Detailed test

Which smiles are judged attractive and which ones are not is often judged very subjectively (by ourselves). What’s important, therefore, is that there is no “right” or “wrong” when it comes to judging aesthetics – a person’s own right to choose should always be respected. On the other hand, though, there is always the possibility of objectivising defects.

The following Smile Check is therefore worthwhile for you if you would really like to improve or upgrade your teeth and the smile you currently have. Simply answer the following 20 questions with “yes” or “no”. The complete self-assessment lasts around 10 minutes and is easier if you have a mirror to hand.

If you have problems with the self-assessment or find certain questions difficult to answer, then you can always leave the analysis to us. Personal consultation

Detailed questionnaire to print

smile-check-en.pdf (PDF; 176.0 KB)

Detailed test to complete online

No.	Question	Yes	No
	Questions concerning your motivation
1.	Do you feel uncomfortable showing your teeth even when talking?
2.	Has somebody (a relative, acquaintance, friend, boss, etc.) once said to you that you should do something about your teeths?
	Questions concerning the state of your teeth
3.	Are individual teeth missing and the gaps between teeth visible?
4.	Is the basic colour or the brightness of the visible teeth too dark in your opinion?
5.	Are individual teeth discoloured?
6.	Are certain spaces in between teeth dark or otherwise discoloured?
7.	Are old fillings immediately noticeable due to their dark colour?
8.	Are unsightly teeth or (jacket) crowns noticeable because of their obviously false/artificial appearance?
9.	Do you wear a dental prosthesis (a removable plate) that is clearly recognisable to other people (unsightly teeth, metal brace, etc.)?
10.	Do you wear a dental prosthesis which does not grip correctly or wobbles and is therefore a source of great insecurity for you?
	Questions concerning your tooth alignment and shape
11.	In your opinion, are individual teeth obviously too long or too short?
12.	Do certain teeth display chips or wear and tear that bothers you?
13.	Are there visible gaps between the teeth that bother you?
14.	Are certain teeth too far forward, and does the upper lip have difficulty closing tightly with the lower lip when swallowing, for example?
15.	With regard to tooth alignment, are some teeth overlapping or interlocking (lack of space)?
16.	Have individual teeth moved or shifted compared to previously?
	Questions concerning your gums
17.	Do you believe too much gum is visible when you smile?
18.	Have the gums noticeably receded in certain areas?
19.	Are “dark holes” easily visible between individual teeth due to gum loss?
20.	Are dark or even grey/black edges easily visible at the edge of the gums?
Evaluation

Questions 1 – 10:

These questions concern aspects that tend to influence your smile very strongly. Therefore: the greater number of questions you answer with “yes”, the greater the potential for improving your current smile.

Questions 11 – 20:

These questions concern points which can greatly influence your smile – this predominantly depends on your own assessment. But here too, the more questions you answer with “yes”, the more obvious the possibilities to improve on your current smile.

How can you improve your smile?

Possibilities for improving your smile can only really be given as an initial rough estimate on seeing a clear photo (smile analysis gallery).

In order to evaluate your smile and your teeth with regard to these possibilities, a dentist’s assessment is required. You can ask your dentist about this – or if you wish you can also ask for an assessment by one of our dentists. Personal consultation

For an in-depth assessment of your teeth and your needs, a visit to the dentist is always necessary. He or she can then explain face-to-face what the possibilities are for improving your smile given your personal situation.

Often even simple steps can bring about a noticeable improvement. So it is also important that an in-depth and serious consultation on aesthetic improvements with a dentist must always make clear several possibilities and the advantages and disadvantages of each.