Digital Smile Design & Trial Smiles: See Your Smile Redesign Before We Begin

When people think about improving their smile, sometimes it feels like a leap of faith: Will it look the way I hope? Will I like it? Thanks to Digital Smile Design (DSD) and trial smiles, you don’t have to wonder in the dark anymore. At Windmill Dental in Amarillo, TX, Dr. Austin A. Whetten uses these tools to show you a preview of your new smile before any permanent treatment begins.

This approach takes the guesswork out of cosmetic dentistry and gives you a clear picture of what’s possible — so you can make decisions with confidence.

What Digital Smile Design Is

Digital smile design is a way of planning a cosmetic dental makeover that starts with your smile in a digital environment. Think of it as a map for your smile makeover: instead of imagining what could happen, you actually see a preview of the result.

Using photos, digital scans, and advanced software, Dr. Whetten can create a customized visualization of how your teeth could look after treatment. This digital model takes into account your features, facial proportions, and what you want to change — whether that’s spacing, color, symmetry, or overall balance. It doesn’t feel artificial or generic because it’s based on your own images and measurements.

What is a Trial Smile?

A trial smile takes the digital preview one step further. It’s a temporary version of your smile makeover that’s placed directly on your teeth using a safe, removable material. You can see it in the mirror, test how it looks when you talk or smile, and get a feel for what’s ahead.

It’s not permanent. There’s no drilling or long appointment involved. But it gives you and Dr. Whetten a chance to fine-tune things before any real treatment begins — so when it does begin, you’re starting with clarity.

Who Benefits Most From Smile Previews

We find this process is especially helpful for people who:

• Are considering multiple cosmetic options

• Want to understand how specific changes will look on them

• Have had previous dental work and want to blend or revise it

• Feel nervous about making permanent changes without knowing the outcome

Even small changes — like reshaping a few front teeth or closing a gap — can feel like a big deal when it’s your smile. Being able to see the plan ahead of time takes the pressure off.

The Process

At Windmill Dental, the preview process is built into your cosmetic consultation. It typically goes like this:

• Photos and Digital Scans
  We take high-resolution images and 3D scans of your current smile.

• Smile Preview Creation
  Using smile preview software, Dr. Whetten adjusts the design based on your input — whether that’s straighter teeth, a brighter shade, or changes in shape or length.

• Review and Feedback
  You’ll look at the preview together, discuss what you like, and decide if you want to test it out as a trial smile.

• Trial Smile (Optional)
  A temporary version is applied in-office so you can experience the look in real time.

• Finalize the Plan
  Once you feel good about the look and feel, the treatment plan is finalized and scheduled.

More Predictable Results, Less Guesswork

Cosmetic dentistry doesn’t have to be a leap of faith. Previewing the outcome gives you a chance to understand what you’re saying yes to — and to tweak things before they’re set in stone.

We believe you should feel comfortable and confident in your decisions. With smile previews and mock-ups, you’re part of the process every step of the way.

Digital Smile Previews at Windmill Dental in Amarillo, TX

If you’ve been thinking about improving your smile but want to feel more sure of the process, schedule a consultation at Windmill Dental. Dr. Whetten makes sure you can see where your treatment is going before it begins. With digital smile previews and in-office trial smiles, your input becomes part of the process — and the final result feels like it was made for you.

Call Windmill Dental in Amarillo today to get started. Seeing the potential is often the first step to loving your results.

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