How to improve your smile and make it more beautiful


How can I correct crooked teeth to make my smile better? How can I improve my smile with dentistry? How can I make my smile more attractive? This article answers these and other queries as it gives complete information on tooth veneer and tooth crowns and explains how to improve a smile through dentistry.

Modeling, show biz, entertainment – all these fields require a near perfect smile. A smile maybe your plus point, but not if damaged teeth are revealed when you smile! However many precautions you take towards taking care of your teeth, it is possible that a tooth will develop a crack or get damaged (say if you have a fall). Damaged teeth no longer need be a hurdle to launching your career in the aforementioned fields. You can use crowns and veneers to improve the aesthetics of your teeth.

How to get a beautiful smile with dentistry


As mentioned earlier, crowns and veneers can greatly enhance your smile. Neither is an excessively complicated procedure, but it is advisable to get these procedures done through a specialist.

First, though, try to understand what is the difference between crowns and veneers and when to use which.

What is a tooth veneer?
A tooth veneer is a coating which covers the front surface of a tooth. It looks natural and feels natural and can be put on the tooth without much fuss and minimum preparation. It is also comfortable and durable, not to mention quite strong.

When to use a veneer?
  • When there is a gap between your teeth
  • When your tooth is crooked or not properly positioned (could be slightly tilted to one side)
  • When your teeth are discoloured
  • When your tooth is chipped or has a crack in it
  • When there are far too many fillings in your teeth
  • When a tooth is fractured but there is still some fair bit of tooth structure left
  • When your teeth are naturally dark and you would like to have a nice white smile


  • How to get a tooth veneer
    You will need to visit your Dentist to determine exactly which teeth require veneers. You may be given a local anesthesia if excessive shaping of the teeth is required. If a tooth does not require much shaping, the anesthesia may not have to be given. After the tooth is shaped, an impression of the re-shaped tooth is taken to create the veneer. Since it takes between 7 to 15 days to make a veneer, the Dentist may fit a temporary veneer over the tooth/teeth. This is to prevent your teeth from being sensitive

    When the veneer is ready, it will be affixed to your tooth/teeth with a special bonding adhesive. You will probably need a few days to get used to them, but once you do, you will not even realise their presence!


    How to take care of tooth veneers
  • Brush regularly
  • Floss regularly
  • Do not use harsh toothpastes
  • You can eat your normal food, but avoid those food which requires you to use force with your veneer teeth, such as a sugarcane
  • Visit your Dentist for regular checkups


  • A veneer can last for many years if you take care of it properly.

    What is a tooth crown?
    A tooth crown is also known as a cap. It is not a coating like a veneer, but is a cover for the tooth itself. It is useful to rectify a damaged or broken tooth. It is necessary to shape the tooth a little to accommodate the crown, but is very durable and comfortable.

    When to use a crown?
  • When your teeth are badly decayed
  • When you wish to make an overhaul of the size, shape and position of your teeth
  • When you wish to improve a tooth which is worn down or is highly mobile
  • When a tooth is fractures and there is hardly any tooth structure left
  • When it is required to be part of a bridge to support a tooth replacement


  • How to get a tooth crown?
    You will need to visit your Dentist to get your teeth reshaped first. This is necessary in order to make space around the tooth for a crown. The Dentist will then measure the tooth, the opposing teeth, and the area surrounding the tooth. These measurements are processed by a dental laboratory to create the crown.

    While you wait for the crown, the Dentist may put on a temporary crown. During this time, you will need to avoid hard food and anything which is sticky in nature. You must also ensure that you keep the area around that tooth clean. Once your crown is ready, the Dentist will remove the temporary one and fix the permanent one, adjusting it while asking you whether you are comfortable with its positioning. Once it is in position to your satisfaction, the Dentist will cement or bond it in place.

    Types of crowns
  • Crowns are made of various materials like:
  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Metal
  • Porcelain
  • Zirconia


  • How to take care of tooth crowns
  • Brush regularly
  • Floss regularly
  • Visit your Dentist for regular checkups


  • Note: Both veneers and crowns can be re-fixed. So if they come off, do not throw them away! Visit your Dentist to have then fixed back. Of course, if it so happens that they are completely worn out and of no use any longer, you will need a new crown/veneer.

    Remember to stay away from the dangers of paan masalas and tobacco – and visit your Dentist regularly.


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