{"id":46,"date":"2021-01-25T12:40:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T12:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2021-01-27T12:33:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T12:33:49","slug":"what-makes-smile-beautiful-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/what-makes-smile-beautiful-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Smile Beautiful?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_299042079__1611341542_15658-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"man smiling after getting cosmetic dentistry work done \" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_299042079__1611341542_15658-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_299042079__1611341542_15658-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_299042079__1611341542_15658.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With everyone carrying a high-quality camera around with them at all times these days, your smile has to be ready to be photographed more than ever before. But what exactly does it mean to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">picture-perfect smile<\/a>? Beauty is definitely subjective, but many characteristics about teeth tend to be viewed as more desirable than others. Keep reading to learn about four traits that are widely considered to be attractive and how cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people picture a gorgeous grin, they don\u2019t imagine teeth that are stained or yellow. While teeth naturally darken for a number of reasons, including the natural aging process, this trait is generally not as ideal. If you wish to have a whiter smile, you may have tried over-the-counter teeth whitening products to no avail. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist can dramatically brighten your smile with professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>. Whether you choose in-office treatment or take-home kits, you\u2019ll be thrilled with the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proportion of Gums to Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to have healthy gums in order to support your\nteeth. However, if too much gum tissue is visible, people may say you have a \u201cgummy\u201d\nsmile. This condition isn\u2019t harmful to your oral health, but it often isn\u2019t considered\naesthetically appealing. Fortunately, your dentist can painlessly remove the\nexcess gum tissue to expose more of your natural pearly whites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy-Looking Gums <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy gums should appear pink. If yours are red and\/or\nswollen, or they bleed when you brush or floss, you may have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">gum disease<\/a>.\nTo maintain a healthy smile, it\u2019s important to keep up with your oral hygiene\nand visit your dentist regularly to address any signs of infection or inflammation\nin the mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evenly Spaced Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are too far apart or too close together, it may be seen as unattractive. Rather than spending months or years going through orthodontic treatment, your dentist can instantly correct unevenly spaced teeth by placing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/veneers.html\">veneers.<\/a> These thin porcelain shells mask virtually all minor aesthetic flaws in a tooth at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to making a smile beautiful, more variables\nare at play than you might have thought. If you\u2019re ready to have a picture-perfect\nset of pearly whites, there are plenty of cosmetic dentistry options out there\nfor you to choose from. Just ask your dentist which one is right for you! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 25 years,&nbsp;Dr. Carroll R. Butler&nbsp;has\nhelped countless patients in the Kerrville, TX community achieve pristine oral\nhealth and jaw-dropping smiles. He has become a Fellow of the Academy of General\nDentistry, demonstrating his devotion to clinical excellence and continuing\neducation. His practice also offers all of the cosmetic dentistry services\ndescribed above and more. If you would like to speak with him about making your\ndream smile a reality, visit his<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/contact.html\">&nbsp;website<\/a>&nbsp;or call\nhis office at&nbsp;<strong>830-257-4900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With everyone carrying a high-quality camera around with them at all times these days, your smile has to be ready to be photographed more than ever before. But what exactly does it mean to have a picture-perfect smile? 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