Smile Analysis

The way you see yourself and think others see you has a direct relation with the way you feel about yourself. A beautiful smile can make you feel good about yourself, can help you make new friends and encourage your loved ones. Your smile can be your presentation card. . .

The following is a list of questions designed to get you to think and appraise your own smile. The first group of questions reflects upon the way you see your smile; the second is an objective approach.
How do you feel about your smile?
1. Do you like the way your teeth and smile look?
2. Do you cover your teeth to smile? Or do you smile showing your teeth?
3. Do you ever wish you had a different smile?
4. Do you feel ashamed of the condition of your teeth?
5. Does your smile make you feel confident?
6. Do you close your lips when someone is taking your picture, or turn away from the camera?
7. Have you ever held back a laugh because you were uncomfortable with your smile?
8. Has anyone ever told you that you have a beautiful smile? Would you like to hear it all the time?
What is your smile really like?
1. Are your teeth discolored—yellowish, grey, or stained?
2. Are there any spaces from missing teeth?
3. Are there gaps in between your teeth?
4. Are your teeth crowded or overlapped?
5. Are the biting edges of your teeth straight across, or do they follow the curve of your lip?
6. Is the midline of your two front teeth centered with your nose, or off to one side?
7. Can you see any grey, black, or discolored fillings?
8. Do you have any crowns that are dark at the gums, or don’t look natural?
9. Are any of the edges of your teeth worn or chipped?
10. Are your gums red and puffy or receded?
These questions should help you pinpoint possible smile corrections that you may need. We would be glad to discuss your options with you