Take the Home Smile Test

 

 

How we perceive our smile and appearance affects our self-esteem, our moods and how we function in social and business relationships. Analysis of one’s smile has both objective and subjective components. The “Smile Test” is designed to focus in on and evaluate your cosmetic concerns.

Objective Analysis

Stand in front of a large mirror and view your smile close-up at first and then step back to get an overall representation.
Are any of your teeth missing?
 
Are there spaces between any of your teeth?
 
Are your teeth too dark or stained?
 
Do you have crooked teeth?
 
Do you have some teeth that are chipped?
 
Do you have discolored fillings?
 
Do you have crowns [caps] that show metal?
 
Do you have crowns [caps] that have dark edges near your gum line?
 
Is the midpoint between your two front teeth lined up with the middle of your face and nose?
 
Do any of your teeth appear too fat, too short or too long?
 
Do the edges of your teeth appear flat and worn?
 
Do your eye-teeth [canines] appear too long or out of line?
 
Do your teeth slant in one direction?
 
Do your lips cover most of your teeth when you smile?
 
Do you have a “gummy” smile [too much gums showing]?
 
Are your gums red and puffy?
 
Have your gums receded so that the root surface is visible?
 
Look at your teeth in the upper right front of your mouth. Is the gum line at the same height when comparing the same teeth on the upper left front?
 
Is your face symmetrical when you smile, or do your cheeks and/or lips on one side appear fuller or at different heights?
 
Stand slightly to the side. Does the biting edges of your upper teeth follow the curvature of your upper lip?
 
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