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Your Smile Journey: One Step at a Time at DRJB

  • John Barclay
  • Oct 25
  • 3 min read

By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales


Thinking about a better smile? Here’s where your journey begins — no pressure, no judgment, just possibilities.

🧠 What a ‘Smile Journey’ Really Means

Let’s clear this up. A smile journey isn’t just about a full set of veneers or chasing some perfect Hollywood look. For some, it’s just tweaking a tooth that’s always bugged them in photos. For others, it’s rebuilding confidence after years of hiding their teeth.

It’s not all-or-nothing. And it’s never one-size-fits-all.


🪜 The First Step: Exploration, Not Commitment

You don’t walk in and sign up for something on the spot.

First, you sit down with one of our Treatment Coordinators (TCOs) — Faz, Hannah, or Angie — each of them are fully qualified nurses with nearly 50 years of experience between them. They’re calm, welcoming, and know how to listen (even when you don’t know quite how to explain what’s wrong yet).

You’ll get:

  • ✅ A free 3D scan of your teeth

  • ✅ High-resolution photos

  • ✅ A relaxed chat about what you’d like to change (if anything)

  • ✅ Honest input on what’s possible — and what’s probably not needed

No pressure. No hard sell. Just curiosity, clarity and care.


🔧 Behind the Scenes: What You Don’t See

After the chat, the team starts quietly planning in the background. That includes:

  • Smile mockups

  • Digital overlays

  • Shade matching

  • Lab input

  • Function checks

Sometimes we’ll print 3D models, or even test a “trial smile” before making anything permanent.

Think of it like tailoring — no two suits are cut the same. Your smile deserves the same precision.

💬 Real Patient Moments

“I expected a big overhaul. But the first step was seeing what was possible. It felt like we were designing me — not someone else's idea of a perfect smile.”

These aren’t rare comments. They’re the norm. And they remind us: A smile journey starts by listening. Not drilling.


🔄 Smile Journey Phases at DRJB

(Not everyone needs every phase)

  • Discovery / Smile Chat

  • Digital Scan + Photos

  • Option walkthrough

  • Trial phase (e.g. mock-up or wax-up)

  • Final treatment

  • Review & tweak

  • Check-ins and maintenance

Some journeys are done in weeks — others in phases over months or years.


TCO chatting with a patient about designing her new smile with composite bonding or veneers
Every chat is different

❓ Real Talk: What If I’m Too Nervous? Or Too Late?

You’re not.

Some people start at 20. Others at 60. Some come with trauma, nerves, or worry. That’s normal. You’re not weird — you’re human.

That’s why Captain Apex watches over from the windowsill. He’s a small LEGO spaceman who’s seen it all. Quietly judging me. But also cheering you on.


❤️ Why This Matters (Beyond Looks)

A smile affects how you:

  • Talk

  • Eat

  • Laugh

  • Date

  • Interview

  • Smile in photos

  • See yourself

It’s not just cosmetic. It’s functional. Emotional. Personal. And it’s never “too late” to start exploring options.


📍 TL;DR – What to Know

  • A smile journey at DRJB is different for everyone

  • The first step is always a chat and scan

  • We plan around you, not pressure or packages

  • You’ll leave understanding your options — big or small

  • Many of our patients say, “I wish I’d done this years ago”


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💬 Message us on social (Faz, Hannah or Angie are on it)



🗓Ready to explore your smile journey?

📞 Call us: 01978 823490 

📸 Book a free Smile Chat with a 3D scan to speak to our brilliant TCO team — Faz, Angie, or Hannah 

No capes required. Just curiosity. Let’s see what’s possible.

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