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EVERY PERSON IS BORN<\/strong>\u00a0with their own unique smile. Some smile with all of their teeth, some only show the top row, and some don\u2019t show their teeth at all, and a smile can come in all shapes and sizes and still be genuine. We can also end up with smiles that look a lot like our family members\u2019 smiles even if we have very different faces. How does this happen? What gives our smiles their shapes and makes them shine?
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The Structure Of A Smile<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Part of the way we smile is of course based on our personalities. Some people laugh easily, while others maintain an unbreakable poker face. Some people\u2019s smiles light up their whole faces, spreading from ear to ear and changing the shape of their eyes. Others are less dramatic, even if their smiles are sincere.<\/p>\n

Another component is our genes. We inherit facial features and even the some of\u00a0the shapes of our facial muscles<\/strong>\u00a0(which control our expressions) from our parents. We also\u00a0all have unique teeth<\/strong>, which is why people can be identified by their dental records. Nobody else has teeth shaped and aligned exactly the way yours are!<\/p>\n

The Role Of Oral Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Essentially, our individual smiles are one part personality, one part genetics, and one part oral health and hygiene. The\u00a0color of our teeth plays a big role in the impression our smiles make<\/strong>, as does the health of our gums.<\/p>\n

When we know our teeth and gums look good, it makes it easier to unleash our full smiles because we aren\u2019t worried about how people will react. Taking good care of your teeth and gums by maintaining good oral health habits like brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits will ensure that your smile always looks its best!<\/p>\n

Gummy And Toothy Smiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In some cases, smiles are either very \u201cgummy\u201d or very \u201ctoothy.\u201d This can happen because of the way our lips pull back over our teeth and gums, which is perfectly normal. However, some\u00a0gummy smiles<\/a>\u00a0are the result of\u00a0abnormal eruption of the teeth<\/strong>, leaving an undesirable tooth\/gum ratio.<\/p>\n

Likewise,\u00a0some toothy smiles are the result of gum recession<\/strong>, where the jaw bone wears away and the gum tissue draws back, exposing the roots of the teeth. There are\u00a0many options<\/a>\u00a0for patients with gummy or toothy smiles, including same-day laser treatments, surgical lip repositioning, braces, surgical sculpting of the gum tissues, and gum grafting.<\/p>\n

Check out this video for a few tips on getting the most out of your smile: