Some patients may just want straight teeth and are not concerned with the proportions of the teeth or the colour. A harmonious smile has optimal aesthetics in:
- tooth size,
- position,
- proportions,
- shape and
- colour.
Some patients like a very obvious "done" look with very white and straight teeth with little variation in tooth form. They may feel that it is not worth spending so much on their teeth if people cannot tell at first glance what they have spent their money on.
Other patients may prefer subtle aesthetics that is hyper-natural but "perfected".
Determining the kind of look you want and your long term goals will provide you and your dentist the tools to select the appropriate treatments. These can run the gamut from:
- braces,
- teeth whitening,
- gum surgery,
- orthognathic jaw surgery,
- veneers,
- crowns etc.
