Choose the right tooth shape and color

The shape and color of your teeth not only make your smile brighter, but also contribute to expressing your personality. However, nowadays, many of you see your acquaintances doing beautiful cosmetic teeth. Or simply see your idol with attractive teeth. Ask your dentist to make your teeth look similar in shape and color. I don't know if they are suitable and make me stand out more.

So how to choose the right tooth shape and color for your face and personality? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList!

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• 1. Face shape
• 2. Common tooth shapes
• 3. Based on what to choose the right tooth color?
• 4. Other factors affect the decision to choose tooth color.
• 5. Conclusion

1. Face shape

Choosing the right tooth shape and color depends on your face shape. Divided into 4 basic types are heart shape, oval shape, circle shape and square shape.

• Heart (triangle): Very suitable for porcelain teeth, porcelain veneers are round and short.
• Oval: Very suitable for square teeth, making the face look wider and full of happiness.
• Round: Suitable for long and embossed teeth.
• Square: Matching round teeth will make the face softer. Sometimes light square is also very effective.

4 types of basic face shapes

Once you have determined which face type you belong to, your dentist will advise you to use the appropriate shape and color of your teeth in a set of 12 popular smile styles to suit your wishes.

2. Common tooth shapes

There are many classifications of different tooth shapes in the world. Dr. William Dickerson of the Las Vegas Dental Research Institute divided into 12 types of smiles according to the common tooth shape. There is also a classification of 18 tooth shape types of Loren library or 36 types of Dr Dorfman. Clinically, William Dickerson's classification is easier to apply and more intuitive. Therefore, it is preferred by dentists and applied to advise patients to choose the most appropriate smile type.

Here are 12 types of smile according to the classification of doctor William Dickerson, you can refer to choose the right tooth shape and color: 

12 smile designs

2.1 Aggressive:

The central incisors are square and round, the lateral incisors are slightly curved, the angle near the canines is slightly obtuse. This is the perfect tooth style for both men and women. Those who have strong character, personality and integrity.

2.2 Dominants:

The central incisors are square and round, the lateral incisors have rounded distal corners, and the canines are pointed. The lateral incisors are much shorter than the central incisors.

2.3 Enhanced:

The distal angle of the central and lateral incisors is rounded and higher and shorter than the proximal angle of the central incisors. This is the type of tooth that many people choose. Suitable for white people and love beauty contests, or photo models.

2.4 Focused:

Similar to the Enhanced type, but the distal angle of the central incisors is more square.

2.5 Functionality:

Similar to Enhanced style but sharper fangs.

2.6 Hollywood:

Similar to Aggressive, but the distal angle of the central and lateral incisors is more rounded. Men often like this style because it shows masculinity but does not create an aggressive feeling.

2.7 Mature:

Similar to Aggressive but more straight canines.

2.8 Natural:

Same as Enhanced, but the corner near the lateral incisors is more rounded and the canines are more pointed.

2.9 Oval:

Similar to Aggressive but oval shape.

2.10 Softened:

Similar to the Oval, however, the curvature of the bite edge is less pronounced.

2.11 Vigorous:

Similar to the Aggressive type, however, the canines have a more protruding trunk and neck.

2.12 Youthful:

Similar to the Oval but the fangs are clear and protrude like the Vigorous.

3. Based on what to choose the right tooth color?

There are many factors to choose the shape and color of teeth such as gender, age, lip color, skin tone, face shape, smile line type, even hair color and eye color should all be included in the total. match the tooth color.

The trend of choosing cosmetic tooth color is pure white, spotless teeth. Many people assume that if they have had cosmetic teeth done, they must have white teeth. This is not reasonable, because for middle-aged or black people, teeth that are too white will not be beautiful. And also cause dissonance with other facial features.

3.1 Skin color is also a factor in determining tooth color.

Each type of tooth color will also match the skin color of each person. That is, you can choose the shape and color of your teeth in accordance with the laws of nature. African blacks have milky white teeth, whites have clear white teeth, and Asians have slightly ivory, yellowish, clear or opaque teeth.

3.3 Are occupation, gender and age a factor in choosing a tooth color?

People with white skin, red lips, tall stature or active in the field of singing and performing will be suitable for spotless white teeth. This helps them stand out more on stage.

A person who likes to dress modestly should not whiten his teeth to the fullest extent. Because white teeth color represents an exaggerated beauty that is not real, when it comes to clothing, incompatible hair color is sometimes inappropriate. In the aesthetic design of teeth, we should aim for harmony, not follow the contrast.

Men usually have darker teeth than women. For men who are not involved in the show industry, it is not advisable to whiten their teeth too much. It will make the face become fragmented and lack of strength.

As you age, your teeth tend to get darker. So this is also a factor to consider when choosing the shape and color of teeth. To ensure harmony with the overall face.

4. Other factors affect the decision to choose tooth color.

4.1 Color change from anterior to posterior teeth

The tooth color should have a gradual transition from the incisors to the 2nd teeth, and back to the molars, the color can be slightly darker. On the natural teeth, it is easy to see that the canines are usually darker than the 4 central incisors . With such natural features, we should still keep the shape and color of our teeth to have a beautiful set of teeth.

4.2 Materials

Depending on the material structure, dentures have slight differences in color. Because the material composition of each type has its own characteristics. Each surface absorbs light differently, so each type of denture has a distinct smooth surface. Plastic gives a darker color, while porcelain appears clearer and brighter.

4.3. Color chart

The color chart is considered as a standard set of colors for patients to choose their favorite and suitable tooth color. In addition, it also helps the dentist to transfer the color of the patient's selected tooth to the technician, helping the technician complete the denture with the exact color of the patient's original desire.

VITA Classical Colorimetric Chart

Currently, dentists often use 2 popular colorimetric tables, VITA Classical and VITA Guide 3D Master. The common feature is that they all include 4 main color groups: gray, red yellow and red gray. Each color group will be subdivided according to the level of dark, light and light and dark.

4.4 Notes when comparing teeth color at the dental office

When choosing a color, it should be noted that skin color may change color due to unforeseen activities, such as after a hospital stay, the skin will appear paler than usual. Pay attention to lipstick as well as the color of the clothes, which can make the color look wrong. In addition, it should be noted that the brightness of the room also has an effect, should not be in a too bright place when choosing a color.

4.5 For patients with real teeth

In this case, the patient should consider the shape and color of the remaining teeth. If the patient likes a bright tooth but the remaining teeth are dark, they look disjointed and greatly affect the aesthetics. Therefore, you should consider before making your decision.

5. Conclusion

In fact, each person will have a different personality, face, skin color, and lip shape. The right teeth for one person may not necessarily be beautiful for another. Choosing the right tooth shape and color is better than trying to imitate someone completely different from you. This should be based on consultation with the dentist to ensure that it is both suitable and aesthetic, and does not affect the chewing function.

Artist Nguyen Thi Men