When you think of a smile makeover, you might think that you just need to look at your teeth. A smile makeover, however, takes into consideration many other factors. Smile makeovers remake and improve a smile through many cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dental veneers, resin composite bonding, dental crowns and bridges, dental implants, and teeth whitening can all be important parts of a smile makeover, but there’s more involved.
In addition to examining your teeth, your cosmetic dentist will look closely at your skin tone, facial features, and hair color to develop your perfect smile. Teeth that are too white can look unnatural. Veneers that are too bulky appear to “puff” and are off-putting. Any cosmetic material must be chosen carefully to maximize your smile potential.
Missing or gapped teeth can lead to an unshapely face. The simple process of aging can lead to a loss of fullness in the lips or cheeks. Some facial issues can be improved or even rejuvenated with cosmetic dentistry procedures such as orthodontics and/or oral surgery. Missing or gapped teeth can be addressed with dental bridges or implants.
When undergoing a smile makeover, your cosmetic dentist will look at many subtle factors that will all come together to complete your natural-looking, new smile. Longer teeth provide a more youthful appearance and can be achieved by dental veneers or composite bonding. Gummy smiles can be improved by treatment to modify the gum line.
Tooth proportions are also examined by your cosmetic dentist. Certain proportions are more pleasing to the eye and help to balance the smile line created by the edges of your upper teeth along your lower lip as you smile.
Your cosmetic dentist is a trained dental artist who will take your smile makeover very seriously. Your dentist’s goal for your smile is a blending of aesthetics and functionality, providing you with the most natural appearing and longest-lasting smile. You will know when you look in the mirror that your new smile was the best choice you could make for yourself, an improvement that will last for years to come!
