In the 21st century, a smile has become not only a way to express one’s sympathies or positive emotions: a beautiful smile in the modern world is a status, a sign of a person’s success and an opportunity to successfully build a career and personal relationships. But a truly beautiful smile cannot be imagined without straight, white and healthy teeth.
How to make your teeth beautiful and healthy if their current condition leaves much to be desired? We will tell you about this in detail in this article and consider the main methods and methods used in modern dentistry to treat teeth, restore their aesthetics and all important characteristics.
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Whitening with the Air-Flow system ("Air-Flo")
The Air-Flow system (“Air-Flo”) is usually used after ultrasonic cleaning and is included in the complex of professional oral hygiene. The essence of Air-Flow is that an air stream mixed with particles of water and a special cleaning powder (soda-based) is supplied through a special nozzle. This removes the dark bacterial film from the enamel and polishes the enamel. As a result, teeth look 1-2 shades lighter (the original natural shade), acquire shine1 and also become more protected, because It is quite difficult for bacteria to attach to a polished surface.
Beautiful teeth - what are they?
A high-quality varied diet with the presence of rough food that needs to be chewed thoroughly, clean water and, of course, good hygiene combined with regular visits to the dentist are necessary conditions for the formation of strong and beautiful teeth in children. Habits developed at a young age will help maintain oral health later on. And neglect of basic rules leads to the fact that the fulfillment of the desire “I want beautiful teeth, like in the picture!” involves serious work to restore color and shape, or even complete replacement of the dentition.
There are certain parameters of an ideal smile, which are calculated mathematically based on certain constant dimensions of the face that do not change with age, for example, the iris. In addition, beautiful teeth in dentistry mean the presence of a correct bite, in which the upper front incisors overlap the lower ones by one third and correspond to an average size of eight millimeters in length and six millimeters in height, while tremata and diastemas are absent or do not exceed one millimeter. However, in order for a smile to look natural, it is necessary to take into account some individual characteristics, in particular the ratio of the size of the teeth, their color and shine, as well as their shape.
Whitening using enamel remineralization
Remineralization saturates tooth enamel with “building” elements – calcium, phosphorus, fluorine. As a result, it becomes stronger and lighter (but not by much, only 1-2 tones). In dentistry, a special two-phase system is used - deep fluoridation, suitable for adults and children with mixed dentition. At home, you can use pharmaceutical remineralizing gels (for example, ROCS), which are available for adults and for children from 2-3 years of age.
On a note! All of the above measures will not make the smile snow-white, like that of a screen star, but, nevertheless, they will lighten it a little - and this will still be noticeable from the outside. But to make your teeth truly white, i.e. To whiten them significantly (by 8-15 tones), you need to turn to professional bleaching.
Is it possible to make teeth if there are none at all?
Modern dentistry has long developed technologies that make it possible to make teeth, even if there are none at all. These technologies are removable prosthetics and implantation. By resorting to removable dentures, you can get your teeth done inexpensively in Moscow, but removable dentures have a number of disadvantages that make their use very inconvenient.
These disadvantages include:
- Long process of getting used to prostheses;
- Impossibility of high-quality fixation in the oral cavity;
- Fragility of prostheses.
If you want to make your teeth look good, so that their aesthetics and main functions are completely restored, you should choose implantation. It is possible even with a completely toothless jaw: special implantation protocols have been developed for this - All-on-6, All-on-4.
Photobleaching – ZOOM technique and others
Why do stars have snow-white teeth? The answer is simple - to improve their appearance, they turn to specialists. For example, one of the most popular methods is photo-whitening ZOOM 3 and ZOOM 4. Its essence is that a gel containing bleaching substances - hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide - is applied to the tooth enamel. Next, the doctor turns on a special lamp with ultraviolet light, under the rays of which a chemical reaction begins in the gel. Its components penetrate the enamel and lighten it by 10-15 tones, making it truly snow-white.
In addition to the ZOOM method, Amazing White and Beyond are widely used. But they have a slightly different concentration of active substances, there is no ultraviolet light in the lamp, and the brightening effect is less pronounced than that of Zoom.
