The “in” thing currently on teeth appearance in the US is long,squarish and white,BO shade(aka toilet-bowl white) teeth.

Who knows,in a couple of years,this may change to the small,oval and not-so-white look.

This is what trends are all about.They change.Whatever it is,most Hollywood celebrities are sporting this kind of teeth.

And,I can assure you that many who are non-celebrities aspire to do likewise.

So.what are the options for a lady to look like Halle Berry or Jessica Simpson?Oops sorry,I mean to have teeth like them.What would it take for the men to have Tom Cruise’s set of pearly whites? Or even Shrek’s Chiklets teeth?

Teeth whitening,be it the one-hour professional whitening or the take-home DIY whitening kit,is a good start.As I have mentioned previously,if you are not contra-indicated for teeth whitening,then you would be able to achieve a reasonably brighter smile.

Other options include porcelain or resin-bonded veneers to change the shape and colour of your teeth.However,these treatment options may not be appropriate for everyone.Sometimes,other treatments are required as an adjunct treatment.For example,one may need some sort of gum surgery to improve the shape of the teeth.Orthodontic treatment is often a treatment of choice for poorly aligned teeth.Other lesser known options include corrective jaw surgery and more extensive gum surgery to lengthen the teeth.

Whatever the treatment of choice,my stand as a dental care-giver is that one should not attempt to have healthy tooth material removed extensively just for the sake of aesthetic and beauty.We need to manage our expectations.We are after all only blessed with one set of permanent teeth which is to last us the rest of our lives.