Smile easier with a smile makeover

Posted on: March 9, 2011

Not smiling enough because you're unhappy with your teeth? Smiling has long been connected with how you see yourself and how you are perceived by others too.

A recent survey revealed the following observations on people and their smiles:

• 1. Over 75% of people don't feel confident to smile in a photograph.

  2. Over 45% of people make judgments about people by the look of their smile.

  3. Over 75% of people think that a beautiful smile helps people psychologically.

  4. Over 65% of people think that an attractive smile helps romantically.

  Enter - the smile makeover

  Before you worry too much, think about a smile makeover. You can change your smile to improve the color, shape or length of your teeth. What's more, you can change the appearance of your gums or lips to give your overall smile a more appealing look.

  What's a smile makeover?

  A smile makeover involves one or more cosmetic, dental or facial rejuvenation procedures to improve the aesthetics of your smile.

  

  A smile makeover to one person could mean something completely different than another, and it is a very individual choice. For example, some people want the perfect, white Hollywood smile makeover. Other people may just want a simple improvement, such as teeth whitening.

  Whatever the reasons for your dissatisfaction with your smile, there are many different ways in which you can improve your smile using modern cosmetic dentistry.

  Crooked Teeth

  So you were born with teeth alignment issues? This can be straightened with Invisalign braces or conventional orthodontics. They can also be covered with porcelain veneers for a faster solution, often referred to as "instant orthodontics" where the tooth structure is involved.

  Chipped or broken teeth

  Usually caused by accidents, broken or chipped teeth can be fixed depending on the extent of damage. Teeth can be repaired through a variety of options ranging from cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns.

  Missing teeth

  Teeth may break or fall out because of accidents, aging and other natural reasons. Replacing missing teeth or closing a gap can easily be done with implants. This usually requires surgery, but is a great way to restore your natural dentition without any further dental work. This can also be fixed with a dental bridge or a denture where a smile makeover involves the replacement of existing restorations or gaps between teeth.

  Gapped teeth

  Gaps between your teeth can be closed to give your smile a more even look. This can be achieved instantly with porcelain veneers. Orthodontics can also be used to move the teeth and close the gaps between them. Invisalign invisible braces, the Inman aligner, Damon braces, lingual braces and fixed orthodontics are just a few examples of orthodontic options.

  More gum, less teeth

  

  If you have a gummy smile where there is excess gum and teeth appear too small, gum surgery or sculpting can solve this problem. The gummy smile is caused by a retraction of the segment of the skin, which divides the nostrils and upper lip. Gum surgery involves the removal of this excess gum either manually, or with a laser.

  Stained teeth

  If you have badly stained teeth or feel they are discoloured over time - they can be treated with prophyflex cleaning or professional teeth whitening. There are a variety of teeth whitening treatments, you can explore for your needs.

  Find your solutions and go for a smile makeover that suits you. The end result of a smile makeover for many people is a smile to be proud of, one that is straight, white and perfectly aligned.

   

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