{"id":2268,"date":"2022-06-16T11:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T11:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millenniumdds.com\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2022-07-16T11:18:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T11:18:05","slug":"5-smile-design-principles-for-a-beautiful-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.millenniumdds.com\/5-smile-design-principles-for-a-beautiful-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Smile Design Principles for a Beautiful Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
Take a moment and consider this question: What is a perfect smile?<\/p>\n
Most people will envision the quintessential Hollywood smile we\u2019ve all grown to love. Successful celebrities and A-listers all seem to have a brilliantly white smile, perfectly shaped teeth, and an attractive balance between teeth and gums.<\/p>\n
Different countries have different views on smile aesthetics, but it\u2019s clear that in the United States, we value the appearance of a great smile. Cosmetic dentistry<\/a> is in high demand, and studies even support the idea that people tend to attribute positive characteristics<\/a>, like successfulness and trustworthiness, to a confident smile.<\/p>\n However, the Hollywood smile isn\u2019t really the perfect smile for everyone. Even if you copy a celebrity\u2019s exact smile-makeover treatments, there\u2019s no guarantee your smile will look like theirs or that you\u2019ll like the results.<\/p>\n Great cosmetic dentists<\/a> know every person has variances in their smile anatomy that they must consider to achieve the most beautiful smile makeover. These dentists will follow certain smile design principles to create a new smile that complements their patient\u2019s natural features, giving them a smile that looks like theirs, only better.<\/p>\n Here are five things a cosmetic dentist will consider in your smile design.<\/p>\n The lips are the frame of your smile, so an experienced cosmetic dentist will carefully evaluate your natural lip shape, smile line, and the appearance of your teeth and lips when smiling and talking.<\/p>\n When smiling, the upper front teeth will take up roughly three-fourths or more of the space between your lips. The upper teeth should run parallel to the lower lip, and the bottom of your lower lip should match the gum line of your lower jaw.<\/p>\n Within your natural smile line limits, your dentist will be able to change the curve and length of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.<\/p>\n Your teeth\u2019s shape, size, and color take the spotlight when smiling, making them the focus of a smile makeover<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most people want their teeth to be bright white, evenly colored (no stains), and straight with minimal gaps between them. A skilled cosmetic dentist will customize the color of your smile to best match your skin tone and facial features.<\/p>\n The two front upper teeth should be aligned with the facial midline and have a 75% to 80% width-to-length ratio. Adjusting the length of the central teeth can give your face a slimmer appearance as well.<\/p>\n The balance between teeth and gums can completely change the appearance of your smile. Too much visible gum tissue (i.e., a gummy smile) is much more common than too little.<\/p>\n A balanced smile will have 3 mm or less of gum tissue above your upper teeth. The shape of the gums on the teeth should also have a gentle half-oval curve. The length of the teeth should also complement the gums, meaning very short teeth can make gums seem excessive even within the 3-mm-or-less range.<\/p>\n The buccal corridor is something you probably haven\u2019t heard of but have noticed in your smile and others\u2019.<\/p>\nIs it the perfect smile for you?<\/h2>\n
1. Natural Lip Shape and Smile Line<\/h2>\n
2. Tooth Visibility<\/h2>\n
3. Gums and Gingival Contour<\/h2>\n
4. Buccal Corridor<\/h2>\n