{"id":605,"date":"2023-10-03T07:23:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T07:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=605"},"modified":"2023-11-14T07:23:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T07:23:40","slug":"3-traits-that-make-a-smile-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/03\/3-traits-that-make-a-smile-beautiful\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Traits that Make a Smile Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_714497501.jpeg\" alt=\"Someone with a nice smile\" class=\"wp-image-606\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Any dentist will tell you that every smile is completely unique. Even perfectly healthy teeth may not look alike, which means that there isn\u2019t one \u201ccorrect\u201d way for a smile to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s also true that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentists<\/a> see all kinds of patients and hear all kinds of requests for what they want their teeth to look like. In that sea of desire, patterns start to emerge. There are some traits that people often value when it comes to their teeth, and that loosely define what a \u201cnice\u201d smile looks like. While it\u2019s impossible to cover all of them here, this blog aims to explore a few common examples, and the treatments used to pursue them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Color of your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most obvious, and possibly the first one that came to mind for you, is tooth color. Most people are interested in getting a white smile. That may be part of why there are so many cosmetic treatments to brighten your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course there\u2019s teeth whitening, which makes use of a whitening gel to give you a smile up to eight shades brighter than before. Then there\u2019s veneers and lumineers, both of which can cover up severely discolored teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Shape of your Incisal Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have never heard the term \u201cincisal edge\u201d before, but it\u2019s an important part of what makes a smile aesthetically pleasing. The incisal edge refers to the tip of your teeth, and in a cosmetic sense, is judged by how smooth its arc is between the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the incisal edge is jagged, that can make the teeth appear crooked. You can address this issue either by moving the teeth with Invisalign treatment, or by changing the shape of the teeth with veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Space Between Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s common for people to naturally have small gaps between the teeth, and especially between the front two. While there\u2019s nothing strictly wrong with this, some people don\u2019t prefer the way that these gaps can make your smile look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, there are two ways to address this problem. You can either move the teeth with orthodontics treatment or cover them up with veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the most important thing for your smile is that it be healthy, if you\u2019re trying to change the way you look to others, these traits are an excellent place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At D\u2019Andrea and Pantera Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we attribute our dental office\u2019s success not only to our clinical expertise, but to the thousands of relationships that we have been able to form with our patients based on integrity and trust. We don\u2019t want a routine appointment with us to feel routine; instead, you\u2019ll get first-class dental care that will completely upend your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about how to help your smile look its best, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (203) 288-0951.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Any dentist will tell you that every smile is completely unique. Even perfectly healthy teeth may not look alike, which means that there isn\u2019t one \u201ccorrect\u201d way for a smile to look. 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