If you’ve ever wanted to improve your smile but felt unsure about how it would look or feel, Digital Smile Design is for you. This process takes out the guesswork—and replaces it with confidence.
Digital Smile Design (DSD) is a modern, technology-driven approach to cosmetic dentistry that uses high-resolution imaging, facial photography, and computer-aided design to map out your ideal smile. At Hales Aesthetic, this process allows us to design and refine your smile with total precision—before any veneers are ever placed. It’s how we bring science, artistry, and personalization together in one seamless experience.
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, most patients just want to know one thing: Will it look like me? With Digital Smile Design, you don’t have to guess. You’ll see exactly how your new smile will look on your actual face—before we begin treatment. It’s a collaborative, transparent process that empowers you to shape the outcome alongside Dr. Hales and our master ceramist.
Benefits of Digital Smile Design
At Hales Aesthetic, every smile design is as personal as the patient behind it. Here’s how the process unfolds:
Harmony Veneers feature an ultra-modern design that moves away from outdated, bulky styles. They are crafted to provide a natural look with organic aesthetics that enhance the function and health of your smile, paying careful attention to the bite and overall dental health.
Each veneer is uniquely tailored to reflect your individuality, with meticulous customization to integrate seamlessly into your existing smile. Harmony Veneers are designed with natural color variations, textures, and shapes to mimic real teeth, ensuring your enhanced smile still looks authentically yours.
Crafted by master ceramist Daniel Yang, each veneer is hand-made with precision, ensuring high-quality and consistent results that meet your expectations. Made from durable, high-quality porcelain, these veneers resist staining and discoloration and can last for 20-30 years with proper care.
The placement of Harmony Veneers involves minimal tooth preparation, with Dr. Hales ensuring only the necessary amount of tooth structure is removed to achieve the best results. This conservative approach helps maintain more of your natural tooth structure while achieving the desired aesthetic outcome.
Dr. Hales works with a master ceramist to refine every detail—from light reflection to edge texture—for a truly lifelike outcome.
You’ll try on a physical mock-up (“temps”) to see how your new smile looks and feels in real life before committing to the final veneers.
The average cost for our state-of-the-art custom porcelain dental veneers is anywhere from $1,000-$4,500 for each tooth depending on the difficulty of the case. Our veneers will typically last anywhere from 10-15 years if taken care of properly with good oral hygiene. The pricing on our state-of-the-art custom porcelain dental veneers truly depends on our expert cosmetic doctor recommendations, the procedure, and the patient’s oral health.
More information is available on our cost of veneers page, where we break down the factors that influence the pricing.
Yes—this is one of the best parts of Digital Smile Design. Many patients come in with preferences, whether it’s a soft, youthful curve or a more defined, squared-off look. With DSD, we give you the ability to compare different veneer shapes side-by-side on your actual face. We’ll offer our guidance based on your facial structure, lip movement, and overall symmetry, but the final choice is always yours. It’s a true collaboration between you, Dr. Hales, and our ceramist.
That’s exactly what Digital Smile Design is for. We often meet patients who know they want to improve their smile but feel unsure about where to start or whether veneers are the right solution. With DSD, there’s no pressure to move forward right away. You can visualize your future smile, explore different design options, and even “test drive” a temporary version before making a decision. It’s about clarity, not commitment—and helping you feel fully confident in whatever you choose next.
While DSD is most commonly used for cosmetic cases involving porcelain veneers, the technology and planning process can be applied to a wide range of treatments—including crowns, bonding, or full smile makeovers. Any time aesthetics, balance, and facial harmony matter, DSD offers a powerful advantage. If you’re unsure whether your treatment plan could benefit from smile design, just ask—we’ll guide you through the options.
Yes, we do. And one of the reasons we love Digital Smile Design is because it helps us evaluate whether you’re a candidate for no-prep Harmony veneers early in the process. Using your digital scan and facial photos, we assess how much space is available, whether we can achieve your goals without altering the natural tooth, and what level of preparation (if any) is needed. If no-prep veneers are a fit, we’ll preserve as much of your tooth structure as possible. If minimal prep is needed, we’ll talk through every step so you feel fully informed.
If you’re thinking about veneers or want to see what your dream smile could look like, Digital Smile Design is the best place to start. No pressure. Just clarity, confidence, and a preview of what’s possible.
