Celebrity Smiles--What you should know when designing your smile
Once you’re ready for a new smile, consider the following factors:
1) Face Shape
Oval Face: If you have an oval face, you can opt for any smile you want. As the most desired face shape in Western society, you have your picks from various teeth shapes and sizes.
Long Face: If you have a long face, choose a more horizontal row of teeth. This balances the longevity of your face.
Round Face: To counter-balance a round face, choose longer teeth.
Heart-Shaped Face: If you have a heart-shaped face, consider a horizontal row of smaller teeth.
Square Face: Square faces look best with slightly longer, rectangular teeth.
2) Smile Style
Now that you know what kind of face-shape you have, it’s time to think about what kind of smile you want. Different smiles say different things, so choose one that works best for your personality and lifestyle.
Young Smile
Looking younger seems to be the main focus of most people today. From botox to Pilates, we want to look fresh and healthy. For a more youthful smile, consider getting one that isn’t perfectly even.
Young smiles are also whiter, so think about getting veneers that are brighter than your natural teeth.
Mature Smile
As we get older, our gums recede. This makes your teeth look longer. If you’re looking for an attractive, mature smile, get one with teeth that are neither too short nor too long. Ask your dentist to square the teeth more.
Feminine Smile
For a feminine smile, focus on curves. Cosmetic dentists will shape your teeth for a more rounded look.
Masculine Smile
If you’re interested in getting a masculine smile, get your veneers more angular than a feminine smile, for a stronger and more squared effect than a feminine smile.
3) Your Natural Features
After you decide on the kind of smile you want, make sure it compliments your existing, natural features:
- Jaw position
- Alignment of your natural teeth
- Shape of your gums and lips