An unpleasant smile stems out due to various reasons, like discolored teeth, spacing, and crowding of teeth, fractured teeth, or unpleasant gums. A skillful blend of cosmetic science and art helps your dentist “sculpt” or ‘design’ a smile for you. You are a candidate for Smile Design if:
- You have stained teeth or discolored fillings.
- Your teeth are crowded, overlapping, or crooked.
- You have missing teeth/large gaps between teeth.
- Your teeth have an uneven shape due to chipping, fractures, or rough edges.
- Your teeth are uneven in length.
- If you have a gummy smile.
The various techniques employed in “Smile Design” are as follows:
- Orthodontic
- Veneers
- Crowns and Bridges
Benefits of Smile Design
- It aligns mal-aligned teeth.
- It closes gaps between the teeth.
- It can change the shape of your teeth.
- It masks the intrinsic stains and it can remove old discolored restorations.