What makes a smile seem more attractive? People have been asking this question for decades, and while the answers haven’t changed all that much, the methods that dentists use to enhance their patients’ teeth certainly have. From tooth-colored materials to more effective adhesives, modern advancements have made it that much easier to achieve a truly flawless grin.
Regardless of whether you possess these three attractive smile traits, your dentist can help you achieve your dream look!
#1. Tooth Color
This is perhaps the first and most obvious characteristic people point to when considering what makes a smile attractive. Teeth that are stained with discoloration don’t just look dirty; they can also make you look more tired and cast a shadow over the natural hue of your skin. Similarly, older restorations made from metal amalgam can appear dated or distract from your other pearly whites.
With a professional whitening treatment, you can effectively eliminate dental stains and dramatically brighten your teeth. Tooth-colored crowns and fillings, meanwhile, can give your grin a much more natural look.
#2. Tooth Size and Shape
Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears? Part of what makes this tale stand out is that most people can actually relate to Goldilocks to some degree. If something is too big, too small, too thin, or too wide, it’s often seen as less enticing. Humans like symmetry, and that applies to teeth as much as it does bowls of porridge!
Fortunately, if you’re bothered by pearly whites that are too this or too that, your dentist can use porcelain veneers to make them juuust right. Unlike other dental cosmetics, veneers are placed over the front-facing portion of your enamel, and can conceal the true size and shape of your teeth behind a flawless facade.
#3. Seamlessness
Finally, most people would say that an attractive smile is simply seamless. If the size, shape, and color of your pearly whites is consistent from your front incisors to your back molars, it gives your grin that Hollywood quality that so many desire. When you schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dentist, this is what you’ll discuss: the best way to help you achieve perfect seamlessness. Whether that means getting teeth whitening, veneers, or metal-free restorations, you can count on your dentist to beautify your teeth!
About the Author
Dr. Erin M. Prach loves seeing her patients’ confidence blossom as they see the results of their cosmetic dentistry treatment. She has always enjoyed helping people, and giving patients the dream smile they never thought they could have definitely feels rewarding. To enhance your grin and find out which treatment is right for you, contact Dr. Prach’s office at 307-337-4770 and schedule your consultation today!