If you’d like to improve your smile with a smile makeover from your cosmetic dentist, you may be wondering exactly what needs to be changed to make it more beautiful. After all, sure, you can probably articulate what it is you don’t like about your grin, but what characteristics does the brain notice that make it attractive? Here’s a closer look at which features are present in beautiful teeth, and how a smile makeover can help you improve them!
Tooth Color
The color of your teeth is one of the most instantaneous ways to determine whether a smile looks young and healthy. After all, children’s baby teeth are typically sparkly white, but with time permanent teeth can become discolored due to your diet, lifestyle, and simply by aging.
The good news is that you can easily reduce stains and discoloration with many cosmetic dentistry treatments including professional whitening, veneers, and direct bonding. Your dentist can discuss which option is best for your smile based on your individual goals, oral health, and budget.
Tooth Spacing
The spacing of your teeth is another way people determine if a smile is beautiful. When they’re crooked, or have noticeable gaps, it can cause you to look older, and it can even make maintaining a healthy mouth harder. Veneers have earned the nickname “instant orthodontics” because they can alter the appearance of the spacing of the teeth, making your smile appear more even and youthful in about two visits to your cosmetic dentist!
Midline
Your midline is the invisible line that divides your face in half between your two front teeth (known as your central incisors). This is what creates symmetry in your face. When the midline is not even, it can alter your smile and your entire appearance. The good news is that it can be adjusted with the help of direct bonding or veneers.
Remember, there are three main components that create what we recognize as a beautiful smile. However, if you’re missing one or more of them, your cosmetic dentist can help! To learn more about how you can get your most gorgeous grin, schedule a consultation for a smile makeover today, and get the stunning, aesthetically pleasing appearance you deserve!
About Dr. White
Dr. John White earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is dental degree from the University of North Carolina. Since graduating, he also earned his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, an accomplishment that less than 1% of dentists achieve. He has also completed the entire curriculum at Dawson Academy in Florida, and is a proud, active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, just to name a few. To schedule a consultation for a smile makeover, visit our website or call 828-684-3020.