Ever wish you could see your new smile before committing to treatment? With Digital Smile Design (DSD), you can. At Luka Dental Care in London, Ontario, we use cutting-edge smile design technology to plan your cosmetic treatment with precision and confidence—so you’ll know exactly what to expect before we even get started.
Whether you're looking for veneers, bonding, implants, or a full smile makeover, Digital Smile Design helps us map your ideal smile and show you a realistic preview based on your unique features, preferences, and goals.
Digital Smile Design is a modern dental technology that uses digital photography, 3D scans, and facial analysis to create a virtual model of your future smile. Think of it as architectural blueprints for your mouth—only instead of a house, we're building the smile you’ve always wanted.
Using DSD, we can simulate how your teeth will look after treatment and tweak the design until it feels just right. That way, there are no surprises—just results that fit your face, lifestyle, and confidence.
At Luka Dental Care, we’ve seen firsthand how Digital Smile Design changes the game for cosmetic dentistry. Here's why patients from London, Hyde Park, Masonville, and beyond love it:
Clarity
You’ll see a realistic preview of your new smile before committing
Customization
Designs are based on your facial structure, not a one-size-fits-all mold
Confidence
You can approve and adjust before treatment even starts
Better Communication
You and your dentist are on the same page from day one
Life-like Results
The final outcome looks natural, harmonious, and true to you
At Luka Dental Care, the Digital Smile Design process is personalized, interactive, and easy to follow. Here’s what your journey typically looks like:
We start by taking high-quality digital photos, a 3D intraoral scan, and sometimes a short video of your face while smiling and speaking.
Using advanced software, we analyze the shape, size, and position of your teeth in relation to your lips, gums, and facial structure.
We digitally design your new smile and simulate how it would look in real life—on your own face.
Once your digital smile is approved, we plan the ideal treatment path—whether that’s veneers, bonding, whitening, implants, or orthodontics.
In some cases, we can create a physical “mock-up” that you can try in your mouth.
We move forward with treatment using the digital plan as our guide—ensuring your final smile matches the preview you approved.
Digital Smile Design is about more than cosmetics—it’s about confidence, communication, and control. Here’s what makes it such a powerful tool for patients in London and the surrounding neighborhoods like Sunningdale and Sherwood Forest:
Visual Clarity – You see the potential results before treatment begins
Fewer Surprises – Since you’ve approved the design, your results feel expected and satisfying
More Precise Outcomes – Digital planning improves accuracy and efficiency during treatment
Multi-disciplinary Collaboration – If multiple treatments are involved, DSD helps coordinate care
Increased Confidence – Patients feel more engaged and empowered when they’re part of the design process
At Luka Dental Care, we use the latest tools to bring your smile preview to life:
Replace traditional impressions with fast, accurate digital scans
Analyze facial proportions and simulate cosmetic changes
Capture facial movement for a dynamic, natural smile
Used to fabricate mock-ups or final restorations with precision
Speed up turnaround time and maintain full control over aesthetics
Traditional smile planning relies heavily on the dentist’s intuition and experience. It often involves hand-drawn sketches or wax-ups, with little opportunity for the patient to visualize the final outcome in advance. As a result, patients typically don’t see the end result until the treatment is completed, and feedback options during the process are limited.
Digital Smile Design, on the other hand, uses advanced digital analysis and facial data to create a customized plan. With 3D simulations based on your actual photos and videos, you can preview and approve the design before any work begins. This approach encourages patient-driven collaboration, allowing you to be involved at every step and ensuring the final smile aligns with your vision.
Marianne L.
London, ON
Everyone’s smile is different—and so is everyone’s personality. That’s why DSD doesn’t just focus on perfect teeth. It’s designed to enhance the whole face, taking into account your:
Lip shape and mobility
Smile line and facial symmetry
Gum visibility and proportions
Personality traits (Do you want a bold smile? A soft one?)
Lifestyle and long-term goals
Making changes to your smile is a big decision—especially if you’ve had negative dental experiences in the past or simply aren’t sure what’s possible. One of the most powerful benefits of Digital Smile Design is how it helps ease that uncertainty.
DSD allows us to show—not just tell—what your results can look like. There’s no obligation, no commitment, and no pressure. Just a conversation, a plan, and a preview you can feel confident about.
We’ve seen patients from all across London, ON who:
Avoided treatment because they didn’t want unnatural results
Felt unsure about what cosmetic changes would actually look like
Had dental anxiety and needed to build trust first
Wanted to explore their options without feeling rushed or pressured
While Digital Smile Design is most commonly associated with cosmetic procedures like veneers, its applications go far beyond that. Here are just a few types of treatment we can plan using DSD at Luka Dental Care:
Preview tooth shape, size, and symmetry
Map small refinements to chips, gaps, or worn edges
Visualize what shades will look best with your skin tone
Plan optimal crown position and gum harmony
Combine implants, crowns, and aesthetics in a single simulation
Show tooth movement over time and ideal outcomes
When we talk about “mock-ups” or “trial smiles,” patients are sometimes surprised at how real it feels. At Luka Dental Care, we can fabricate a temporary, non-permanent version of your new smile using composite material or a printed overlay that fits over your existing teeth.
It’s like test-driving your new smile before you commit. For many patients, this moment is when everything clicks—and the excitement really begins.
You’ll wear it briefly to feel how it fits with your lips and bite
You’ll see how it looks when you talk and smile in the mirror
You can even take photos and get feedback from family or friends
Digital Smile Design isn’t just about how your smile will look today. It’s about how it will evolve with you over time. Because DSD is built on digital records and long-term vision, we can plan multi-phase care that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Whether you’re fixing one issue now and coming back later for more, or you're ready to jump in all at once, we’re here to create a plan that works for you now—and grows with you in the future.
DSD is a planning tool, not a stand-alone treatment. The cost depends on which cosmetic or restorative procedures you choose.
At Luka Dental Care, we offer:
Transparent pricing
Flexible payment options
Guidance on prioritizing treatment
No-pressure consultations
Patients from across London and nearby areas like Masonville and Hyde Park often say the design process made them excited to take control of their smile again.
When you invest in smile design, you invest in:
Clear expectations
A smile that fits your face—not a template
Less stress and more confidence
Results that feel truly you
Modern dentistry isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about crafting outcomes that reflect who you are. Digital Smile Design bridges the gap between science and aesthetics, allowing you to co-create your ideal smile with your dentist. At Luka Dental Care, we believe every patient in London deserves this level of precision, personalization, and peace of mind.
Whether you're looking for a small cosmetic enhancement or a full smile makeover, Digital Smile Design gives you the power to preview your results, give feedback, and move forward with confidence.
At Luka Dental Care in London, Ontario, we’re proud to bring this advanced planning approach to our community—and we’d love to show you what’s possible for your smile.
No! DSD can be used for restorative, surgical, and orthodontic planning.
Yes. Many patients start with smile planning and move forward when they’re ready.
Most designs are created within 1–2 visits.
Not at all. It’s 100% digital—no drilling or numbing required.
It will look as close as possible, and the simulation helps guide every step.
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