The Perfect Smile: Fixing Your Teeth
Not all of us are born with even white teeth and plump lips that form the perfect smile. Still less are we lucky enough to get the proper care that allows us to form that perfect smile through orthodontic attention. For those who do, it means years of battling with metal bits and plastic molds and endless appointments, until at last, the wires come off and you have a dazzling set of perfect teeth.
Restraining and ShapingIf you are after the perfect smile, your best bet is a cosmetic dentist because they will look at your existing teeth and decide what needs to change. If any teeth need to come out or something needs surgery, they will direct you to the right people. In most cases, patients are required to wear braces to either push their teeth back or bring them forward to align them perfectly. 
Pulling TeethOften, people who have made changes to their smile as children experience problems in their mouth as they become adults because more premolars and molars come up in their twenties and create a problem of overcrowding. Remember, doctors ‘fix’ your smile based on your existing teeth, so when a new one comes up later, it pushes against its neighbors. In such cases it is common to perform a wisdom teeth extraction in order to leave enough room for the existing teeth to grow without being crowded. The procedure is usually surgical as the tooth has usually not completely crowned yet and is still halfway under the gums. The gums are then surgically split, the tooth removed and everything is sewn back up again.
Maintenance and CareMany people lose their dazzling white smile that doctors worked so hard for because they don’t bother to maintain it properly. Brushing twice a day is a must and you must floss as well. Teeth whitening procedures should be followed religiously, as well as regular check-ups at your dentists’ every 3-6 months. Drink plenty of water and eat citrusy fruits to gain vitamin C. Avoid drinking too much coffee or tea, or if the habit is unbreakable, wash them down with a glass of water that will also wash off the stain on your teeth. Do not drink beverages that are very hot because they can damage the enamel of the teeth.
Read up on what you want done to your teeth and once you have received professional care, make sure you keep up those benefits by putting in time and effort for its care.