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.
Start Smiling Dental Practice is based in Ingatestone and offers SmileFast to adults from around Hylands Park and the wider Chelmsford area; SmileFast combines digital planning, an indicative trial smile and minimally invasive composite restorations where suitable, with an emphasis on careful assessment and preserving natural tooth structure where appropriate.
SmileFast at Start Smiling is a privately delivered cosmetic system that uses digital smile design and an indicative trial smile before placing conservative composite restorations where suitable. Suitability assessment is part of the consultation so we can explain whether SmileFast or an alternative pathway best meets your goals.
Treatment pricing starts from £400 per tooth and the total cost depends on the teeth involved and the agreed plan; full costs are explained before any work begins. Many suitable cases can be completed in one or two appointments depending on complexity and preparation, although this cannot be promised for an individual.

SmileFast can address a range of cosmetic concerns using digital planning and conservative composite restorations where appropriate.
A trial smile can provide an indicative preview of the planned changes before treatment, helping you discuss the design before deciding whether to proceed.
Digital planning and composite restorations may alter tooth profile and contour to create a more balanced appearance where suitable.
Composite restorations can be matched to an improved shade to enhance overall smile brightness when appropriate.
SmileFast may be considered for repairing minor chips and areas of wear using minimally invasive composite techniques.
The system can help correct uneven or asymmetric front teeth to deliver a more harmonious smile in suitable cases.
SmileFast focuses on preserving natural tooth structure where suitable and uses minimally invasive composite restorations.
SmileFast may be considered alongside composite bonding, composite veneers and porcelain veneers depending on your needs and goals.
Many suitable cases can be completed in one or two appointments depending on complexity and preparation, but this cannot be guaranteed for every patient.
Aftercare can include polishing, repairs and maintenance advice to support long-term results; composite restorations may need attention over time.
We focus on patient-centred communication so your goals, options and likely pathway are explained clearly before treatment.
Digital smile design helps visualise proposed changes and supports the indicative trial smile prior to any restorations.
The SmileFast approach emphasises preserving natural tooth structure where suitable and using minimally invasive composite techniques.
Treatment starts from £400 per tooth and the full cost for your plan is explained before any work takes place.
We assess teeth, gums, bite, oral health, habits and goals to decide whether SmileFast is the right option or preparatory care is needed.
Review appointments, maintenance advice and options for repair or refreshing of composite restorations are part of ongoing care.
A clinician reviews your goals, oral health and suitability for SmileFast; assessment considers teeth, gums, bite, habits and any preparatory needs.
Photos and scans are used to plan proposed changes and create the basis for an indicative trial smile and the composite restorations.
An indicative trial smile provides a preview to discuss shape and appearance before committing to the chosen restorations; it is an indicative preview, not a guaranteed final result.
Where active decay, gum disease, significant bite issues, heavy wear or other concerns are present, stabilising oral health or alternative treatments may be recommended first.
Conservative composite restorations are placed according to the agreed plan, with care taken to preserve natural tooth structure where suitable.
Follow-up appointments cover maintenance advice, hygiene support and any polishing or minor repairs needed to support long-term results.
Suitability for SmileFast is determined by a detailed assessment of your teeth, gums, bite, oral health, habits and cosmetic goals. For people with healthy teeth and gums, or where issues can be stabilised, SmileFast’s digital planning and conservative composite restorations may address shape, colour and minor symmetry concerns.
SmileFast may not be appropriate if you have active decay, untreated gum disease, significant bite concerns, heavy tooth wear or complex alignment problems; these issues often require stabilising care or alternative treatments first. The trial smile is an indicative preview to help refine the plan rather than a guaranteed exact outcome.
If SmileFast is suitable, your plan may include complementary care such as whitening or tooth straightening where that better meets your goals, and we will explain maintenance needs including hygiene, reviews and advice on habits that affect longevity.

We offer supporting dental care to ensure a healthy foundation and long-term maintenance for cosmetic work.
Routine dental examinations and hygiene appointments to maintain oral health before and after cosmetic care.
Treatment of tooth decay and restorative work where needed prior to SmileFast.
Gum disease assessment and care to ensure tissues are healthy for cosmetic treatments.

Monitoring and minor repairs or polishing of composite restorations over time.
Advice and provision of whitening or tooth-straightening options to complement SmileFast where appropriate.
Night-guard advice and options where grinding or clenching may affect restorations.
Start Smiling is based at 5 Market Place, Ingatestone, CM4 0BY and welcomes adults from around Hylands Park and the wider Chelmsford area who are exploring SmileFast and cosmetic smile options.

To arrange a SmileFast consultation for adults around Hylands Park, call 01277 353456 to book a smile assessment at our Ingatestone practice.
Your SmileFast consultation for adults from around Hylands Park covers digital planning and an indicative trial smile; treatment starts from £400 per tooth and total cost will be confirmed before any work.