People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do teeth and faces. Sometimes, though, nature doesn’t provide a perfectly matched pair; that is, the teeth that nature provides don’t show off the face as well as we’d like.

If that’s how you feel about your smile, advancements in dentistry make it possible to custom design a smile that is right for you. Using a combination of cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers, orthodontics, crowns or enamel reshaping might just add up to a smile you’ll want to show more often.

We’re all conscious of how others see us and how our physical features complement each other. Your height, for example, can make a difference in which teeth get a high profile. If you’re short, your lower front teeth get the spotlight, since they’re seen from above. Taller folks need to be aware of the appearance of their upper front teeth, since they’re seen from slightly below. If front teeth are crooked, worn, chipped or discolored—even on the biting edges—these negative features can be minimized and the strengths of your smile can be accentuated.

It’s often desirable to deemphasize a long face by flattening the smile line, or to balance out a rounder, wider face by lengthening front teeth. Every person is unique, and so is every smile, but it is possible to achieve a satisfying harmony between your face and your smile.

Redesigning your smile requires a lot of discussion, questions, suggestions and time.
It’s your smile, so it is important that you are provided with all the options that can improve your appearance.
Baxter Perkinson, Jr., D.D.S. and Associates, LTD has a “smile-design team” that can create a beautiful smile especially for you! Call one of our nine locations and schedule a consultation. www.wbperkinson.com.