (full case): ₹35,000 – ₹75,000.
  • Ceramic braces (full case): ₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000.
  • Clear aligners (full case): ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000.
  • Invisalign (full case): ₹95,000 – ₹2,85,000.

Your exact quote comes after a digital preview, we can also plan treatments in steps to match your timeline and budget be it smile designing in Banjara Hills, Kondapur, Kukatpally or Manikonda.

Book Your Smile Design Treatment in Hyderabad at Eledent Dental Hospital 

A good smile is not luck, it is a plan that fits your face and your lifestyle. Smile Design gives us gentle ways to fix what you don’t like about your smile. We begin with a digital preview so you know the likely result upfront then sit with our Smile Design experts to choose the treatment that achieves your goal whether that’s whitening, bonding, a veneer, gentle gum shaping, aligners or an implant when a tooth is missing, along with clear timelines and costs.

Whether you need smile designing in Kukatpally or Kondapur the cost at Eledent Dental Hospital stays transparent across all branches so you always know what you are choosing and why.

Want a reliable smile makeover in Hyderabad? See it first, approve it, then make it real with Eledent Dental Hospital.

FAQs 

Are digital previews close to the final result?
Ans. Yes, the preview shows likely shape and shade. We then use mockups and fine tune edges, fit and translucency before the final teeth are made.

Do veneers replace the need for aligners?
Ans. Not always, if teeth are crowded or rotated, a short aligner phase can reduce drilling and make veneers last longer and look more natural.

Can implants be part of Smile Design in the front teeth?
Ans. Yes an implant with a custom abutment can replace a front tooth and temporary crowns help shape the gums for a natural finish.

How invasive is Smile Design?
Ans. Many plans use gentle options like whitening, bonding or contouring. When ceramics are needed we keep preparation minimal and guided by your bite and color goals.

What affects ongoing costs after treatment?
Ans. Retainers after aligners, routine cleanings, veneer polishing and occasional whitening. We schedule and price these in your written plan upfront.