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The performer also followed the path of least resistance, so he decided to correct his problems with his teeth (slight curvature and malocclusion) with the help of the already mentioned composite veneers. The difference between ceramics and composite is always noticeable to a specialist: there is no complete fit to the teeth, there are no crevices, there is an unnatural shade.
You need to understand that composite veneers are made from plastic, and it is a toxic material, because food and food debris constantly settle on it. In this regard, composite veneers quickly lose their original whiteness and constantly require professional dental whitening.
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Tigran Grigoryan , general dentist at TIGO DENT clinic
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How to whiten your smile with a laser
The principle of the technique is somewhat similar to photobleaching - a gel is also applied to the enamel, but it will be activated by a laser (diode or neodymium). The length of the laser beam is specially designed so as not to harm the teeth - not to overheat them and prevent injury. Dentists even note the fact that the laser not only perfectly whitens a smile by 10-15 tones, but also makes the enamel stronger, i.e. protects against caries.
“I finally decided to have laser whitening and it wasn’t a bad choice at all. Three years ago I did Zoom, but after it my teeth ached terribly, to the point of tears. The doctor said that this is a reaction of the body and this happens. But I didn’t need that anymore)) And after the laser, nothing bothered me at all, and my smile just became great.”
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Implantation is a modern technology that allows you to make teeth with high quality and for a long time
Another technology that you can use to get your teeth done in Moscow is implantation. It is used to restore teeth lost for one reason or another and will help both in the case of the absence of one tooth and in a completely toothless jaw.
The essence of implantation can be briefly summarized as follows: an implant is implanted into the jaw bone - a titanium alloy structure that will perform the functions of a tooth root and serve as a reliable support for a crown or dental bridge.
get dental implants in Moscow using both expensive and budget implants. The cost of implantation largely depends on the price of the implant (a titanium rod that will act as a tooth root). But the cost of the service will also be influenced by such factors as: the need for bone grafting, preliminary dental treatment, the material and manufacturing technology of the prosthesis that will subsequently be placed on the implant, the implantation protocol, the number of implanted implants.
Where to get dental implants in Moscow? Implantation is a service offered by many clinics in the capital. But you must understand that implantation is a fairly serious surgical intervention and its result will depend not only on the quality of the implants, but also on the competence of the doctor performing the operation.
Our dental clinic in Moscow, VENSTOM, employs implantologists with extensive experience who regularly improve the level of their knowledge and practice abroad. By contacting our clinic for dental implantation, you can rest assured: our doctors will be able to make your teeth high quality!
Chemical enamel whitening
The chemical whitening method is more gentle than ZOOM, but also involves the application of a special active gel with hydrogen peroxide. Lamp activation is not used here, because the active components begin to “work” immediately after application. The most popular technique is called Opalescence Boost PF - here the active gel contains not only whitening, but also enamel remineralizing components (fluorides and trace elements).
Interesting fact! Before photo, laser or chemical whitening, dentists recommend taking a course of professional hygiene (ultrasound treatment and Air-Flow) in order to achieve maximum whitening effect. It is also necessary to strengthen the enamel with a course of remineralization, because chemical components can weaken it and increase tooth sensitivity.
Braces
Dentistry today uses various orthodontic systems that painlessly correct bites at any age - braces. There are many orthodontic corrective treatments available, with varying costs and severity. Classic metal braces can be replaced with ceramic, sapphire and lingual braces. The latter are completely invisible, because they are installed on the inside of the teeth. Such systems are made to order, and the cost of treatment will be considerable. Those who want to get a perfect open smile in this way should understand that at first they will encounter difficulties:
- Problems with eating;
- Difficulty pronunciation.
Microprosthetics with veneers and lumineers
Often people who want to get really white teeth, like Hollywood stars, do not know what this whitening method is called. In fact, beautiful teeth among stars are not always the result of whitening procedures. Celebrities often resort to special coverings for their front teeth - veneers. Also very popular is a unique type of veneers called “Lumineers,” which are created in only one laboratory in the United States. Veneers not only give a whiter smile, but also “hide” minor defects (chips, cracks) and correct minor bite pathologies.
