Smile Analysis

Your smile affects your self-image, and can greatly influence the quality of your interactions with others. Many people hold back from laughing or smiling because they are uncomfortable with their smile. The following questions are designed to honestly appraise your smile. Go to a mirror, smile as wide as you can, and ask yourself the following questions.

1. Are any of your teeth yellow, stained, or somewhat discoloured?
2. Would you like your teeth to be whiter?
3. Do you have any gaps or spaces between your teeth?
4. Are any of your teeth turned, corked, or uneven?
5. Are you missing any teeth?
6. Do you see any pitting or defects on the surfaces of your teeth?
7. Are the edges of any teeth worn down, chipped, or uneven?
8. Do any of your teeth appear to be too small, short, large, or long?
9. Do you have any prior dental work that appears unnatural?
10. Do you have any crowns or bridges that appear dark at the edge of your gums?
11. Do you have any grey, black, or silver (mercury) fillings in your teeth?
12. Do you have a 'gummy' smile (too much of your gums show when smiling)?
13. Are your gums red, sore, puffy, bleeding, or receded?
14. Does the appearance of your smile inhibit you from laughing or smiling?
15. When being photographed, do you smile with your lips closed instead of flashing a full smile?
16. Are you self-concious about your teeth or smile?
17. Do you ever awaken with awareness of your teeth or jaw?
18. Do you ever hear clicking or popping sounds from your jaw joint?
19. Are you presently in any pain from your jaw joint muscles?

If you answered YES to ANY of the questions above, there are often several alternatives to improve your teeth and smile. You can have the smile you've always wanted! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.