Stop Hiding Smile

Stop Hiding Smile
Research indicates that people who smile more often have more confidence and are happier than people who do not smile frequently. Are you hiding your smile when you meet new people? Do you avoid taking selfies and other photos? Does your smile fall short of what you want it to be? Talk to the dentist about your concerns and there may be more than one way to address your specific concerns so you can start to enjoy the increased levels of dopamine and endorphins from smiling more.

Brighten Your Smile
If the color or shade of your teeth are the main reason keeping you from brightening the world around you with your smile, there are a number of treatments to address staining and prevent further discoloration. Regular at home brushing, flossing and rinsing are the first step to prevent further damage. If you want to lighten your teeth a few shades, then the using at home treatment properly can deliver the results you want for your teeth. More extreme changes can happen with whitening treatments you can buy from the dentist or even have completed at the dentist office during an appointment.
If you are looking to change the color, shape and size of your teeth, then you can talk to the dentist about bonding and veneers. The dentist can talk to you about the best option to achieve your desired results with the teeth you are looking to change. Sometimes a change in one or two teeth can really make all the difference.

Confidence
Just like the research shows that people who smile more are happier, research also shows that people who smile more are considered more attractive. A great smile with eye contact can secure your job interview or a second date. With all the benefits of frequent smiling, why not talk to the dentist about the options to improve your pearly whites.

Missing Teeth
If you lost your confidence in your smile when you lost a tooth, you may have even more problems coming. A missing tooth can cause the teeth on either side to shift and the jaw bone where the missing tooth was is no longer being stimulated by the tooth root. You could end up with bone loss and a misaligned bite with jaw pain just from one missing tooth. Even when you are trying to smile with your mouth closed, you may notice that your mouth appears sunken where the missing tooth is or the shape of your face may have shifted depending on where the missing tooth is located.
In order to avoid the more serious issues down the road and to restore your smile to a complete toothy grin, the dentist may be able to offer you a dental implant as an option. Depending on the condition of your jaw bone, gums and overall health, you may be able to have a replacement tooth placed on a surgically implanted post. Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants are securely in place and can function like all your other natural teeth. Dental implants do not require any special care, so you can brush and floss the way you usually do.

Benefits of Dental Implants
When the dentist determines that you are an ideal candidate for a dental implant, you can plan on your implant looking like a natural tooth with all the same functionality and performance. The titanium rod placed in the gums will stimulate the jaw bone preventing bone loss and the replacement tooth will prevent the surrounding from shifting. Without any gaps in your smile, you will not experience uneven sagging or hollowness. With benefits like these, will you be able to stop smiling?