Until relatively recently, cosmetic dental procedures were hard to come by. People were considered lucky if their teeth were healthy, even if those teeth were stained, crooked, or misshapen. Restorations such as crowns, metal fillings, and dentures were functionally and aesthetically displeasing, as dental technology did not allow them to look or act like natural teeth.
Today, cosmetic dentistry is transforming the smiles of people of all ages. Regardless of the genetic hand you were dealt, you can now have a truly stunning smile. A skilled, artistically gifted cosmetic dentist working with modern technology can design the smile you have always imagined. Here are 5 reasons to make the investment in cosmetic dentistry.
1. Self-Confidence
Because gleaming white smiles are easy to achieve, those whose teeth are less than beautiful tend to hide them. You might learn to smile without showing your teeth, skip social functions, avoid dating, and even turn down job interviews. Yet you may be equally unhappy with your appearance even with your mouth closed. Tight lips and sunken cheeks are common in those who have badly damaged or missing teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry can be a wonderful boost to your self-confidence. Eager to share your new smile with the world, you might stand up straighter, speak more loudly, and even put yourself in the spotlight. This boost can carry over into every part of your life.
2. Career Enhancement
To climb the corporate ladder, you must be able to build rapport with prospects, customers, and superiors. If you constantly hide your smile, you might come across as insincere or even aloof. If you show bad teeth, you might not be taken seriously. A stunning new smile, though, can take your career to the next level.
3. Better Oral Health
Missing, crooked, or misshapen teeth are difficult to clean, raising your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. You might also experience a change in your bite as your mouth tries to find ways of chewing your food. This increases your risk for jaw pain and TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). Although your issues might seem solely cosmetic, fixing them can actually improve your oral health.
4. Better Overall Health
Optimizing your health and wellness requires you to eat a nutritious, varied diet. Yet if your teeth are missing, crooked, or misshapen, you may be unable to chew some foods. You might start to limit your diet accordingly. In addition, you may struggle with proper digestion, as chewing is the first step in digesting your food.
Gum disease and tooth decay increase the risk of systemic illnesses. Because your dental issues raise your risk of oral problems, they also make you more likely to develop overall illnesses.
5. Investing in Yourself
Ultimately, an investment in cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you. In today’s busy world, running around, raising a family, taking care of others, and trying to get ahead at work can leave you drained and depleted. Cosmetic dentistry provides a forced break in which you get to sit down and relax and recharge, while your dentist takes care of you.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are ready to treat your gum disease with a trustworthy, skilled, and compassionate dentist, contact Artistic Family Dentistry of Silver Spring today at 240-641-5828 to schedule your first appointment.