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The Art & Science of Smile Design

No two people are alike. And no two smiles are alike. Nor should they be. In fact, your smile should be your very own individual expression of who you are. And with today's technology and Dr. Jennings' expertise, there's virtually nothing we can't do to create the perfect smile for you.

Our goal is to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality. That's why our routine is anything but routine.  Instead of automatically 'fixing you up' with a 'beautiful smile', we do our homework first. That means taking into consideration the myriad of visible facial factors that express who you are: the shape, size, and position of your teeth; your smile line, the shape of your face, your overall facial expression. It means asking ourselves how to best bring about an attractive, youthful balance to your teeth, lips, gum-line, and facial structure.  Finding the look of a lifetime—one that is beautiful both esthetically and functionally.

In addition to these considerations, we also make it a point to listen to your concerns and desires, and to communicate with you about every step, making sure we're all in agreement as to the objectives, approach, and outcome. As we discuss your goals, we'll use our expert skill and judgment to determine which pre-existing factors need to change. For example, are there conditions to be corrected, such as dark, worn, crooked, chipped, gaps, discoloration, a high or low gumline?

With these questions answered, we begin the critical diagnostic process, creating a complete 'rough draft' of your desired outcome. This involves adding up all the information we've obtained: our diagnostic findings, photographs, computer images-- and using these to help you envision the changes as we've designed them. This process serves not only to educate you, but to give us the opportunity to efficiently 'pre-solve' any difficult segments of the work that lies ahead.

Finally, we apply our practical skills to bring about the changes you desire, resulting in a genuine, natural smile that fits your personality and allows you to express yourself effectively.