Imagine sitting in the dentist’s chair and seeing a photograph of your finished smile before a single appointment begins. For anyone who has wanted to brighten, straighten, or completely transform their teeth but hesitated out of uncertainty, that kind of preview changes everything. A smile is deeply personal, and reshaping it can feel like reshaping a part of who you are, which is exactly why being able to picture the outcome in advance brings such peace of mind.
At Boston Smile Center in Brookline, we use SmileMagic Preview to take the guesswork out of cosmetic treatment. Dr. Alan Sasson, a Brookline mainstay with more than 35 years of experience and repeated recognition in Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston issue for cosmetic dentistry, works hand in hand with our imaging team to show you what your future smile could look like. It is one of the many ways we combine the newest technology with the personal, one-on-one attention defining our practice. To understand where this tool fits, it helps to look at our broader approach to cosmetic dentistry.
How SmileMagic Preview Works
SmileMagic Preview is a form of digital dental imaging, a computer software program that lets our specially trained imaging technician adjust digital photographs of your smile. The technician follows precise instructions from Dr. Sasson, who guides each change based on your goals and what is clinically achievable. The result is a photo reflecting how your smile could look once your treatment is complete.
This collaboration between the dentist and the imaging technician is what makes the preview so useful. Dr. Sasson reviews the work closely to help the edited image represent what your smile would actually look like after treatment, so what you see on screen is a thoughtful preview of your potential outcome. Designing your new smile becomes a shared process, with your input shaping the direction from the very first appointment.
Imaging Future Treatment Options
One of the biggest benefits of digital imaging is that it lets you see what a cosmetic treatment could look like on your own smile. From a subtle touch-up to a full smile transformation, SmileMagic Preview gives you a clearer picture before you decide. It can also help bring some of our most requested cosmetic treatments in Brookline to life before treatment begins.
- Whitening: Find out how a brighter, more even shade suits your face before you schedule professional teeth whitening.
- Veneers: Discover how thin, custom-made porcelain veneers could reshape, resize, and perfect the look of your teeth.
- Orthodontics: Envision a straighter, better-aligned smile before you start treatment with Invisalign clear aligners.
The same technology guiding one small touch-up can map out an entire smile makeover just as easily. That versatility makes it a valuable first step before any cosmetic work in our office.
Why a Preview Matters for Your Decision
Deciding to change your smile is a significant choice, and many patients in their 50s and 60s come to us wanting to refresh their appearance or correct work from years past. Seeing a clear, personalized image of the outcome removes much of the anxiety coming with that kind of investment. Instead of relying on imagination or generic before-and-after photos of other people, you get a picture built around your own smile.
This clarity also helps the conversation with Dr. Sasson feel more productive. When you can point to specific aspects of the preview you love or want to adjust, the two of you can refine the plan together until it feels right. It turns a major decision into a confident, well-informed one, which reflects how we believe dental care should always feel.
Preview Your New Smile at Boston Smile Center
For more than 35 years, Dr. Sasson has built his reputation in Brookline on spending more one-on-one time with patients and crafting fully personalized treatment plans. SmileMagic Preview fits naturally into that philosophy, giving you the chance to see and shape your results before treatment ever begins.
If you have been considering a change to your smile, there is no better way to start than by seeing the possibilities for yourself. We would love to walk you through the process in our warm, boutique Brookline office, where every patient is treated by name. Reach out through our contact page to schedule your consultation and discover what your future smile could look like.