Preview Your Planned Smile
A trial smile can provide an indicative preview of the planned changes before treatment, helping you discuss the design before deciding whether to proceed.
Adults around Drapers’ Academy can explore SmileFast at Start Smiling Dental Practice, a private dental practice based in Ingatestone. SmileFast combines careful digital planning, an indicative trial smile and minimally invasive composite restorations where suitable, with suitability assessed clinically and alternatives explained before any treatment is agreed.
Start Smiling in Ingatestone offers private SmileFast consultations for suitable adults from the wider Harold Hill and Romford area. We use SmileFast to plan cosmetic changes that aim to preserve natural tooth structure where clinically appropriate, and we will explain the likely options, preparatory care and the pathway before you decide.
We do not imply any affiliation with Drapers’ Academy; the school is used only as a local reference for adults in the surrounding community. Assessment focuses on your teeth, gums, bite, oral health, habits and aesthetic goals to determine if SmileFast is right for you.

SmileFast is a planning-led cosmetic approach; typical benefits and features include the following.
A trial smile can provide an indicative preview of the planned changes before treatment, helping you discuss the design before deciding whether to proceed.
Minimally invasive composite restorations can reshape worn or chipped teeth to create a more balanced appearance.
SmileFast can help restore symmetry where teeth show uneven lengths or small chips with conservative restorations where suitable.
Composite materials can be used to harmonise shade differences as part of the planned smile when appropriate.
The system emphasises careful planning and minimal preparation to preserve natural tooth where clinically suitable.
Whitening or teeth straightening may be discussed as part of a wider cosmetic plan where appropriate.
Porcelain veneers, composite veneers and other alternatives are discussed based on clinical suitability and your goals.
Where wear is minor to moderate, composite solutions through SmileFast may help restore form and appearance.
We explain options, likely outcomes and any preparatory care so you can make an informed decision.
Digital smile design supports predictable aesthetic decisions and helps visualise proposed changes.
Where suitable we aim to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible.
A trial smile offers an indicative preview to help you confirm whether the planned look meets your expectations.
SmileFast pricing starts from £400 per tooth and total costs are explained before any treatment proceeds.
We provide maintenance advice, review plans and information on potential polishing or repairs over time.
A clinical review of your teeth, gums, bite, oral health, habits and cosmetic goals to assess suitability for SmileFast.
Digital planning to design proposed changes and support decision-making about shape, shade and arrangement.
An indicative trial smile provides a provisional preview of the proposed look rather than a guaranteed final result.
Any required preparatory care such as treating decay or gum disease is completed before cosmetic work where indicated.
Minimally invasive composite restorations are placed according to the agreed plan, focusing on careful finishing and stable form.
Follow-up includes hygiene advice, maintenance, review appointments and information about polishing, repairs or nightguard options if relevant.
SmileFast may be appropriate for adults who want conservative cosmetic improvement for worn, chipped or uneven teeth, or those considering composite bonding, composite veneers or porcelain veneers. Whether SmileFast is suitable depends on a clinical assessment of your teeth, gums, bite, oral health, habits and aesthetic goals.
Active decay, untreated gum disease, significant bite concerns, heavy wear or complex alignment issues may mean we suggest stabilising oral health or considering another treatment pathway first. We will explain any recommended preparatory care and how it affects the cosmetic plan.
Where alignment or whitening is relevant these may be discussed as part of a combined plan; whitening may be discussed as part of the wider cosmetic plan where appropriate, and teeth straightening may be considered if alignment concerns are present.

Start Smiling offers related care to support cosmetic outcomes and long term maintenance.
Routine dental examinations and hygiene appointments to maintain oral health and monitor restorations.
Targeted treatment for decay and gum disease where identified during assessment.
Bite and wear assessments with tailored advice if grinding or clenching is relevant.

Whitening options discussed as part of a wider cosmetic plan where appropriate.
Teeth straightening may be discussed where alignment concerns are present.
Nightguard discussion for patients with wear or parafunctional habits to help protect restorations.
Adults based around Drapers’ Academy and the Harold Hill area are welcome to arrange a private SmileFast consultation at Start Smiling Dental Practice, which is based in Ingatestone; we will discuss any preparatory needs during the initial assessment.
