The Dr. Dana Process
A considered path to a smile that still feels like you.
The result is only one part of the experience. The way you are assessed, informed, involved, and supported is what turns dental treatment into confident care.
Designed around the person
Your face, dental health, function, and priorities belong in one plan.
A smile consultation should not begin with a predetermined number of veneers or a standard shade. It begins with what you notice, what you want to preserve, and what the examination reveals about your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work.
Dr. Dana then discusses suitable options, including the choice to do less, stage treatment over time, or address health and function before aesthetic refinements.
A premium result is not louder. It is coherent, comfortable, maintainable, and recognizably yours.
What matters
Professional care, translated into practical detail.
Health-led assessment
Cosmetic goals are considered alongside gum health, tooth structure, bite, and long-term maintenance.
Foundation before finishFacial and smile records
Photography and appropriate records help the conversation move from vague preferences to visible details.
See what is being discussedSequenced treatment
When several procedures are involved, the order matters. Each stage should prepare for the next.
One coherent planReview and protection
Fit, bite, hygiene access, and maintenance are part of the result, not an afterthought.
Care beyond deliverySix clear stages
Know what happens before anything changes.
The exact sequence varies, but a thoughtful cosmetic or restorative case generally moves through these decision points.
- 01Your priorities
Discover
Discuss what you notice about your smile, what matters most, and what you do not want to lose.
- 02Clinical foundation
Diagnose
Assess the teeth, gums, bite, existing work, and any records needed to understand the starting point.
- 03Informed choice
Design
Compare suitable options, likely compromises, materials, sequence, costs, and maintenance.
- 04See and discuss
Preview
Where appropriate, use visual planning or a provisional stage to refine shape, proportion, and expectations.
- 05Careful execution
Deliver
Complete the agreed clinical stages with checks for comfort, fit, appearance, and function.
- 06Long-term care
Maintain
Protect the result through hygiene, reviews, and any recommended retainer or night protection.
Shared decisions
You should understand the plan well enough to choose it calmly.
A professional consultation makes the trade-offs visible. That includes alternatives, what is irreversible, how much natural tooth may be affected, what future maintenance could involve, and what happens if you decide not to proceed.
- Ask why each procedure is recommended.
- Discuss conservative and reversible alternatives.
- Understand expected maintenance and replacement needs.
- Confirm fees and stages before treatment begins.
Consultation notes
Questions worth bringing with you.
About the plan
- What problem does each step solve?
- Are there less invasive alternatives?
- What risks and limitations apply to me?
- How many appointments may be needed?
About the result
- How will shape and shade be selected?
- How is the bite checked?
- What maintenance will be required?
- What should I expect during recovery?
Suitability and outcomes differ between patients. Photographs of another person can inspire a discussion, but they cannot predict your individual result.
Does a smile makeover always mean veneers?
No. A smile plan may involve whitening, bonding, alignment, gum care, restorations, implants, or no cosmetic treatment at all. The right combination depends on the examination and your goals.
Can I choose the exact final appearance?
Your preferences guide the design, but the final plan must also respect biology, available tooth structure, bite, materials, and what can be delivered responsibly.
Will treatment look natural?
Natural-looking work is planned around proportion, texture, shade, facial context, and restraint. The achievable result is individual and should be discussed during planning.
What if I am not ready to proceed?
A consultation can simply help you understand your options. You should have time to consider the information and ask follow-up questions before elective treatment.
Begin thoughtfully
A better decision is the first part of a better result.
Book time with Dr. Dana to discuss your smile, examine the clinical starting point, and map the options without committing to treatment on the same day.