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The Art Of Smile Design (St Pete Laser & Cosmetic Dentist 33710)
In cosmetic dentistry, a smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile by way of one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures. These can include such processes as dental veneers, composite bonding, laser dentistry, teeth whitening and more. Considerations
When doing a smile makeover, we take into consideration several
factors that constitute a persons total smile: facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, and shape), gum tissue, and lips.
We will ask you some questions like, What do you like or dislike
about your smile or teeth? There are also other things your dentist will discuss with you in regard to your smile makeover.
The Art Of Smile Design (St Pete Laser & Cosmetic Dentist 33710)
Tooth color
It is an important consideration because bright, white teeth
framed in a well-shaped smile give out a youthful appearance. Dark or discolored teeth suggest an aged mouth.
Color is the top consideration when evaluating procedures
and materials including porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, implants and composite bonding. We will recommend the right shades in tandem with your facial skin tones and hair shadings.
The Art Of Smile Design (St Pete Laser & Cosmetic Dentist 33710)
Shapes, spaces, alignments
Crooked teeth, overlapping teeth, gaps in-between teeth and other
imperfections are carefully evaluated for corrective procedures. In extreme cases, they are corrected through orthodontics or invisible braces, and improved with veneers. replaced with implants, bridges or partial dentures. Cracked and uneven teeth are bonded. certain procedures in smile makeovers. This can include, in extreme cases, such processes as orthodontics and maybe oral maxillofacial surgery. Someone with an attractive feature in the center of the face might need bold central incisors to draw attention to that center.
Missing teeth, uneven or cracked teeth are noted. Missing teeth are
The Art Of Smile Design (St Pete Laser & Cosmetic Dentist 33710)
Length, proportions, textures
The length of the teeth affects the overall facial appearance.
Shapely, long square teeth on a round face can provide a slimming effect.
A pleasing smile is one where the two central front teeth are
dominant and have a width-to-length ratio of 4:5. This proportion is the yardstick of the length and width of all the other teeth.
We can characterize your crowns and veneers to create a more
feminine or a more masculine appearance, matching the look and feel of the other natural teeth.
The Art Of Smile Design (St Pete Laser & Cosmetic Dentist 33710)
Teeth life
Cosmetic dentistry procedures need regular oral hygiene care
and require maintenance over time. Teeth whitening must be repeated on occasion to maintain brightness. Crowns and veneers may break off and need replacements.
The ceramist, lab technician and the materials chosen by your