Dr. Bob S. Perkins

The attractiveness of one’s smile depends in part on the beauty of one’s teeth, but equally important is where those teeth are positioned in the mouth. “A great smile is about much more than teeth,” says Dr. Perkins. “It is about balanced facial proportions and proper lip support. It’s about seeing the ‘forest’ and not just the ‘trees.’ It’s often not enough to just make the teeth brighter with porcelain veneers, it’s as much about placing those porcelain veneers in the right position in the mouth so that they will show in repose and in conversation, not just when smiling. A properly trained dentist will know how to address overall facial aesthetics with teeth as just one of the important factors.”