When you think about dental care, you likely imagine beneficial oral health treatments like cleanings and fillings that will leave your smile strong and pain-free. But what about the aesthetic side of dentistry? If your teeth and gums are in good health, but your grin isn’t as gorgeous as you’d like, a smile makeover could be the answer. Here are three important aesthetics your dentist can assist you in changing!
Spacing
If your teeth are crooked, gapped, crowded, or have bite problems, it can make it harder to keep them clean and cavity-free. Worse yet, all those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies can accumulate stains, too, making you look older.
There are several treatments that can correct spacing issues, such as veneers, which can close small gaps, and clear aligners, which can discreetly change myriad spacing issues in less time than traditional braces.
Color
The color of your teeth is one of the first things people notice about your smile. Even if you’re only opening your mouth to eat or speak, the wrong shade can stand out, and not in a good way. Unfortunately, as you age, diet, medications, and lifestyle choices can cause discoloration, but your dentist can help! Professional teeth whitening can remove up to eight shades of discoloration in just one treatment that takes around an hour, and veneers can be customized to the exact shade of white you prefer, resisting stains for decades with proper care.
Midline
Many people are aware of the midline of your smile, but don’t know the name for it. This is the line between your two central incisors (two front teeth) that create symmetry in your face. If your midline is off-balance, it can alter your appearance. Clear aligners, veneers, and direct bonding can all make a powerful impact and change the position of your midline so it’s more aesthetically pleasing.
Remember, there are several elements to a beautiful smile. The color, midline, and spacing must work together to create a harmonized, uniform appearance. If you’d like to improve any aspect of your own grin, schedule a consultation for a smile makeover with your dentist today.
About Dr. Altenbach
Dr. Sean Altenbach earned his bachelor’s degree and dental degree at the University of Florida. He is currently DOCS certified (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation), a certified Invisalign provider, and is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Fellowship Status), Northeast District Dental Association, and the Guild of Dental Scholars. He was also voted a “topDentist” in Jacksonville Magazine multiple times by his peers! To schedule a consultation for a smile makeover, visit our website or call us today at 904-448-0441.