Acessing Your Smile. You deserve to look and feel good about yourself!
There's nothing quite like the good feeling of knowing you have a healthy-looking smile.
An attractive, confident smile can be one of your most valuable assets. It is often the first thing people notice about you. How do you feel about your smile? Are you pleased with it, or do you wish it looked better?
At one time, there were limited means for enhancing the appearance of your teeth. Today, there are a number of cosmetic treatments that can be performed in the dental office in just a few appointments.
There are many common dental problems that can be easily corrected through cosmetic procedures. These problems include discolored teeth, missing teeth, overlapping front teeth, poorly shaped teeth, chipped teeth and gaps between teeth.
Today, a healthy, attractive smile continues to be an important facet of life, with an impact on health, self-esteem, and relationships-both personal and professional.
To assess your smile, take a moment to answer the following questions. Take your time and answer each question as clearly and accurately as you can. Your answers will help us to determine the type of treatment most suited to your needs.
1. Are you pleased with the general appearance of your teeth and smile?
____ Yes ____ No
If no, explain:
2. Are your teeth straight?
____ Yes ____ No
If no, explain:
3. Are there spaces between your front teeth that you dislike?
____ Yes ____ No
If yes, explain:
4. Are you satisfied with the color of your teeth?
____ Yes ____ No
If no, explain:
5. Are you satisfied with the shape of your teeth?
____ Yes ____ No
If no, explain:
6. Are any of your teeth chipped? Hidden? Protruding? If so, please describe:
7. Are you satisfied with the way your teeth come together (bite)?
____ Yes ____ No
If no, explain:
8.Are your gums puffy, red or swollen-looking? Do they bleed easily?
____ Yes ____ No
If yes, explain:
9. Do you have old fillings or dental work that makes you less confident about your smile and/or appearance?
____ Yes ____ No
If yes, explain:
10. What would you most like to change about the appearance of your teeth?
11. How would you like your teeth to look?
Now that you have answered these questions, we would like to review your responses with you. Please return this evaluation to us. There are probably several alternatives we can suggest to help you achieve a more pleasing smile; some are listed below.
1. Cosmetic Bonding - This process involves applying a synthetic, tooth-colored material to your teeth to rebuild or cosmetically sculpt them into a new, desired shape.
2. Crowns - This procedure involves reshaping the tooth so a permanent custom-designed replacement tooth can be placed over it to protect a weak tooth structure or improve tooth appearance. The crown, sometimes called a cap, is cemented or bonded to the tooth surface and is often made of porcelain to look as natural as possible.
3. Fixed Bridge- This dental appliance is nonremovable and serves to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
4. Full or Partial Dentures- These removable appliances serve to replace missing teeth.
5. Orthodontics - This process straightens or realigns crooked or poorly positioned teeth.
6. Porcelain Veneers - These tooth-colored laminates are custom fitted to cover the front surfaces of your natural teeth to provide a better color, texture or shape.
7. Tooth Whitening- This process involves applying a whitening solution or gel to lighten the teeth. It is a safe, effective procedure for some types of tooth discoloration.
We think everyone ought to have the look of confidence that shows through when they have a healthy smile. Modern dental techniques make it easier than ever to have the kind of smile you've dreamed of - in less time than you may have thought possible.Please feel free to ask any questions you might have about your oral health and appearance. We're here to help.
©SmartPractice Used with permission. All rights reserved.
