Smile Design

The Midlands Specialist Orthodontists

Your smile works hard communicating
your emotions to others, and teeth
score among the top three features
that people say they notice when
judging a person’s appearance.

It’s hard living with an awkward smile, and it could cost you professional and personal opportunities.

Smile design is concerned with improving the overall look of your smile while protecting the function of your bite. This approach is not commonly offered in orthodontics, but our specialist orthodontists are experts at balancing bite mechanics with aesthetics.

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There are three key elements when designing a new smile: the position, shape and colour of your teeth.

  • Position — there are several factors to consider. How are
    the teeth positioned in relation to your lips at rest? How about when
    you smile? Does your smile have a pleasing arc with good symmetry?
  • Shape — straightening teeth can produce triangular spaces
    between teeth that can be unsightly. We endeavour to keep these to a minimum
  • Whitening — offered
    at the conclusion of your orthodontic treatment (at a
    reduced rate    ) to give the final dazzling finish to your new smile.

Before making significant adjustments to a patient’s mouth we consider each stage in depth and study any potential pitfalls. There is no substitute for specialist experience when it comes to finding this balance and understanding the safe boundaries within which treatment can be performed successfully. Working within these boundaries guarantees the long term stability of the outcome, as well as a beautiful result.

Why choose One
Devonshire Place
for orthodontics?

  • More than 10,000 cases completed
  • Specialist orthodontists have extra training and experience
  • More choice with our full range of systems
  • Private treatment = no waiting lists
  • Pay as you go
  • Free onsite parking
  • Open 6 days a week
  • Trusted by 200 referral dental practices across the Midlands

What To Expect

A detailed consultation process with your specialist
orthodontist, ensuring that we understand what you
want to achieve. This will be followed by a detailed
examination, after which we will discuss what is
possible — your specialist orthodontist will only
recommend safe and stable changes. You’ll start
treatment with a clear understanding of what your
final result will look like.

 

Learn about our patient journey

Pros of smile
design

  • Experience a boost to your personal and professional confidence with a beautiful new smile
  • Improve oral health with straighter teeth that are easier to clean
  • Receive treatment that guarantees function and stability as well as aesthetic excellence
 

Pauline's Story

‘I know I can ask him
anything… I always feel very
comfortable coming and I enjoy
my visits.’

 

Elaine's Story

‘I wasn’t going to see anybody other
than Rob…I’d seen enough
orthodontists…the minute I walked in
I liked him.’

 

Eloise's Story

‘It’s definitely helped my confidence.
I don’t mind smiling normally
instead of having to smile awkwardly
with my mouth closed.’

 

Hugo's Story

‘The maximum amount of time was
2 hours and then I could just come here
straight away, so within the day of breaking
my brace I could get it fixed.’

 

Sarah's Story

‘He listened to what it was
exactly I wanted. What was best
for me as well.’

Meet our specialist

Dr Rob Slater

GDC No. 65931

BDS FDSRCS MOrthRCS MSc, Specialist in Orthodontics

  • Pioneering founder and former chairman of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society
  • Worked as an examiner, trainer, noted publisher and international lecturer
  • Began his career as a dental technician, creating orthodontic appliances