Smile Design in Drogheda & Ballsbridge

Smile design is the foundation of any successful cosmetic treatment. At our Ballsbridge and Drogheda clinics, Dr Elizabeth Johnston follows a structured and thoughtful approach to ensure your smile suits not only your teeth, but also your facial features, expressions, and personality. Rather than applying a standardised template, every smile is individually planned to achieve a result that feels natural and balanced.

A detailed and personalised process

Your journey begins with a New Patient Cosmetic Consultation (€150).

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where we gather comprehensive diagnostic records, including:

• Clinical photographs 

• Digital intra-oral scans 

• Smile and bite assessment 

• Optional OPG scan (€60), if required 

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These records allow Dr Johnston to carefully analyse:

• Tooth size and proportion 

• Smile symmetry and midline 

• Lip movement when smiling 

• Gum levels and tooth display 

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This detailed planning stage ensures that every aspect of your smile is considered before treatment begins.

Digital mock-ups and trial smiles

A key part of smile design is visualisation. Using your records, a digital mock-up of your proposed smile is created. In many cases, this can be translated into a trial smile, which is temporarily applied to your teeth.

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This step allows you to:

• See your new smile in real time 

• Assess how it looks when you speak and smile 

• Request adjustments before committing 

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This process helps remove uncertainty and gives you confidence in the final outcome.