Are the lengths of your central incisors in good proportion with your other front teeth?
If you said no...
A Smile line is created by drawing an imaginary line along the biting edges of the upper teeth.The most youthful and appealing smile line is one in which the two central incisors are slightly longer than the two lateral incisors.The canines should be approximately the same length as the central incisors.Your smile looks older if the teeth are all the same length(a flat smile line) or if the central incisors are shorter than the lateral incisors or canines(a reverse smile line). If the lateral incisors are too short or the central incisors are too long,the curve is too pronounced,and a "bunny look" results.
Play it safe!
Whether it is accomplished using traditional brackets or clear matrices(such as invisalign),orthodontics remain one of the most economical dental treatments.In addition,it is an important first step that will help your cosmetic dentist achieve the best possible esthetic and functional result,no matter what the next stage of treatment involves-bonding,veneers,or all-ceramic crowns.
Grinding can ruin a good smile:
This patient was uncomfortable with the spaces between his teeth.In adition ,his grinding habit had made the teeth too short and irregular.He wanted his teeth to look better,but natural-not too white.Since patient also want to preserve his natural teeth as much as possible,very thin veneers with a slightly brighter shade were chosen.The result pleased the patient ,who now gets compliments on his smile.