Assess My Smile
Do you have small spaces between the tips of your teeth?
Embrasures are the small triangular spaces between the tips of the teeth. These are artistically created by the ceramist and cosmetic dentist Hertfordshire to ensure a natural look.
How balanced is your gum line?
The gum line connects the highest points of the gum levels of the upper teeth. Ideally, this line should follow the line of the upper lip, to ensure minimum gum exposure and optimum display of the teeth on smiling.
How happy are you to smile as wide as you can in public?
If you have wide lips causing you to smile widely but have a narrow arch then the resulting smile can look too small. On the other hand, if you have narrow lips but disproportionate width of smile the smile can look too big for your face.
With a narrow smile, the side teeth are often in shadow. A wider smile allows one to see the ideal progression from the front to the back teeth.
Do you have gaps between your teeth? How bad are they?
Have you lost teeth or have spacing between your teeth? Missing teeth or spacing between teeth can lead to misalignment of other teeth or bite problems in the future. There may also be too much pressure on the remaining teeth causing excessive tooth wear.
Do you have a worn, tired or ageing smile?
Throughout life, teeth can suffer from natural wear and tear. However, sometimes this can lead to excessive tooth wear and your teeth begin to look shorter. This gives a very aged look and can also affect the way your teeth support the lips and cheeks. This causes premature facial lines contributing to the aged appearance of your smile.
How symmetrical are your teeth?
Ideally, if we were to draw a line vertically in the middle of your smile, the left side and the right side should be mirror images of each other. This is called the Centreline. The more asymmetric the left side and the right side the more unbalance you see in your smile.
Symmetry around the centreline of our face is of great importance for an aesthetically pleasing smile. Even when this is not 100% possible, the illusion of symmetry should be created. The front two upper central incisors should be symmetrical in size, length and shape.
Describe the colour of your teeth
Dark, stained or discoloured teeth can have a negative impact on your confidence and self-esteem. Sometimes no matter how well you clean your teeth at home other external factors such as food, drink, smoking, old fillings and age can cause your teeth to lose their natural brightness.
Your score indicates that your smile might be healthy and perfect. But it all depends on how you view your smile and the upgrades you want to make, which make cosmetic dentistry a great option for you.
So if you feel self-conscious about your smile, don't worry we can help you. It would be useful to you to book in for a complimentary consultation. At this appointment, we can discuss these aspects that you are not happy with and provide you with some useful solutions.
Also, take a look at our Before & After Smile Gallery.
Please call our award-winning studios on 01992 552115.
Your score indicates that there may be some issues with your smile that could be impacting your oral health, or even your confidence.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with us, or an appointment to explore your options you can book online here. Or contact us on 01992 552115.
Medically reviewed & updated on October 21, 2021
