How to get a Hollywood smile and how much does it cost?

The Hollywood smile shows the well-being of its owner and emphasizes stylish clothes and expensive accessories. It will perfectly complement a beautiful figure and mysterious eyes. And if you do without pretentious words, then Hollywood teeth should be healthy, even and white, this result can be obtained with regular visits to the dentist and the installation of corrective plates.

Hollywood smile: what is it?

The term itself appeared after the victorious march of American cinema around the world. Everyone has seen the alluring smiles of movie stars making brilliant careers in Hollywood. In the thirties of the last century, the famous dentist Charles Pincus became famous for the invention of Hollywood laminates - thin plates attached to the teeth using an adhesive material. After all, screen stars should have something that distinguishes them from the average person. And this was the Hollywood smile.

But this method also had its drawbacks. The most important of them is the insufficient strength of such a structure. With slight mechanical pressure, they could simply fall off the teeth, so celebrities could dazzle with their snow-white smiles only when filming their next masterpiece.

Dental science does not stand still, today technology has gone far and a Hollywood smile made in a doctor’s office has only one drawback - a high price. When creating it, modern materials are widely used - veneers and lumineers.

In what cases are veneers and lumineers installed?

The following indications exist for the installation of veneers and lumineers:

• irregular shape and dark shade of enamel;
• noticeable aesthetic defects;
• hypersensitivity of enamel;
• curvature of teeth.

The doctor decides how many veneers or lumineers need to be installed after analyzing how wide the person’s smile is. If it is closed, then it is enough to install four pads on the opening teeth.

Lumineers are successfully used to restore back and front teeth. When using them, you can correct color, shape, reduce sensitivity, and close small aesthetic defects. These plates have different transparency and many shades. If teeth are excessively worn out or have lost their volume, then lumineers will restore their normal appearance. In addition, worn teeth age a person, so installing plates will restore youth.

When correcting with lumineers, there is no need to grind down the teeth, as this is done when restoring with veneers. They are easily removed, leaving the teeth without any damage. Another important advantage is the long warranty: if a record is damaged, it is usually replaced free of charge. The only drawback of lumineers is their cost.

Methods and methods

Veneers

The method involves placing plates on the upper surface of the dental element. Veneers correct irregular shape and color. After restoration, teeth are strong, white, and cannot be distinguished from natural ones.

Advantages:

• Quick installation (one or two visits to the dentist are enough).
• They last a long time (especially if ceramics are installed).
• Thanks to transparent materials, the dentition looks beautiful and natural.

Flaws:

• High price of the service.
• The enamel is pre-polished, this violates its integrity.

Lumineers

Lumineers are upgraded veneers. They are thinner, fixed to living enamel, safer and more effective. The appearance of teeth (shade, shape or irregularity) improves.

Indications:

• Defects on the teeth.
• Dark or yellowish color (due to food, cigarettes and medications).
• Erased enamel.

Advantages:

• Safety.
• Strength.
• Protected enamel.
• Natural look.
• No pain.

Braces

Braces (translated from English as “braces”) are a removable orthodontic device that corrects the position of the dentition in case of malocclusion or uneven alignment. The structures are secured with special glue to the outside or inside of the row. Braces are worn for at least a year, but they give the expected effect.

Types of braces:

• Vestibular. These are cheap corrective devices that are attached to the outside of the teeth.
• Lingual. Placed on the inside, this reduces the space in the mouth due to the foreign body inside. Patients experience discomfort at first and their diction is impaired, but after a month they adapt. If you open your lips, no one will see the braces.

Vestibular and lingual staples are:

• metal;
• plastic;
• sapphire;
• gold;
• ceramic.

By purpose:

• classic;
• individual;
• self-ligating.

Whitening

Bleaching changes the color to a lighter color. Some experts argue that the method does not have a negative effect. Others consider the procedures harmful because the acid destroys the enamel. Whitening can be done at home or in the dentist's chair. There are many pastes, chewing gums, devices, and folk recipes for lightening enamel.

Types of dental technologies:

• Mechanical. The enamel is cleaned with cleaning powder.
• Chemical. Applicable only to healthy teeth.
• Laser. The laser beam acts on the surface of the enamel, the method is effective and does not take much time.
• Ultrasonic. A procedure in which ultrasound is directed at the teeth to remove hard plaque.
• Photobleaching. The light method of influencing tooth enamel is rarely used (for people with insensitive teeth).

Hollywood smile with whitening

If a person has beautiful, even teeth that are dark in color, then it is recommended that he visit a doctor and have his teeth whitened using a photo or laser procedure. One visit is enough to become the owner of a Hollywood smile, because such methods lighten the color by three to four tones .

