01.06.2025

Hello, my dear friends. Today, we’re going to discuss a very interesting subject — those popular programs that digitally design cosmetic smiles, including digital smile design and cosmetic smile simulators.

My name is Dr. Dmitry Gorbatov. I’ve been practicing cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years, right here on South Ocean Drive in Hollywood, Florida. In our practice, we specialize in cosmetic dentistry, performing everything from full mouth reconstruction to localized cosmetic treatment for the front top and bottom teeth.

What Are Smile Simulators?

Some patients come in and ask: “Do you have a program where you can take a picture of me and create a simulated smile on the screen?”

The honest answer? While these programs exist, they come with serious limitations that can mislead patients.

The Problem with Smile Simulators

These simulated smiles are purely digital images — they look appealing but have no relation to your real bite, teeth, or oral health. The software doesn’t account for:

• Your bite and occlusion
• Your periodontal (gum) condition
• The real position or rotation of your teeth
• Your chewing habits

What this means is that the image you’re shown may have little to no connection with the smile you can realistically achieve. This creates false expectations.

We believe it’s unfair to show you a picture of a perfect smile that we might not be able to recreate due to clinical realities. If we did, and the final result differed from what the software showed, you’d understandably be disappointed.

Real Smile Design Comes from the Doctor’s Vision

Creating a beautiful smile isn’t about clicking buttons — it’s about experience, vision, and artistry. When I work with a patient, I already see your future smile in my head during the consultation. That’s what a real cosmetic dentist does.

We don’t rely on computer simulations — we design smiles ourselves. I personally sit down with the lab designer and plan everything:

• Tooth shape, size, and position
• Translucency and layering of ceramics
• Texture and reflection properties

From there, our trusted dental technicians handcraft your restorations based on this vision. We even create temporaries that closely match your final restorations, so you can see your future smile inside your mouth — not just on a screen.

Seeing Is Believing — In Your Mouth, Not on a Screen

With temporaries in place, you can assess the size, shape, and color of your new smile. Want a bright white Hollywood smile or a more natural, conservative shade? You can make that decision based on a real, visible result — not a digital mock-up.

Ready to Improve Your Smile?

If you’re considering cosmetic dentistry, contact us today. We’ll guide you through the entire process, help you make an informed decision, and most importantly — create a real, beautiful smile that suits you perfectly.

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