"Hollywood smile" has become pretty much a dream for so many women and men nowadays. It can be surely considered as a criterion of healthy and beautiful teeth. Today there are lots of options to make that dream come true.

Your dentist can shape those teeth turning them into the whitest, straightest, and perfectly shaped ones, just like movie stars. Fantastic advances in dental medicine now allow the modern dentist to give those teeth a makeover for that flawless smile.

However, it is also important for patients to understand that healthy teeth are not the sole responsibility of the dentist there are sacrifices required to achieve perfection.

So, whether at the dentist’s chair or at home here are 7 tips for anybody who want those pearly white teeth for a celebrity smile.

Your Dentist at Work

Be sure that you visit a qualified and registered dentist. They are specialists who are skilled to treat infections and other conditions that irritate the teeth and gums, especially the repair, extraction, cosmetics, and the insertion of artificial ones.

Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening enhances the luster of natural teeth, but it is not for everyone. Your dentist will not take action if you have:

  • Delicate teeth
  • White spots or rot in your teeth
  • Infested gums
  • A bridge, crown, and implants
  • If you are qualified for a teeth whitening, you can pick either an over-the-counter teeth whitening kit or a dentist-regulated treatment.

    Seek the advice of your dentist for an over-the-counter kit and follow the instructions on the package. Store-bought kits will require 7 to 30 days of continuous use, results vary.

    After tests of your teeth, gums, and bone structure, your dentist can determine if teeth whitening is for you. If you are fit for a dentist-regulated treatment, your clinician will:

  • Set up your mouth covering your lips and gum with only the teeth exposed
  • Use quality brightening gel to your teeth
  • Expose your teeth to a special light for 15 minutes to let the gel work on your teeth
  • Allow you to unwind on the seat by watching TV or listening to music
  • The gel and light treatment will be reapplied twice
  • Crowns

    A crown returns a tooth’s shape, size, and quality. It completely covers the visible portion of the tooth once put in place it is permanently bonded and only a dentist can remove it.

    A crown is prescribed by the dentist for the following purpose:

  • Fix and secure a tooth that is worn, rotted, fractured, or damaged
  • Support and secure after a filling or root canal treatment
  • Protect a dental implant
  • Hold a bridge or other prosthetic device
  • Cover a deformed or discolored tooth
  • Proper care and oral hygiene the crown can last from 5 to 15 years.

    Veneers

    A veneer covers the visible front portion of the damaged tooth with a customized tooth-colored porcelain overlay. It can last from 5 to 10 years with proper care.

    DIY Teeth Care

    There are several procedures you can perform to preserve those sparkling pearly whites, the secret behind the ultimate winning smile.

    Of course, your dentist knows best but if you follow these DIY advice on a regular basis your teeth will lighten up and your gums become healthier.

    Watch Your Diet

    Abstain from drinking aerated beverages since they change into sugar after ingestion which decays and harms the structure of your teeth.

    Consuming coffee and smoking are daily habits that can harm or stain your teeth. Stains from coffee and cigarette are resistant to tooth whitening and toothpaste. Aside from impairing your gums and teeth both substances are harmful to the health.

    So does booze which turns to sugar after consumption as it can erode your gums and teeth as well.

    Don’t Use Your Teeth as a Tool

    Using your teeth as a tool can lead to dental accidents like opening a bottle top with your teeth.

    Banana Peel Whitener

    Banana peel contains substances that break up dental plaque and help keep the ideal shade of your teeth. Rub the inside of the peel on your teeth and leave it for 5 to 7 minutes, then brush your teeth.

    Check the Ingredients in Your Whitening Gel

    The maximum concentration of hydrogen peroxide approved in whitening gel is 6% anything beyond this will be harmful on your teeth.

    Author's Bio: 

    Lilly Myers is a freelance content writer and social worker at Beverly Hills Speech Therapy . She has just recently received Master's in Medical Sciences. Besides her occupancy she tries to find a spare time for volunteering and helping the people with disorders.