You’ve probably heard the phrase “Hollywood smile” before. It’s generally used to refer to what is deemed the “perfect” smile – it is composed of straight, equally sized and perfectly aligned teeth that are stunning shade of white. Now, no matter what impression the media might give out, the perfect Hollywood smile is actually rarely achieved without professional intervention. Very few people grow up to have “perfect” teeth of their own. The good news is that there are certain steps that you can take to achieve it of your own accord. Here are just a few to consider!

Routine Dental Checks

The first, and perhaps most basic, step towards achieving a Hollywood smile is to ensure that you attend routine dental checks. You should visit your dentist at least once a year, however, once every six months is preferable. You should be doing this anyway. However, it’s always worth reminding people, as we tend to have pretty hectic schedules and can avoid booking in essential health checks. Seeing your dentist on a regular basis ensures that they can keep an eye on your teeth and their development or maintenance, noting changes and intervening should treatment such as fillings or root canals be required.

Routine Hygienist Appointments

As well as visiting your dentist, you should visit your hygienist once annually, or biannually if you get the opportunity. A hygienist is a dental professional who focuses on oral hygiene. They can conduct a thorough scale and polish, removing tartar or plaque build up, as well as removing any plaque that may be tucked away in hard to reach areas. Your hygienist will also be able to recommend different products, such as different sized interdental brushes, specialist toothpastes and mouth rinses, or particular electric toothbrush heads –  these can all serve to significantly improve your personal oral hygiene routine.

Straightening

Once you have taken care of the general hygiene and maintenance of your teeth, you can start to focus on pure aesthetics. Perhaps one of the most desired traits in teeth is straightness. If you look at models, celebrities, and other notable figures, you’ll probably notice that they all tend to have well aligned teeth. The truth is that relatively few will actually have these perfectly aligned teeth naturally. Generally speaking, a little professional intervention is required. Orthodontists are dental professionals who specialise in straightening teeth, so if you are interested in receiving treatment that could result in completely straight teeth, these are the individuals you want to contact. They will offer you a variety of treatments, from traditional train track braces to Clear braces, determining which will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

Veneers

Some individuals don’t want the hassle of waiting for braces and other straightening methods, or want to tick off the steps of gaining both white and straight teeth as quickly as possible. These individuals tend to invest in veneers. Veneers are generally a thin layer of porcelain that can be placed over your filed-down natural tooth to give the tooth a perfect appearance to onlookers. You can have veneers placed over every single tooth in your mouth, quickly shaping the perfect set of pearly teeth. The porcelain is extremely similar in appearance to natural enamel, and generally mimics its strength.

Dental Implants

If you find that you have a tooth that needs extraction, you don’t really want to be left with a gap in the spot it used to inhabit. This is where dental implants can come into play. A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root that is attached to an aluminium pole, which is then screwed into place in the jaw. A crown is then placed on the dental implant to mimic the appearance and function of the tooth that the implant is replacing. The procedure itself is relatively complex, so you should ask your dentist for more information if you’re interested in this kind of procedure.

These are just a few different steps that you can take to achieve a Hollywood smile. Of course, various other factors can come into play, including maintaining a healthy, low-sugar diet and keeping on top of your personal oral hygiene routine. But these extra steps will really help you to see a major difference in your smile! So, start taking them into consideration!

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