How to get a beautiful smile?

Care of your lips and teeth

Melissa writes, "I am very conscious when I smile because of my thin lips and not so pretty teeth. I was even told that I looked
sad and depressed - something that I am not. How can I show who I really am and smile?" (Related: Inflamed lips)

Indeed, a great smile is an excellent part of the persona and can make a very positive first impression. Whether a person
approaches you or not and with what feelings a man or a woman approaches you can all be determined by how you smile. We all like to be around people who smile - that is a sign of being a happy, cheerful person. There are two parts to a good smile - your lips and teeth. (Related: Straighten your teeth with Invisalign)

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Lips

While your lips are what you are born with, you now have options to chase them. Of course, you can fuller lips with the help of a
cosmetic surgeon - a procedure that is somewhat expensive but can do wonders to your appearance - the way it has worked for Jessica Simpson. (Related: Lip enhancement)

In case you do not want to spend the money on plastic surgery, you can buy plumping lipsticks that also create a short-term plumping effect on your lips. (Related: How to get rid of a double chin)

Apart from this, you need to take care of your lips on a regular basis, particularly during winter months. Always apply a good
quality lip cream - several times a day during winter. Eva Longoria likes SkinMedica Daily Lip Rejuvenator.

Teeth

We have already discussed in a separate article how you can whiten your teeth. However, if your teeth have other problems here are
a few options:

Veneers: This is the simplest way to get perfect set of teeth. Remember how the dentist created magic on programs like The Swan
and Extreme Makeover. Veneers can be expensive. Try to budget at least a thousand bucks per tooth. (Related: How to pick a cosmetic dentist)

Enamel Microdermabrasion: Yeah, it is similar to skin microdermabrasion. In this painless treatment, the dentist can take away stains, spots, and minor imperfections during just one visit. (Related: How to take care of your teeth)

Lumineers: A slightly different version of veneers but the advantage is that you can remove them any time you want (not so with
veneers). They also cost roughly the same as veneers. (Related: Cold sores on lips)

Apart from that, always brush a after a meal (or at least twice a day) using a soft brush, floss daily, and use a mouthwash like
Listerine.