Cosmetic Self Test

Walk up to a mirror mounted on a wall. Do not use a hand mirror. Smile at yourself. Now look again and think of a funny time in your life. Is your smile different this time? It usually is. This is called your "funny smile" because it is the one you show when you hear or see something funny. Your "funny smile" is a much larger smile than when you pose, especially when you are not happy with your teeth. However, when your teeth are improved, your big "funny smile" returns, and you look great! Let's figure out what's holding your smile back...what it is that bothers you about your teeth.

Top 20 Complaints People Have About Their Smile:

1. Are there spaces between your teeth?
2. Are your teeth crooked, misshapen or out of line?
3. Are your teeth dull, dark or stained?
4. Do you show too much gum tissue?
5. Are your gums irregularly shaped, higher on some teeth, lower on others?
6. Do your teeth slant one way or another?
7. Are your teeth too small or too large?
8. Are the edges of your teeth (as a group) too long or too short?
9. Are your biting edges worn down?
10. Are any of your teeth missing?
11. Is the midline of your front teeth centered with your nose and face?
12. Are the edges of your canines too pointy or too flat?
13. Have your gums receded?
14. Are any old, discolored dental fillings showing?
15. Are any of your teeth that have silver fillings stained blue or gray?
16. Do any old or recently crowned teeth not match your natural teeth?
17. Are your front six teeth very prominent?
18. Are your side back teeth not showing enough, creating a shadow between your cheeks and teeth?
19. When you speak do you not see your upper teeth?
20. Are your lower front teeth crooked and visible when you speak or smile?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you could benefit from cosmetic dentistry. At the Center for Smiles, we have dedicated ourselves to creating beautiful, natural smiles that our patients truly enjoy.

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