If you have some flaws present with your teeth, and you are embarrassed to smile because of the way you may be perceived by others, having a smile makeover conducted by a dentist is an option to consider. Smile makeovers involve the assessment of the appearance of your teeth, recommendations to improve your smile, and dentistry work to achieve your goal. Here are some of the improvements a dentist can make, leaving you with a smile you will be happy to share with everyone you come into contact with.

Tooth Length Is Evaluated

As a person ages, their teeth tend to become shorter. This is because over time, wear and tear upon the teeth from eating, grinding, or sustaining damage to their surfaces takes away from the lengths they had in the past. When you go to a smile makeover assessment session, your dentist will measure your front teeth and determine the amount of wear they had sustained. If they are relatively short compared to average teeth, they can be extended by adding veneers or a dental compound agent. The lengthening of front teeth gives a younger appearance overall.

Symmetry Is Achieved

If you have some teeth missing, gaps between teeth, or broken portions of teeth, your smile is less than symmetrical. These flaws are easily remedied using standard dental practices. A successful symmetrical reconstruction can include the use of metal braces or an invisible bracing system to reduce the amount of space between teeth. Missing teeth are remedied with the addition of dental bridges or dental implants. Cracked or broken teeth are reconstructed using dental fillings. When these damaged teeth are completely repaired using proper measurements, the overall result is a smile that appears uniform from cheek to cheek.

Color Is Revitalized

When teeth are not a pleasing shade of white, they can ruin your smile. Bleaching sessions, the addition of veneers, and dental cleanings improve the appearance of teeth. If you have a discolored tooth, your dentist will start with a cleaning session to determine if plaque or tartar altered its shade. If this does not improve the whiteness of the tooth, bleaching is usually tried next. Your dentist will match bleach shading with other teeth, and use a series of sessions to lighten teeth so they all present the same shade of white after the processes are completed. For teeth that do not bleach properly, the addition of veneers or dental bridges is recommended.