This method can only be used on healthy teeth, without carious pathologies or fluorosis. There should also be no inflammatory processes on the gums. After whitening, all fillings will have to be replaced, as they will be darker in color.

There is also professional oral hygiene, which can be done at the dentist every six months . Many people do not know about this dental service, but it will help you become the owner of Hollywood teeth.

How much does it cost?

We figured out how stars get their teeth done, but the most interesting question remains - what is the price of a Hollywood smile?

The cost of perfectly white teeth is usually the price of one veneer multiplied by the number of teeth that need to be covered. As a rule, we are talking about six front upper and lower teeth (i.e. 12 units). If the patient has a wide smile, during which more teeth are exposed, then the procedure will cost even more.

*the given prices are not a public offer and are taken from open sources

In addition to the figures mentioned above, keep in mind that in addition to installing the restorations themselves, you will need to cure all caries in the mouth, as well as remove (if present) any other problems of the oral cavity, gums, etc.

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Dental crowns for a Hollywood smile

Dental crowns to create a Hollywood smile are necessary when teeth are very damaged. The installation of such structures with crooked teeth is quite controversial, since grinding is necessary, and if they are healthy, this is not a very right decision. After all, you can get by with installing braces, which, although expensive and time-consuming to install, will solve the problem completely.

The advantage of using this method is the quick creation of the desired effect. Not only the shape, but also the position of the teeth is corrected. But many patients prefer not to use such aggressive methods by installing braces or aligners.

Can orthodontists create a Hollywood smile?

Yes, because the shape of the bite definitely affects how a person’s smile looks . Anomalies cannot be corrected using only lumineers or crowns. In such cases, you will need the help of an orthodontist who will select and install braces. It is not recommended to install plates on a jaw with an incorrect bite, because such a structure can be easily damaged.

There is also a gummy smile, in which you can see more than 0.2 cm of gum. It can spoil the facial expression, making the mouth too open when smiling. To solve this problem, you can use veneering or gum grafting. In some situations, surgical intervention is required.

Correction of a gummy smile

How to make a Hollywood smile?

Many people are interested in how dentists create a Hollywood smile. Charles Pincus suggested using lumineers to create it. Today, such records are manufactured by the only company located in the USA - Cerinate.

Porcelain is used for their production. Modern technologies used in dentistry have made the Hollywood smile accessible to everyone. The plates are produced super thin, they are similar in size to eye lenses, but unlike them they are highly durable. During the creation process, manufacturers focused on the technologies used in the production of veneers and greatly improved them. Lumineers have many advantages:

• To install lumineers, you do not need to grind down your teeth.
• They only require one visit to the dentist to secure them, and it is not painful at all.
• Lumineers have a long service life.

If veneers need to be changed every ten years, then for lumineers this period is twenty years . Their cost is higher than the price of veneers, but they will last a long time.

How to install lumineers

A Hollywood smile is guaranteed when installing lumineers, and for this you must first eliminate all problems in the mouth with the help of a dental therapist . Then the doctor will make an impression of the front teeth and canines, and plates will be made from it that will ideally fit the teeth. An important stage is the selection of enamel shade according to a special scale.

Using a computer program, you can see in advance what your teeth will look like after installing lumineers. Before the final fixation of the plates, plastic analogues are installed; this helps to identify all design flaws and eliminate them in time. When everything is finally adjusted, porcelain lumineers are attached to special cement with high strength characteristics.

Contraindications to whitening procedures

It is better to resort to bleaching after consulting a doctor, so as not to provoke complications.

For the presented procedure, a list of contraindications has been compiled, which includes:

• enlarged pulp;
• increased sensitivity of teeth;
• damaged enamel;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• the presence of a large number of fixed dentures, as well as fillings;
• presence of tooth fracture, caries, gum disease;
• reduced sensitivity threshold;
• severe chronic diseases;
• diagnosed temporomandibular joint disease.

To whiten your teeth at the dentist, you will have to sit for a long time with your mouth open. If this cannot be done due to the presence of a certain pathology of the jaw, then the procedure should be abandoned.

The cost of a Hollywood smile

A little about how much a Hollywood smile made with lumineers costs. The main determining factor in the price is the number of plates that will be placed on the teeth.

Many dentists follow the principle - the more onlays are installed, the lower the cost per unit.

How much a Hollywood smile costs depends on the location of the procedure. The more reputable the clinic, the more expensive the cost will be. In Moscow, Hollywood teeth will cost more than in the regions. The price range can be large, so before installation it is recommended to study all offers and choose the best option.

