Designing a Smile
For most people, an appealing smile is an important part of the overall impression a person makes. An American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) survey found:
- More than 92% of adults agree that an attractive smile is an important asset.
- Nearly as many, close to 88%, say they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile.
- 85% agree that an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to people of the opposite sex.
- 74% agree that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success.
Many adults want to change their smiles. Some want to correct problems they have had since childhood, such as discolored, gapped, or crooked teeth. Others want to fix conditions they’ve developed over time, like cracked or worn-down teeth, to help create a more youthful smile.
Smile Makeover
When you decide to have a smile makeover, it is important to take study models and photos to work with the doctor to design the smile to your liking. This is done by first examining your current smile to determine what you like and dislike about it. First we need to know what YOU think are the unaesthetic factors involved. Then WE critically analyze your smile from the more scientific perspective of a trained eye. The parameters a cosmetic dentist would use are:
Once all these parameters are considered, the models are altered in wax to simulate your own unique ideal smile. Once the diagnostic wax-up is completed, you are usually just 2 visits away from a beautiful smile.
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