Hollywood smile
The "Hollywood smile" has gained wide popularity recently, and its spread is not limited to artists and celebrities only.
Hollywood smile
The “Hollywood smile” has gained wide popularity recently, and its spread is not limited to artists and celebrities only, but is sought by everyone who desires a more beautiful smile.
So what exactly is this smile and what are the ways to get it? This is what we present to you in this article.
The Hollywood smile is a smile characterized by bright, white teeth, and their symmetrical and beautiful alignment, compared to the smiles of Hollywood celebrities. Porcelain veneers or veneers are fitted to the teeth, called veneers. These veneers are made of porcelain and are characterized by strength and beauty at the same time. The shape and color of the porcelain veneers are chosen to suit the reviewer’s face and desire to obtain the results.
Who can get a Hollywood smile?
The cases in which a person needs to install such porcelain veneers are varied, as many reasons prompt the dentist to perform the process of installing lenses, such as
- Change in tooth color: Some changes from the natural color of the teeth occur at certain stages for some people. The reason may be the consumption of a substance that changes the color of the teeth, such as tea or coffee, and the reason may be pathological in some cases. This will be determined and explained by the dentist.
- Defect in dental tissue, such as lack of calcification or damage to some teeth and minor fractures
- The presence of gaps or spaces between the teeth
- The teeth are not aligned and lined up symmetrically and straight
- The patient’s desire to have a more beautiful smile and change the shape and color of the teeth
What are the types of porcelain veneers and will the teeth be prepared?
There are two basic types of veneers, with differences in the features of each type, the number of users, and the shape of the smile obtained after the procedure:
Veneers:
- This type requires minimal tooth preparation (ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 mm) to obtain the cosmetic and health results.
Veneers without tooth preparation (known as Lumineers):
- These veneers are thinner and do not require tooth preparation. It is very suitable in cases of very minor cosmetic changes and is not suitable for people who need larger modifications, such as covering teeth that are discolored or that are not aligned.
Is there an alternative to porcelain veneers?
It is possible to modify the smile using cosmetic fillings (composite).
These fillings help in achieving a change in the color and shape of the teeth to some type, but they are less resistant than ceramic lenses and their color changes over time. It may suit some people as its cost is relatively lower.
What are the steps to get a Hollywood smile?
There are many procedures and steps that the dentist and patient must follow before and after obtaining dental veneers. The patient is also required to follow the following instructions so as not to cause any damage or obstacle that may disrupt the installation process from the beginning:
- The dentist can determine from the first appointment whether the patient needs to have porcelain veneers installed or not by requesting some x-rays and examinations from the patient to reach inside the teeth and identify any problem or damage that can be treated instead of veneers.
- The doctor determines whether the teeth or surrounding gums are in good condition or not before performing the implant. If there is any defect inside the tooth or the surrounding tissues, this must be treated before using porcelain veneers.
- The patient must be made aware that when applying strong pressure on the teeth during or after installation, this may lead to the veneers breaking or causing a visible scratch, so it is necessary to pay attention when installing the lenses/veneers.
- During the installation process, the doctor injects a local anesthetic into the tooth to prevent any pain during the procedure. After that, the doctor removes the front tissue of the tooth at a size and distance exactly equal to the size of the adhesive veneers that the doctor will begin installing. The appropriate measurements are taken and sent to the laboratory to prepare and prepare the tooth. After that, the laboratory manufactures the lenses according to the desired material within seven days.
- After completing the veneer installation session, the patient can return to the daily routine of eating the foods and drinks he wishes to eat, with some precautions such as the necessity of not eating solid foods such as nuts because this may lead to the entire porcelain veneers breaking or falling out, but with Therefore, the dentist alerts the patient to the need to pay attention to oral and dental hygiene, while using a daily antibacterial mouthwash or toothbrush at least once a day to prevent any damage or complications in the long term.
- It is necessary to continue visiting the doctor periodically after the first session of installing lenses/veneers in order to maintain the general appearance of the teeth and to follow up on developments with the treating doctor.
