Smile makeovers are carefully customized to help each patient achieve their specific smile goals. As such, when you begin the process, your dentist will want to know the answer to the following question: What kinds of changes are you looking to make? There are multiple aspects of your smile that can potentially be improved with the right kind of treatment. Below is a closer look at 4 of the attributes of your teeth that a smile makeover can be used to correct.
1. The Color of Your Teeth
Who doesn’t wish they could have a dazzling white smile like the kind you see in movies or magazines? Sadly, it can be all too easy for teeth to become stained or otherwise discolored over the years due to a variety of factors, such as frequent exposure to dark-colored beverages. The good news is that there’s more than one way to brighten your smile. At-home whitening can help remove certain stains, and veneers can cover stubborn discolored spots.
2. The Length of Your Teeth
Teeth that are shorter than normal or appear flat can make you look older than you are. Thus, in the interest of helping you achieve a more youthful look, a smile makeover may involve making your teeth look longer. One way to do this is with cosmetic dental bonding; a small amount of composite resin can be placed on the end of your tooth in order to lengthen it.
3. The Proportions of Your Teeth
Sometimes, certain teeth may be unusually large or small, which can make them stand out for the wrong reasons compared to your other teeth. Your dentist has multiple ways to correct the length and width of your teeth so that they are in proper proportion with each other. This includes placing veneers or crowns made out of tooth-colored materials.
4. Spacing
If your teeth are spaced just a little too far apart, you may be left with embarrassing gaps in your smile. Veneers and cosmetic dental bonding can often be used to close empty space between the teeth. Alternatively, you can get Invisalign® clear aligners to gradually move your teeth closer together.
There are plenty of small details that can ultimately influence the way your smile looks. Your dentist can discuss the aesthetic components with you in more detail during an initial consultation before working with you to create a personalized smile makeover plan.
About the Author
Dr. Anthony Dillard received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry. At his current dental practice in Carrollton, he offers a wide range of services that can enhance the appearance of his patients’ smiles, from veneers to cosmetic dental bonding to Invisalign®. If you are interested in starting the smile makeover process, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Dillard at Anthony Dillard, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry by visiting his website or calling (972) 394-1492.