The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists ranked Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Colin Firth as having some of the top smiles in Hollywood. With the help of Dr. Stephen Burds in Des Moines, Iowa, you could make the list next time. As your favorite actors step on stage to accept their Academy Awards this Sunday, they’ll probably be full of smiles. If there was an award for “best smile,” would you win? The following smile assessments can determine if you would be nominated for the Tooth Awards.
Whitest Smile
What color are your teeth? If they’re white and shiny, you might win an award — of sorts! A bright smile shines under the spotlight and makes your mouth look younger and fresher. But just because your teeth are discolored and chipped doesn’t mean you’re out of the running. Dr. Burds can enhance the appearance of your grin with cosmetic services, like whitening, veneers, or bonding.
Straightest Smile
How are your teeth aligned? The award of high self-confidence and a better image goes to the person whose teeth are straight and symmetrical. Misaligned teeth can be unappealing, painful, and difficult to clean. They may also cause difficulties eating and speaking. However, if your teeth are crooked, gapped, crowded, misaligned, or misshapen, Dr. Burds can add you to the nominee list by adjusting or hiding your alignment problems.
We have all heard about gum disease since we were kids. Parents, teachers, and dentists all told us, “You better brush your teeth or you may get gum disease.” Periodontitis—gum disease—affects millions of Americans every year. In fact, many people who develop gum disease and are unaware of the problem in its early stages. There are easy ways to prevent Periodontitis and signs to be aware of, but how well do you know gum disease? We put together a quiz to test your knowledge.
