Celebrities are people who seem to have it all. They have fascinating careers that take them places. They have fans that adore them. Their fortunes and possessions are beyond the reach of everyday folks. On top of it all, they tend to look good, too, with winning movie star smiles.

Below the surface, celebrities are people just like anyone else. They also put up with tough working environments. Adoration sometimes leads to unwanted attention. Celebrities can go bankrupt, too, just like anyone else. And their movie star smiles?

People can have those, too. Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin, a cosmetic dentist, specializing in creating the most beautiful smiles, has helped her fair share of patients get theirs. Sure, some were celebrities, but mostly it’s just regular people who want to have the prettiest smile they can.

“I always say that I want my patients to have the best possible materials, technology, and work practices in their mouth,” Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin says. “I want them to have the equivalent of a Ferrari instead of something like a Renault.”

Any journey to having the best possible smile starts with – getting the best service possible. Teeth play a vital role in our health, so it’s important to ensure they’re healthy and functional.

Depending on the specific issues, a dentist might advise any number of procedures. Missing teeth can be replaced with bridges or implants. Badly damaged teeth might be repaired with crowns. Veneers are Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin’s specialty, so much so that she teaches other dentists how to place them correctly. Braces and teeth whitening are also common procedures.

Technology can help, too. “I use the Digital Smiles Design, DSD for short, approach to help visualize the possible outcomes for patients,” Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin explains. “That way, they can see what we can do for them before they come in for any treatment, and they can be involved in designing their smile.”

DSD helps Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin map the patient’s treatment path. By the time the treatments are done – there’s still no way to avoid them completely – the patient should be left with the best possible smile they can have. That, and a set of instructions for care.

“Good hygiene is essential to keeping teeth healthy, and having healthy teeth is essential for having a beautiful smile and general health, too,” Dr. Sandra Garcia Martin says. “Hygiene involves brushing teeth, all sides, with a brush that’s not worn out. Flossing is necessary, too. Some foods, such as apples and celery, are also good for keeping your teeth healthy.”

The dentist will also tell patients how often they must come for checkups and touch-ups, such as repeated teeth whitening. The extent and frequency of aftercare will depend on the types of procedures that were performed.

Smiling is something people can practice, too. There’s a list of things to do for a more photogenic and appealing smile, such as keeping the top and bottom teeth apart when smiling and wetting the teeth. Of course, there’s nothing like being happy to make for a beautiful smile, and having healthy, professionally designed teeth is a good reason to be happy.