Veneers are permanent microprostheses, the thinnest plates that can be created from porcelain, ceramics, glass ceramics, and zirconium dioxide. Depending on the properties of the material, you can get truly beautiful and durable teeth that will delight their owner for 10-20 years or more. Popular brands of veneers are E.max, Empress, Prettau.
Interesting to know! Manufacturers make materials not only pure white - after all, “faience” whiteness looks unnatural. Veneers are painted in light but natural shades, which will look more advantageous than snow-white ones. By the way, according to experts, the optimal color of teeth should be only 3-4 shades lighter than the color of human skin.
Ways to Improve the Appearance of Your Smile
There are many ways to improve your smile, make beautiful, straight teeth, and improve their condition.
Whitening
One of the most popular ways to make teeth whiter today is whitening. This happens by removing unwanted plaque, after which the enamel is naturally lightened by one or two shades.
Especially if your teeth are naturally beautifully shaped, healthy and strong, but over time they have slightly lost the desired shade, for example, due to frequent coffee consumption, whitening is the ideal option for you to get whiter teeth.
Whitening is not a very complicated procedure; it can be done either at the dentist or at home, but for proper and competent consultation it is always better to first consult a specialist.
Veneers
There is only one answer to the question why stars have such white teeth and how they whiten them: veneers. Getting veneers is a more serious and expensive procedure than regular whitening. Veneers are special coverings that cover the outer surface of teeth for a more beautiful appearance. After installing veneers, the smile visually looks more aesthetically pleasing.
Veneers help correct many dental imperfections, such as:
- curvature;
- unevenness on the surface;
- plaque;
- bad enamel;
- interdental gaps.
Braces
Another way to correct imperfections is braces. Wearing braces ultimately gives very good results, although they have to be worn for quite a long period of time.
Anyone can get braces, regardless of age: both children and adults. There are two options for installing braces – external and internal. In the first case, the device is installed on the inner surface of the teeth, in the second case - on the outer side of the dentition.
First of all, when installing braces, the patient undergoes a mandatory examination by an orthodontist. If there is caries, it is subject to mandatory treatment before installation. Also, great attention is paid to the presence of stone, since this can interfere with the correct installation of the bracket.
After treatment is completed, you can proceed to installing braces. This happens in this way: special clasps are placed on each of the teeth separately, which are then connected together by one orthodontic arch. On average, this procedure takes 1 – 1.5 hours.
Plates
In addition to braces, you can also install special plates; they can be removable or non-removable. The plate is made individually for each patient based on a cast of his jaw.
The plates are quite easy to use; sometimes, if particularly necessary, they can even be removed, for example, while brushing your teeth or eating. Plates are less noticeable than braces.
But there are also significant disadvantages of such a device: plates do not help in all difficult cases, especially in adults, since they cannot, like braces, shift the dentition over time, restoring the correct shape.
In children, it is sometimes difficult to track the dynamics of treatment, since the ability to remove the plate allows them to do this more often than the doctor recommends. In some cases, if the doctor’s recommendations are not followed, wearing such a plate may not give any positive results.
Mouthguards
The next alternative option for teeth straightening is mouth guards. They are not as effective as braces, but they can correct minor defects in the dentition. Mouthguards do not damage the gums; they are also made individually for each patient and, importantly, are absolutely invisible to others.
The mouthguards are quite easy to wash, and a person gets used to the device within a few days. The disadvantages of using this method include only the high cost, as well as the fact that mouthguards cannot cope with serious cases of imperfect teeth. In more difficult situations, the patient will need braces.
Restoration
Another way to solve the issue of oral appearance.
You can resort to a restoration procedure if chips or large stains appear on the surface of the teeth, the enamel is destroyed due to the appearance of caries, or there may be large distances between the teeth.
With the help of restoration, you can restore the aesthetic appearance of your teeth and make your smile more attractive.
