When you see photos of yourself or smile in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? If the answer is no, there are various cosmetic solutions available to help you achieve the goals you have for your grin. If there are multiple restorative and aesthetic aspects that you would like to change, you might be a good candidate for a smile makeover. Here are some of the components that make up this type of treatment.
Tooth Color
Tooth color is one of the most prominent things that patients think about when they are considering an attractive smile. Discoloration is a natural part of getting older, and there are multiple things that can contribute to this. If you like to enjoy dark-colored beverages, like coffee and red wine, or use tobacco products, staining is sure to come with time. The good news is that tooth color is something that can be addressed with your treatment plan. Professional teeth whitening can help to lift surface stains. For severe staining, veneers and dental crowns can do the trick.
Tooth Length
Along with age comes wear and tear, causing the teeth to become shorter. Extra gum tissue can also make the teeth appear shorter. To give patients a proportionate smile, reshaping and lengthening the visible teeth with dental bonding, veneers, or gum recontouring, is sometimes needed. Gum recontouring works by removing excess gum tissue with a soft-tissue laser, leaving you with an even, well-balanced gumline.
Smile Line
The smile line is the imaginary line that follows the edges of your upper teeth form side to side, which ideally should be the same as the curve of your lower teeth from side to side, which ideally should be the same as the curve of the lower lip. This standard point of reference may be used to help determine how long your teeth should be.
Dental Midline
When it comes to achieving an aesthetically pleasing grin, symmetry is key. The midline of your smile should be about the same as your face. The midline is located between the two dental incisors. If this doesn’t line up with the center of your face, it is something that your dentist will take into consideration during your smile makeover.
There are various aspects of your smile that contribute to how attractive it looks, so your dentist will keep these things in mind as they plan your treatment. During your consultation, you can discuss your smile goals so your plan can be customized just for you.
About the Practice
At Palm Dental Professionals, Dr. Chris Rodriguez and Dr. Kaitlin Rodriguez work together to treat patients in the Jupiter community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. To learn more about smile makeovers or to schedule a consultation, visit their website or call (561) 404-4325.