With the collaborative process of digital smile design, Dr. Abed can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted.

Digital Smile Design Tanglewood

When you see your smile in the mirror, how do you feel? Do you smile with confidence without thinking twice about it? Or are there aspects about it you’d like to change?

Whether you have broken, chipped, crooked, missing, or compromised teeth, there’s a treatment procedure that can help you regain the aesthetics and function of your smile, and your Smile Art Dentistry team can help!

With cosmetic dentistry in Houston, TX, Dr. Abed and his team can transform your compromised smile into your dream smile. Even better, with digital smile design technology, you’ll collaborate with him throughout the entire process to ensure you get the smile you’ve always wanted.

What Is Digital Smile Design?

Digital smile design refers to the specialized software that Dr. Abed uses to create images and even models of your new smile. But even more than that, it’s a collaborative process between you and our team that ensures your smile goals are met, we stay within your lifestyle and budget needs, and you are absolutely thrilled with your results.

Digital Smile Design: Step-By-Step

The digital smile design process is highly collaborative and involves several comprehensive steps:

Data Collection

This typically includes high-resolution photography and video, with multiple shots of your face and smile (at rest, smiling wide, talking).

X-Rays/CT Scans

Depending on your treatment needs, Dr. Abed may take x-rays or 3-D images of your teeth, mouth, and jaw joints to plan treatment.

Visualization & "Try-On"

This is the most exciting part for the patient! Dr. Abed uses the final design to create a “mock model” that you can try on to test the look and feel of your new smile.

Virtual Smile Design

Dr. Abed can digitally manipulate the shape, size, alignment, and color of the teeth and create your personalized smile treatment plan.

Intraoral 3-D Scans

This is where we use a digital scanner to capture 3-D images of your teeth, which allow us to create accurate digital models for restorations like crowns, bridges, and other restorations.

Our Team

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Shawki Abed DDS, MSc

Dr. Shawki Abed brings a global perspective to Smiles Art Dentistry, having begun his dental career in 2003 after graduating from Baghdad University's College of Dentistry. His professional journey began with his private practice in Iraq, where he provided comprehensive general dental services until 2017, when he and his family migrated to the United States.

Upon arriving in the United States, Dr. Abed pursued advanced education at the University of Florida, completing specialized training in oral and maxillofacial pathology in 2023. This additional expertise enhances his ability to diagnose and treat ...

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Are You Ready to Get Started?

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The first step in getting started with digital smile design in Houston is to book an evaluation with Dr. Abed. He spends ample time discussing your needs and goals, gathering the pertinent information about your smile, and creating the ideal treatment plan for your unique needs.

If budget is a concern, our team is here to help with information about your dental insurance coverage. Patients without dental insurance may be interested in our in-house membership plan, which offers savings on certain dental procedures. We also offer in-house payment plans and work with CareCredit for patients with more extensive treatment plans who would like to arrange affordable monthly payments.

Request your evaluation appointment online or talk with a friendly team member to schedule by calling (713) 266-2265.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Digital Smile Design cost to try?

Digital Smile Design allows you to preview your new smile before any treatment begins. At our office, we offer a free consultation so you can explore your smile goals and see what your potential results may look like.

See Your Results Before Committing to Treatment

During this visit, our dentist will evaluate your teeth, discuss your options, and determine if Digital Smile Design near the Galleria is the right solution for your cosmetic dentistry treatment.