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Easy Tips for a More Photogenic Smile
Are you dissatisfied with the way your smile looks in pictures? Whether you’re interested in modeling, trying to perfect your selfies for social media, or just trying to capture more beautiful memories, there are some steps you can take to make your smile look more natural. Try these easy tips for a more photogenic smile.
Whiten your Teeth
One of the most important aspects of your smile is your teeth. Your teeth will usually show in a natural smile. Do you have white teeth? You can use teeth whitening toothpaste, mouthwash, and even whitening strips, but you won’t get the same effect as you will with professional teeth whitening. Savannah Dental Solutions offers the KöR Whitening Deep BleachingTM System. It gives you permanent results with little to no sensitivity. You can even continue drinking coffee, tea, red wine, and your other favorite beverages. Improve your smile with whiter teeth.
Practice Smiling Naturally
Do you have trouble smiling naturally? Do you look back at pictures and think your smile is too big or forced-looking? Practice smiling while you look in a mirror. Memorize the way your face feels when you achieve the smile you want. Think about something that makes you happy, like a favorite memory or place. Remember what you thought of when you achieved your best smile. Practicing regularly will help you to recreate your best smile when you need to without looking in a mirror. Your facial muscles will even be in better shape as a result, making it possible to smile naturally for longer periods of time.
Wear Natural Makeup
When your makeup, especially your lip color, is the right shade for your skin tone, your smile will look more natural. Some lip colors enhance white teeth and others can make teeth seem more dull. Lighter colors like rosy pink, berry, or red tend to be better than dark colors like browns and deep reds. But ultimately, the best color for your smile is what looks natural for you.
Consider Veneers
If your teeth need more than just whitening to improve your smile, there are some other options. Veneers made of porcelain can be placed over your existing teeth to make them look uniform. If you have gaps, discoloration, or teeth that are crooked or misshapen, veneers give teeth a facelift. The process involves filing down the front of the existing teeth slightly before the veneers are permanently cemented into place. Find a veneers dentist like Savannah Dental Solutions who can give you a natural look for that photogenic smile you want.
Savannah Dental Solutions Can Help You Improve Your Smile
Do you wish for a more beautiful smile? Professional whitening or porcelain veneers from Savannah Dental Solutions can help your smile look more natural and appealing. With these tips you can achieve a natural smile in the photos that commemorate your life. Make sure you can look back on those memories with satisfaction. Call (912) 354-1366 to make an appointment at Savannah Dental Solutions or request an appointment here.
Porcelain Veneers: A Simple Way to Improve Your Smile
First impressions are crucial, whether you are interviewing for a job or going on a first date. Your smile is a key part of your first impression, but many people have unsightly teeth. Whether your teeth are crooked, stained, worn down, or yellowed, porcelain veneers are a simple way to improve your smile.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are very thin porcelain shells that go over the front of your teeth. They require very little tooth preparation, making them a healthier choice than crowns. As they are tightly bonded to your teeth, porcelain veneers are durable and long-lasting.
What Conditions Do Veneers Solve?
Veneers do not fix dental health issues. If your teeth are diseased or injured, you must have those problems treated before you receive veneers. However, many people have healthy teeth that do not look their best. Here are some common cosmetic issues that veneers can cover.
Wear and tear: Teeth tend to wear down over time, especially in people who tend to chew on ice or other objects, or use their teeth as a tool.
Minor breakage: Falls and other light traumas can cause one or more teeth to chip or break. While deep damage needs to be fixed, porcelain veneers can cover chips and minor breaks.
Discoloration: Teeth can become discolored for many reasons, including excessive fluoride consumption, root canals, tetracycline, and large fillings.
Misshapen or uneven teeth: Misshapen and uneven teeth are quite common, due simply to the fact that some teeth grow in more perfectly than others.
Minor gaps or crookedness: Minor gaps and slightly crooked teeth don’t necessarily need a complex treatment such as braces or Invisalign, but you might wish your teeth were a bit straighter. Porcelain veneers can help.
Are Porcelain Veneers Permanent?
Very few dental treatments last a lifetime. However, porcelain veneers are one of the longer-lasting treatment options. They are strong and durable, and can easily withstand the normal forces of biting and chewing. With proper care, they can easily last for well over a decade.
In addition, porcelain veneers are less prone to staining and yellowing than natural teeth. While tooth whitening must be repeated regularly, veneers continue to look white and healthy as long as you follow excellent oral hygiene habits.
Will I Look Natural?
Many people shy away from porcelain veneers for fear of receiving a too-white, artificial-looking “game show host” smile. In reality, though, porcelain veneers are extremely natural in appearance. They mimic the translucency and sheen of real teeth and can be color-matched to your existing smile.
For a whiter smile, you might choose to have your natural teeth whitened and then your veneers color-matched to that tone. While this is a great option, keep in mind that you will need to have the whitening repeated regularly for all of your teeth to match.
Supplementary Cosmetic Dentistry
In addition to tooth whitening, your dentist might suggest further treatments to more fully enhance your smile. Invisalign is one of the most common. While minor crookedness and small gaps are easy to correct with veneers, Invisalign is best for more severely misaligned teeth. This allows us to place only the needed veneers, rather than filling up your mouth in an effort to create the impression that your teeth are straight.
Like any other cosmetic treatment, porcelain veneers are not right for everyone. Your dentist will consider the health and aesthetics of your current smile, along with your budget and your personal goals for treatment. Before any work begins, we will work hard to ensure that you have a detailed understanding of our recommendations and that all of your questions and concerns are addressed.
Married dentists Chad and Alexandra Schnabel welcome you to Savannah Dental Solutions. From caring children’s dentistry to high-tech cosmetic procedures and even full-mouth reconstruction, we blend the latest technology with traditional customer-oriented values. To start your journey to better oral health, call us today at (912) 354-1366.
