Services
Digital Smile Design
We use Digital Smile Design to help you preview and plan your new smile with us before cosmetic treatment begins.
Why choose us
Benefits of Digital Smile Design
Preview Your New Smile
We help you see a digital preview of your planned results before any treatment begins.
A Plan Built Around You
Your design reflects your goals, your facial features, and what feels natural to you.
Clear, Confident Decisions
Seeing the plan makes it easier to ask questions and choose the options that fit you.
Coordinated Cosmetic Care
Your design can guide treatments like porcelain veneers, composite bonding, whitening, or gum contouring in our office.
Flexible Payment Options
We accept major PPO plans and self-pay patients, and financing is available.
Most people know exactly what bothers them about their smile, like a chipped front tooth, a gap that has widened over the years, or teeth that look shorter than they used to. It is much harder to picture what the fix will look like before committing to it. That uncertainty keeps many people from moving forward with cosmetic care. At 805 Dentistry in Thousand Oaks, we use Digital Smile Design to close that gap. You can see and discuss a plan for your new smile before any treatment begins, so the decisions you make feel informed instead of hopeful.
Digital Smile Design is a planning approach that uses digital records of your teeth, gums, and face to map out cosmetic and restorative changes in advance. Instead of describing a "brighter" or "more even" smile in vague terms, we build the plan visually. That way you and our team are working toward the same picture. Our office has 2D and 3D dental imaging available, which helps us understand how your teeth, bite, and supporting structures relate to one another before we suggest a direction.
The planning process is not a treatment on its own. It is the foundation that guides the treatments that follow. Depending on your goals, the plan might point toward porcelain veneers, composite bonding, crowns, teeth whitening, gum contouring, tooth recontouring, or clear aligners. For more complex cases, it can guide a full smile makeover or full mouth reconstruction. Because we also have an on-site dental lab, the design work and the restorations it informs can stay closely connected throughout your care.
Digital Smile Design helps adults and teens who want a cosmetic change and value clarity before they begin. It also suits patients whose needs span several areas of dentistry. A single tooth may need a crown while the gumline nearby looks uneven, or alignment may need to improve before veneers make sense. In these situations, planning the whole smile at once keeps each step working toward one result.
Here are a few situations where the process is especially useful:
- Front teeth that are chipped, worn, uneven, or discolored
- Gaps, crowding, or minor misalignment you would like corrected
- A "gummy" smile or an uneven gumline that affects how teeth appear
- Missing teeth being replaced with implants, bridges, or dentures
- Combining several treatments into one coordinated smile makeover
Am I a good candidate for Digital Smile Design?
Most patients who want to improve the look of their smile can benefit from the planning process. The first step is making sure your mouth is healthy. Cosmetic work lasts best on a stable foundation, so we start with a thorough dental exam and address any active concerns first. These can include cavities, gum disease, or a cracked tooth.
It also helps to come in with a sense of what you would like to change, even if you are not sure how to describe it. Photos of smiles you admire or notes about what bothers you in your own reflection give us a useful starting point. If you feel nervous about dental visits, let us know. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, which can make longer cosmetic appointments more comfortable.
What results can I expect, and how do I care for them afterward?
Your results depend on the treatments your plan includes. The goal of the design process is a smile that has been thoughtfully planned rather than improvised. We will talk honestly about what each option can realistically achieve for your teeth, so your expectations are grounded from the start.
Caring for your new smile looks much like good everyday dental care. Brush and floss consistently, and keep up with regular cleanings and exams so we can monitor your restorations and gum health. If you grind or clench your teeth, we may recommend a night mouth guard to protect veneers, bonding, or crowns. Whitening results can be refreshed over time with in-office or take-home whitening, and we will tell you which approach suits your restorations.
How can I pay for my smile design and treatment?
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, welcome self-pay patients, and offer financing. Coverage for cosmetic care varies from plan to plan. Some treatments in a smile design, such as crowns or restorations that address function, may be handled differently than purely cosmetic ones.
Our team will review your plan with you and explain your options before treatment begins. Because the design shows the full picture up front, you can also decide whether to complete everything at once or phase treatment over time in a way that fits your budget.
How do I get started?
Getting started is as simple as scheduling a consultation at our Thousand Oaks office. We welcome patients from Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Agoura Hills, and nearby communities. Dr. Dar Radfar and our team will listen to your goals, examine your smile, and talk you through what a digital plan could look like for you.
If you have been wondering what your smile could become, we would love to help you see it clearly. Call or visit us to book your Digital Smile Design consultation. We look forward to meeting you.
The process
What to expect
- 1
Smile Consultation
We talk about your goals, examine your teeth and gums, and capture the records we need to plan.
- 2
Design and Review
We create your digital smile design and walk through it with you, making adjustments until it feels right.
- 3
Treatment and Follow-Up
We carry out your chosen treatments and keep caring for your smile at regular checkups.