Smile Design &
Smile Makeover
in Bangalore
Comprehensive aesthetic transformations — porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, gum contouring, and more — designed to create a naturally beautiful smile that complements your face.
The Art of the
Perfect Smile
A beautiful smile is one of the most powerful expressions of confidence and wellbeing. Yet achieving a smile that looks truly natural — one that enhances your features without appearing artificial — requires both artistic sensibility and clinical mastery.
At Excellence Dental, Smile Design is not a template or a formula. It is a bespoke process that begins with understanding your unique facial proportions, skin tone, lip dynamics, and personal aesthetic goals. We use digital smile design technology to visualise your planned result before any treatment begins, and offer a physical mock-up so you can experience your new smile in real life before committing.
Our philosophy is one of minimal intervention — we preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible while achieving the most beautiful, lasting result. Every smile makeover at Excellence Dental is a collaboration between you and your dentist, guided by precision and driven by artistry.
Smile Design Procedures
A smile makeover typically combines several procedures, each chosen and sequenced for the best aesthetic and functional outcome.
Porcelain Veneers
Ultra-thin porcelain shells custom-fabricated to cover the front surface of teeth, transforming their shape, size, colour, and texture. The gold standard for smile makeovers — delivering natural-looking, durable, and stain-resistant results.
- Custom-designed for your facial proportions
- Exceptional translucency and natural appearance
- Minimal tooth preparation in most cases
- Durable — lasts 10–20 years with proper care
- Stain-resistant and easy to maintain
Composite Veneers
Direct resin veneers applied and sculpted in a single appointment — an affordable, reversible option for improving the shape and colour of teeth. Ideal for minor corrections or as a preview of a planned porcelain veneer result.
- Single-appointment treatment
- More affordable than porcelain
- Reversible — no permanent tooth reduction
- Excellent for minor shape and colour corrections
- Repairable if chipped or damaged
Teeth Whitening
Professional in-office whitening delivers dramatically brighter results in a single appointment, using clinically proven bleaching agents under controlled conditions. Take-home whitening kits are also available for gradual, convenient brightening.
- In-office whitening: up to 8 shades brighter
- Safe, supervised professional treatment
- Take-home kits for gradual whitening
- Effective for intrinsic and extrinsic stains
- Often the first step in a smile makeover
Gum Contouring
Reshaping the gumline to create a more balanced, symmetrical smile. Excess gum tissue can be precisely removed using a soft tissue laser, revealing more of the tooth crown and creating a more proportionate smile.
- Corrects gummy smile appearance
- Creates a more balanced gumline
- Performed with soft tissue laser for precision
- Minimal discomfort and fast healing
- Permanent results in most cases
Dental Crowns
Full-coverage restorations that cap a damaged, weakened, or aesthetically compromised tooth. Modern all-ceramic crowns are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth and are used when a veneer alone is insufficient.
- Full coverage for severely damaged teeth
- All-ceramic options for natural aesthetics
- Strengthens and protects weakened teeth
- Ideal for teeth with large fillings or fractures
- Long-lasting with proper care
Smile Bonding
Direct composite resin applied to repair chips, close small gaps, or reshape teeth — a conservative, same-day procedure that can make a significant aesthetic difference with minimal tooth preparation.
- Same-day treatment
- No tooth reduction required
- Repairs chips, cracks, and minor gaps
- Blends seamlessly with natural teeth
- Affordable and reversible
The Smile Design
Process
Smile Consultation
A detailed discussion of your aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations. We listen carefully to understand what you want from your smile.
Smile Analysis
Clinical examination, digital photographs, and X-rays. We analyse your smile in the context of your facial proportions, lip dynamics, and tooth proportions.
Digital Smile Design
Using digital design software, we create a visual preview of your planned smile. You can see and approve the design before any treatment begins.
Smile Mock-Up
For veneer cases, we apply a temporary prototype to your teeth so you can experience your new smile in real life — and make any adjustments — before the final restorations.
Treatment Execution
Procedures are carried out in a planned sequence — gum work first, then tooth preparation and temporaries, then final restorations — for the most predictable result.
Review & Maintenance
Follow-up appointments to ensure your new smile is comfortable, functional, and beautiful. Guidance on maintaining your result for the long term.
Dr. Shylesh Shetty
MDS · Founder · Smile Design & Micro-endodontist
Dr. Shylesh Shetty is the founder of Excellence Dental and one of Bangalore's most experienced cosmetic dentists. His approach to Smile Design is rooted in the principle that the most beautiful smiles are those that look completely natural — enhancing the patient's features without appearing artificial or overdone.
With over 15 years of experience in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, Dr. Shylesh brings a rare combination of artistic sensibility and clinical precision to every smile makeover. He is a strong advocate of minimally invasive techniques — preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible while achieving transformative aesthetic results.
His expertise in microscopic endodontics also means that complex cases — where teeth require root canal treatment as part of a smile makeover — are managed entirely in-house, ensuring seamless, coordinated care.
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Book a smile design consultation with Dr. Shylesh Shetty. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Consultations by appointment only.