Unattractive Smile

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Unattractive Smile

Any facial feature that adversely affects a person’s smile can also affect their personality and their interactions with others.

Unattractive Smile

This is not necessarily an oral health condition, but can involve the teeth, gums, lips, etc

  • There can be some structural issues like a protruding jaw, excess gum display because the facial muscles are over active, etc.
  • Broken, stained, and chipped teeth, front incisors that stick out too far, or other issues can affect a person’s smile.

There can be some real reasons for an unattractive smile and some of them are correctable.

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Both the upper and lower dental arches are not aligned properly

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Overcrowding of teeth in the mouth

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Chipped, cracked, or missing teeth

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Gaps between teeth (especially between the incisors), receding gums

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Gums are excessively visible while smiling

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Yellow, brown, or discolored teeth

Some of the corrections can include:

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Teeth whitening

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Veneers

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Treatment for tooth decay including root canals

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Braces

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Prosthetic devices to correct jaw or tooth issues

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Orthodontic treatment to correct misalignments including over and under bites.

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Cosmetic surgery for the lips or nose

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Sometimes it is necessary to take surgical measures to correct severe jawbone issues.