Guide 10 · Smile

Improve your teeth and smile

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The smile is one of the most expressive elements of the face. A clean and sustained dentition can have more impact than an absolute search for perfection.

01

Start with dental health

Before bleaching or aesthetics:

  • Regular brushing with fluorinated toothpaste;
  • interdental cleaning;
  • Periodic dental check;
  • Descaling if necessary.

An inflamed gum or caries must be treated before any purely aesthetic procedure.

02

Natural tooth colour varies

Healthy teeth are not necessarily pure white.

The dentine, located under enamel, naturally influences the colour. An extreme white search can therefore give an artificial result.

03

Laundry

Whitening can improve the colour, but it can also cause temporary sensitivity.

The results depend on the cause of coloration. Some spots respond better than others.

For a significant change, a dentist can confirm that there is no underlying problem and propose an appropriate method.

04

Alignment

If the teeth are very overlapping or the occlusion is problematic, orthodontic treatment can improve both aesthetics and function.

Transparent lineers are an option in some cases, but they are not suitable for all situations.

05

Facettes: an irreversible solution in many cases

Faces can transform the appearance of a smile, but they should not be the first reflex on healthy teeth.

Depending on the technique, preparation of enamel may be necessary. Once the tooth has changed, the treatment is part of a long-term maintenance logic.

06

The smile does not depend solely on the teeth

The appearance also depends on:

  • lip mobility;
  • exposure of gums;
  • the width of the smile;
  • expression;
  • Lip condition.

A simple balm and good hydration can already improve the aspect of the smile on the photos.

07

Logical order for a dental glow-up

  1. Oral health.
  2. Cleaning/detarring if necessary.
  3. Alignment if indicated.
  4. Whitening if desired.
  5. Restorative procedures or facets only if they are truly justified.
In brief

Guide summary

  • Start with dental health
  • Natural tooth colour varies
  • Laundry
  • Alignment
  • Facettes: an irreversible solution in many cases

A useful question

What should I check before whitening?

Have a dentist check your teeth and gums. Sensitivity, restorations and the cause of discolouration can affect the suitable option.

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