You can’t put a price on the benefits of having attractive teeth. A stunning smile is attributed to youth, success, and confidence. However, a beautiful smile involves more than white, straight teeth. Cosmetic dentists consider several factors when creating treatment plans. Here are 4 traits of a picture-perfect smile.
1. Tooth Color
Teeth come in many tones and shades, but they also change color with age, oral hygiene habits, and even foods and drinks. Although the color of your teeth doesn’t indicate their health, people view brown and yellow teeth as aged, unhealthy, or dirty.
Teeth whitening is a great option to improve age-related or surface stains. Whether using an in-office or at-home system from your dentist, your teeth can get up to 8 shades whiter. Your results can last for months or years with the right maintenance, like brushing and flossing.
2. Gum Line
Excess gum tissue can make your teeth look short or stubby. A gummy smile can also increase your risk of oral health issues, like gum disease. Red, swollen, and bleeding gums are signs of the infection. Healthy gums are pink.
Gum disease therapy can resolve the infection. If your teeth are hidden by too much tissue, your cosmetic dentist can sculpt your gum line to reveal proportionate, shapely teeth.
3. Alignment and Cant
Straight teeth don’t happen naturally for most people. Gaps, overcrowding, and other alignment issues can affect the health and appearance of your smile. Misalignment can also affect your bite, which can interfere with normal jaw functions. Your teeth may also tilt inward or outward, known as your cant.
Whether your cant isn’t aligned, you have a poor bite, or your teeth aren’t straight, braces or clear aligners can fix your smile. You can have straight teeth to improve your oral health and functions. You won’t think twice before showing off your pearly whites.
4. Dental Midline
Your dental midline is the space between your two central incisors. It should line up with your facial midline. If your teeth aren’t centered, it can make your face and smile look unbalanced.
It won’t require extensive dental work to fix your midline. Bonding veneers to the teeth visible when smiling can create symmetry. Veneers can also correct many other imperfections, like chips, stains, and gaps.
Your cosmetic dentist can turn the smile of your dreams into reality. You’ll ensure your smile is giving the right impression.
About Dr. Andrew Hale
Dr. Hale earned his dental degree from Case Western Reserve University and has regularly continued his education in many specialties, including dental implants, extractions, and IV sedation. He provides the most up-to-date solutions to create healthy, beautiful smiles. Request an appointment through his website or call (802) 347-9608.