Have you ever wondered why some happy faces stand out above the rest? Why you may be drawn to one person's smile, and be able to completely ignore another?
That is because the human mind is programmed to find desirable qualities in the upward movement of the mouth. Our minds are made to find certain qualities more beautiful than others.
The first thing we notice is proportion. The width of your two front teeth, divided by the length of those teeth should ideally be 77% according to cosmetic dentists.
The closer they are to this proportion the better they will look. Often it is hard to judge this for yourself, however it can be surprising when after orthodontics you notice how uneven your teeth look.
This can be solved either by having some reshaping where the cosmetic dentists file your teeth, by using bonding which builds up the shape, or veneers which are placed over existing structure. The next principle is called the "two lines."
As far as possible, the line of your gums should match the line of your lower lip. This helps to give a more youthful appearance.
Next is the "three smile width." In a perfect look we can see the progression from front to back and the smile appears wide.
In a narrower smile, the back can appear to be in shadow. This can make the front look as if they are alone.
For a perfect look, all teeth should be visible, although this may mean updating non white fillings in molars. This is often what people mean when they talk about widening their arch.
It can be achieved by cosmetic dentists through veneers to make the teeth appear fatter or by orthodontics to move them into a new position. Next, consider the principle of symmetry.
In a perfect smile, the front should appear to be in the very center of the mouth with the line between the two front teeth (the midline) central. This midline should also match up with the midline of the bottom ones.
In reality this can be difficult to achieve and many people look like they have very good canines without achieving this. The next thing to consider is called embrasures.
Embrasures are the tiny gaps at the bottom of the teeth. They should be small at the front and become larger as they move towards the molars.
Younger people generally have larger embrasures. Embrasures are one of the things that stop our natural ones from looking like falsies or piano keys.
If you don't have them, your own mouth can look like you have wooden or fake teeth! You should query your cosmetic dentist about this, as some cosmetic dentists do not take this into account and can produce very false looking teeth.
Last, think about the actual color. Our mouths these days are judged on the color they are.
Even misaligned teeth can have their appearance dramatically improved just by whitening or bleaching. This can be done either in a dentist's office or at home using one of the many whitening systems available.
For patients that are not yet ready to take the plunge into cosmetic dentistry, whitening can be a great starting point to improve their smile. Many of these products are the same as those used by dentists and orthodontists in their offices.
The only difference is that when you buy them from Amazon they are generally cheaper! Of course, for at home bleaching it is just as important to follow the instructions carefully as it is when you get whitening products from your dentist.
If you experience sensitivity you should stop using the product. These are just some of the principles that professionals might use whilst evaluating your smile.
One thing they may not tell you however, is whether your face is already perfect for you. Whilst perfection can look great, sometimes it is the tiny imperfections that give a face character.
Ask a parent or trusted friend- one that you know will be honest- whether your mouth needs improving before you embark on a costly and time consuming process that might just change what makes you, you.
Cosmetic dentists may give you perfect mouth but they may not be the perfect ones for you. Think about what you may or may not need to improve today!
Author Resource:-
Terry Daniels has worked in Dentistry for 10 years. He has many recommendations of where to look for an implant dentist in Fort Lauderdale.
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