There are many reasons preventing you from being confident in your smile. The decision to brighten your smile and enhance its appearance can be life-changing, resulting in a radical boost in self-confidence.
With so many solutions available for making your smile stunning, there has never been a better time for getting a smile makeover with the help of cosmetic dentistry.
Whether you have damaged, missing, crooked, broken, or discolored teeth, these problems can be long-forgotten thanks to cosmetic surgery.
Also, keep in mind that there are a variety of situations in which the suitability of cosmetic dentistry varies from one person to another. By having a conversation with your dentist, you can uncover any underlying issues that may be causing you not to be satisfied with your smile.
Non-dental factors to consider
About one-third of your face is made up of your teeth and smile. So this part of your face is influenced by a variety of other facial aspects including:
- Facial width – The width of your upper jawbone (cheekbone) is part of the space within which others perceive your smile. To achieve better aesthetics and balance, people with narrow faces might want to consider palatial expansion.
- Facial height – Long faces are typically characterized by a narrow jawbone, which can greatly affect your upper arch, meaning space for your upper teeth may be limited.
- Smile line – People with a smile that lifts too high and doesn’t cover their teeth may consider cosmetic dental surgery.
- Lip volume – People with lips that are too tight or thin tend to display excessive teeth when they smile, so high lip volume is often considered when planning for cosmetic dentistry.
- Lip and skin color – Most people don’t realize it but wearing a different shade of lipstick or getting a tan can have a huge teeth-whitening effect when they smile. The teeth appear to be shades lighter because of the contrast. So take into account your lip and tooth color when considering teeth whitening cosmetic dentistry.
- Age – The tenseness of a person’s cheeks and lips is generally affected by their age. As one gets older, the height of the face generally reduces, and the bottom teeth start showing more. A cosmetic dentist aims to achieve results appropriate to your age and your goals for your smile.
- Missing teeth – Congenitally missing teeth or losing teeth greatly affects your dental arch.
Your dentist will consider all the above factors before applying cosmetic dental treatment. If the effect of the factors on your facial appearance is not too severe, your dentist may consider non-dental treatment options such as:
- Lipstick and makeup color consultation – In some cases, your dentist may refer you to a professional makeup artist to show you how to improve the appearance of your smile using the right lipstick and makeup shades.
- Tanning – Whether it’s using a spray tan or visiting the beach, you can make your teeth appear shades whiter by lowering the shade of your skin.
- Dental Botox and filters – An increasing number of dentists offer Botox and filler options to help in accentuating certain aspects of a person’s facial appearance and improving their smile.
To determine the most suitable way to handle your situation, make an appointment with your dentist and schedule a comprehensive dental exam.