Read more about how much it costs to get a Hollywood smile. The average price of one record is about 30,000 rubles and depends on the current exchange rate of the American currency, since they are produced only in the USA. To this cost you need to add:

• treatment of all diseases of the oral cavity and teeth in dentistry;
• removal of tartar and deposits on teeth;
• making impressions with their preliminary removal from the teeth;
• fixation of the plates, which consists of grinding the teeth and gluing the onlays with dental glue.

As a result, one lumineer will require a considerable amount, its size depends on the clinic and location of the procedure and can range from 65 thousand to 80 thousand rubles.

Other secrets to a perfect beautiful smile

A beautiful smile is achieved not only by snow-white teeth.

It is recommended to do the following:

• tidy up the skin of your lips - use moisturizing creams and other products to eliminate dry lips (pay special attention to the corners);
• try to smile so that only the upper row of teeth is visible;
• Brush your teeth regularly and use mouthwash to keep your breath fresh.

The ideal smile is sincere, no matter what it is: with only the top row exposed or both.

How to keep your teeth the Hollywood way

To maintain a beautiful smile you will need special care:

1. You need to brush your teeth every day for at least two minutes in the morning and evening.
2. Find a suitable toothpaste from your dentist.
3. Use dental floss after every meal.
4. Change your toothbrush every three months; it is after this period that it becomes bad and unusable.
5. Visit the dentist every six months for professional dental cleaning.

You should also avoid bad habits that are harmful to your teeth:

1. No smoking.
2. Do not chew seeds and, especially, nuts.
3. Limit your consumption of sweets.

You need to eat more foods containing calcium. When lumineers are installed, it is necessary to use an irrigator, and when wearing braces, follow all the orthodontist’s recommendations, which include the use of brushes and special restorative toothpastes.

Add baking soda to toothpaste

If you want to take your toothpaste to the next level, add a little baking soda to it. Research shows that toothpaste with baking soda is more effective at removing not only stains, but also plaque.

You can brush your teeth with this substance - just mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of water, but if you have sensitive enamel, it's better not to do this.

Hollywood smile at home

If your teeth are healthy, but have a dark tint, and visiting a specialist is still too expensive, you can use home remedies for whitening. An excellent and proven option is to use soda . You need to apply it to a swab and wipe each tooth with it for several minutes. This will help mechanically whiten the enamel.

It is also helpful to moisten your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide . With regular use of three percent peroxide, the result will be noticeable within two months.

It is worth noting another home remedy - lemon . You can wipe your teeth with a swab containing its juice.

There are many tooth whitening pastes on the market, the use of which should be limited to two months, as they have an excessive effect that damages the enamel.

The use of all these methods is in no way comparable to teeth whitening and lumineering, which is done by a professional dentist, where bad results are excluded.

Whitening with trays

Trays are another interesting teeth whitening product. They are divided into 2 types - purchased and custom-made.

In total, mouthguards are divided into 3 types:

• Store-bought mouthguards are characterized by bleaching with hydrogen peroxide with additional abrasives

  Standard ones are the most popular, they can be easily purchased at a pharmacy for 2-3 thousand rubles. The set includes 10 caps - 5 for the top row and 5 for the bottom. Their gradual use allows you to improve the appearance of your teeth in 2-3 weeks.

• Thermoplastic - specially used material for manufacturing reduces discomfort, which is explained by thermal effects, after which the mouth guards are deformed to fit the existing jaw shape. The cost of such products reaches 6 thousand rubles.
• Custom-made - they are made by the dentist based on the impression obtained from the client’s jaw. The cost of such mouthguards reaches 15 thousand rubles.

Store-bought mouthguards are distinguished by bleaching with hydrogen peroxide with additional abrasives. On the other hand, custom-made products require the dentist to prepare the composition for the process.

He prepares a special composition containing peroxide and additional components in individual proportions. Custom-made mouth guards have the advantage of affecting only the surfaces of the teeth.

You should use purchased or custom-made mouth guards without any differences. They are simply worn at night.

Exercises for a Hollywood smile

In conclusion, here are some tips to help you learn to smile like screen stars. This requires training, because with such a smile all forty facial muscles work. The following exercises are done every day:

• puff out your cheeks and slowly release air through tightly compressed lips;
• tighten your lips, sticking them out a little, and draw “eights” with them in different directions;
• fold your tongue into a “tube”, holding the tip with your lips, hold it in this position for as long as possible;
• smile as wide as possible.

Although the cost of a Hollywood smile is high, by looking at the photos of the people who made it, you can be sure that they look amazing. A Hollywood smile rejuvenates the face and makes it incredibly attractive and happy, and you can spend money on it.