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There are 3 main steps that can be taken to improve your smile. These steps can yield significant results for someone who is looking for ways to improve their smile and to ultimately increase a person’s attractiveness. A person’s smile can leave an awesome first impression. Likewise, a bad smile can leave a negative impression on others who often judge a person’s appearance according to their smile. Teeth that are incredibly white or exhibit perfect alignment are desirable because they improve a person’s appearance. On the other hand, teeth that show signs of decay, discoloration and/or unevenness are undesired and a serious appearance flaw.
One step that a person can take to improve their smile is to undergo teeth whitening treatments. Certain foods and drinks like coffee, tea and certain foods can leave unsightly stains and discoloration on one’s teeth. Smoking can also leave a person’s teeth discolored with tobacco stains. There are many different types of teeth-whitening products that are available for consumers. Some of these teeth-whitening products can be found on shelves at most stores. These products are usually applied in the same manner as toothpaste. Some other teeth-whitening products are in the form of strips. These strips are placed over the teeth for a certain period of time and the strips are then removed and disposed of. These types of treatments are usually very budget-friendly, however there are some teeth-whitening products that are considered professional strength. These treatments are usually more expensive. Also, there are teeth-whitening treatments that are professionally performed at a dental center. These are the most effective of all the teeth-whitening treatments that are available.
Another step that can be taken to improve one’s smile is to have things like braces that are designed to straighten or align one’s teeth. Oftentimes, problems with a person’s teeth alignment are discovered at an early age. Some braces are plastic while others are made out of metal. All are designed to hold the teeth in position, evenly, until the teeth are set permanently.
Another step that can be taken to improve one’s smile involves extracting, or pulling teeth that are decaying or malformed and replacing them with partials or dentures. The dentures or partials are fitted to a person’s mouth to fit perfectly in place of the extracted teeth. The partials can be removed for cleaning and many people like to clean them overnight while they sleep. Dental implants are always an excellent option for tooth replacement if all else fails.
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