5 Characteristics That Make Up a Beautiful Smile

When you picture the beautiful smile of your dreams, what are you imagining? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there is no doubt that certain traits are overall thought of as more attractive than others. Fortunately, if you aren’t happy with the current appearance of your smile, there are various cosmetic services available to help you achieve your goals. Here are some characteristics commonly thought of as beautiful and how cosmetic dentistry can bring them to life!

White Teeth

Tooth discoloration is a natural part of getting older. However, it is still something that many people are self-conscious about. Teeth can become stained for numerous different reasons, including consumption of pigmented beverages, tobacco use, and poor oral hygiene. The good news is that you can achieve a whiter smile through professional teeth whitening and other cosmetic options, like veneers.

Healthy Gums

Healthy gum tissue is firm and can range from pink to brown depending on the amount of melanin in your skin. If your gums appear red, swollen, and bleed easily, this could mean that you have gum disease. This is an infection of the soft tissue surrounding your teeth. You can prevent this by brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.

Bite Alignment

Various bite issues can occur, including overbites, crossbites, underbites, and open bites. Usually, the issues aren’t cosmetically appealing and can make it more challenging for you to chew your favorite foods and thoroughly clean your smile. Depending on their severity, these issues can be corrected through an array of orthodontic treatments, like SureSmile Aligners, Spark Aligners, and Six Month Smiles.

Even Spacing

If your teeth are spaced apart evenly, they barely touch each other. When they get too close, they become overcrowded. When they are too far apart, gaps are present. Both of these issues can be resolved with orthodontic treatment. Smaller gaps can be addressed with dental bonding or veneers.

Gum-to-Teeth Ratio

Strong teeth rely on healthy, supportive gum tissue. However, if your smile is “gummy,” even if there are no oral health concerns, this can take away from your confidence. If this aesthetic issue is caused by an overgrowth of gum tissue, it can be addressed with gum recontouring. If your smile looks like this because of undersized teeth, veneers may be the way to achieve an ideal size and shape.

A beautiful smile can mean something different to everyone! If you aren’t happy with the way your smile looks, schedule an appointment with your dentist. This way, you can discuss your goals and put together a plan to help you achieve them.

About the Practice

At Whitinsville, we have a team of skilled dentists serving patients in the Whitinsville community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. This includes various cosmetic services, including smile makeovers. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule a consultation, visit their website or call (508) 234-8107.