This happens by placing a polymer mass into the dental cavity until it takes the desired shape and is restored to a smooth state. If there is severe tooth decay, preliminary installation of a pin will be required.
Prosthetics
Dentures are usually used in cases where the patient is missing one or more teeth. Dentures can be removable or non-removable. It is best to discuss the method of prosthetics with your doctor, and then make a decision.
Removable dentures can be removed at will and put on again when needed. Fixed dentures are attached directly to the root or to an implant - an artificial root.
Dental decorations
One of the fashionable trends in the field of dentistry can be considered dental jewelry. Probably everyone, at least once in their life, has noticed rhinestones and other decorations on another person’s enamel that decorate a smile and attract attention.
But, if you suddenly want to install a rhinestone for beauty, this is not always possible: there are several contraindications for such a procedure. For example, if you have caries or any enamel damage, the procedure is contraindicated for you.
You may be allergic to the materials used for jewelry, so you also need to be careful. If you have bite pathology or diseases of the oral cavity, the orthodontist may also refuse you such a procedure. After eliminating all contraindications, you can safely choose the jewelry you like.
Prosthetics with crowns and bridges
In cases where teeth are severely damaged, have large fillings, or have had their canals treated many times, the optimal solution is to install crowns made from modern materials (ceramics, ceramic composite, zirconium dioxide). You can also install a whole bridge of several crowns if a large number of teeth are destroyed or some of them are missing.
However, dentists now recommend installing implants rather than bridges. Because bridges quickly fail under chewing load, but implants last forever - and provide the highest comfort and aesthetics of a smile.
Where to get the smile of your dreams?
How and where do you get snow-white teeth like stars? To carry out professional whitening, you need to contact a clinic that has the appropriate equipment and experienced specialists. Teeth are whitened by a dental hygienist, but this procedure can also be performed by a dental therapist - contacting any of these doctors will allow you to get teeth like a star.
The installation of veneers, lumineers and crowns is carried out by an orthopedic dentist, and implantation is carried out by an implantologist. If your bite needs correction with braces, you should first visit an orthodontist.
Is it possible to have teeth done under general anesthesia?
Many people are in no hurry to make their teeth healthy and beautiful because they are afraid of dental treatment. Therefore, some patients have a question: is it possible to have teeth done under general anesthesia?
Yes, in some cases, the use of general anesthesia for dental treatment is justified: for example, if implantation with 4 or more implants is to be performed, bone grafting must be performed. But if we are talking about prosthetics or dental treatment, it would be best to limit ourselves to safer sedation or local anesthesia.
The use of general anesthesia is often associated with negative side reactions and therefore its use is justified only in the presence of truly compelling circumstances!
Which star gave himself a snow-white smile?
It is quite difficult to get an answer to this question from the celebrities themselves. But if you carefully examine the smiles of the stars, it becomes clear that almost every famous person undergoes whitening on a regular basis. And if he doesn’t, then he gets veneers or lumineers to make his appearance even more attractive and not lose popularity. Only a few can boast of ideal white and naturally straight teeth.
If we turn to world stars with a “Hollywood” smile, which they acquired some time after they became very popular, then we can focus on the following personalities - Marilyn Monroe, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Madonna, George Clooney, David Beckham , Emma Watson and many others.
The influence of bite on posture
According to the observations of one of the most famous Russian-speaking orthodontists, F. Ya. Khoroshilkina, patients with malocclusion always develop musculoskeletal disorders: retraction and flattening of the chest, changes in the angle of the ribs, curvature of the legs and flat feet.
What is the mechanism of such profound changes at the bone level?
Correctly balanced head position - without bending forward or backward - eliminates stretching of the posterior ligaments of the neck and unnecessary tension in the neck muscles.
And with such a common pathology as distal occlusion the head is often located slightly anteriorly, which shifts the center of gravity forward from the vertical axis of the spine, which means the load on the neck muscles increases significantly. The same thing happens when the head is tilted back, which accompanies the so-called mesial bite.
Muscle spasms and pain appear, the ligamentous apparatus adapts to the muscles and entails deformation of the bones of the entire skeleton.
The influence of bite on posture
