There is a boom in cosmetic dentistry that is showing no signs of slowing down as it seems more and more people are looking to enhance their smile by cosmetic dental work, it seems they are searching for the perfect smile. However as everybody’s smile is unique to them there can be no such thing as the perfect smile.
Your smile doesn’t have to be perfect for you to be happy with it, most people are happy with the unique characteristics of their own smile. One of the most famous women in the world, Madonna, is believed to like the slight gap in her front teeth and so far has shown no intention of changing it.
It would seem however that there are just as many people who are unhappy with their smile and are seeking cosmetic dentistry or professional tooth whitening as a means of improving the look of their smile.
Whilst some people prefer the perfect Hollywood smile, usually achieved with veneers, perfectly aligned teeth that are unnaturally white, more and more people want realistic looking teeth with a natural translucency and whiteness.
A good dentist will look closely at your existing teeth checking the straightness, looking for imperfections, cracks, chips and gaps whilst checking the size and seeing if they need to be brighter or white. They will also consider your smile as a whole, as part of your face to check it is correctly aligned and in proportion to the rest of your face.
It is important that your dentist understands the way your teeth meet together and the support they provide for your lips and face as this can make a big difference to the way you look. (more…)