People who have flawless skin will tell you that it is often a combination of their skin care regimen, their diet, and their lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, not drinking, and engaging in exercise.
For great looking teeth, its pretty similar; you need a multi-faceted approach to get a stunning smile, and here, you will be given some simple tips on how to do just that.
1.Hygiene First
Have you ever seen someone with a great smile have yellow teeth or gum disease? Think Joker from the Dark Knight; his teeth are straight, but they are yellowed, and he has swollen gums. It’s all make-up, but it makes a good point.
You need to have a base of good hygiene to have a great looking smile, so invest in an electric toothbrush, a water flosser, and some high-fluoride toothpaste. Of course, be sure to book a check-up with private dental services with Direct Dental, to make sure you have no untreated cavities or gum disease.
2. Close Gaps
A great-looking smile rarely has gaps (not everyone can be Madonna!) so, if you want to have an amazing smile, you can aim to close any gaps. For very small gaps, you can talk to your dentist about veneers, crowns or bonding but, for more extreme spacing, you may need to look into fitted braces, or even aligners. The type of orthodontic tool you use will vary depending on the severity of the spacing.
3. Whitening
Another feature of a great smile that would fit right in on the red carpet is that it needs to be white. Not phosphorescent white, but white enough to draw attention.
If you have minor staining on your teeth, you may be able to whiten them at home, by yourself, using whitening strips. Be sure to discuss this with your dentist beforehand, as they may have some tips on how to apply the strips to protect the gum tissue. You can also opt for in-surgery whitening, which will involve your dentist using a 70% plus hydrogen peroxide gel to remove the stains from the surface of your teeth.
It may be the case that your teeth are too sensitive to be whitened using gels. In that case, you can opt for a brightening option that involves veneers or composite bonding.
4. Cover Cracks and Stains
It is common for people to have stains and cracks on their teeth, especially if they have played contact sports like rugby, or have worked manual jobs. In a similar vein, many people have staining, caused by lifestyle choices like smoking, or consuming coffee. Or, perhaps you simply have teeth that are more yellow in how they look. These issues can be treated by placing veneers or composite bonding onto your teeth. These simple coverings will cover cracks, stains, and even minor chips, to give you a more symmetrical and whiter smile.
5. Balance Your Tooth-to-Gum Ratio
Some people have smiles that are overly gummy, meaning that when they show their teeth, they will show a lot of gum tissue, instead of enamel. Or, perhaps you have an issue where the part of your teeth that show are simply too small. This can be fixed by using lasers and gum contouring treatments, to give a more balanced look and feel to your smile. The treatment is completely safe and is a great way to restore confidence in your teeth.
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