Cosmetic dentistry can truly transform your teeth and gums into something truly amazing. But in addition to the changes in your smile, this elective branch of dentistry can also change your life. Here are four unexpected benefits of cosmetic dentistry, and how they can make your life go from good to better!
You’ll Look Younger
Your smile can reveal a lot about you, including your age. But if you have missing, stained, or crooked teeth you may look older than your years. While there’s still no fountain of youth, cosmetic dentistry treatments like veneers, professional whitening, and gum recontouring can all make you look and feel younger, essentially reversing the hands of time!
It Will Improve Your Oral Health
While it’s true that cosmetic dentistry is elective, correcting certain flaws in your smile can improve your oral health. Repairing a broken tooth will protect it from further damage, and removing excess gum tissue can make flossing easier, reducing your risk of periodontal infection. Even aligning your smile with the help of ClearCorrect or Invisalign can make it easier to clean your teeth, reducing your risk of a variety of oral health problems including cavities and bad breath.
You’ll Feel Better About Yourself
Self-esteem is important no matter your age or gender. It can help you in your personal and professional relationships, improve your job prospects, and give you the confidence to live your life to the fullest. But when it’s lacking, it can increase feelings of depression and sadness, even leading to isolation. Cosmetic dentistry can boost your confidence about your smile, leading to more positive interactions which could help you to excel both personally and professionally.
You’ll Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Again
Has your oral health made it difficult to enjoy the foods you once loved, or caused you to avoid trying new ones? When you restore your smile with cosmetic dentistry, you can once again consume those foods you had to give up. Whether it’s drinking red wine again because you know it won’t stain your veneers, or biting into an apple after dental bonding repaired the chewing surface of a broken tooth, cosmetic dentistry can make eating a pleasure again!
Remember, cosmetic dentistry may be considered “elective” but that doesn’t mean it’s only skin deep. Improving your smile can have many positive benefits that make life more enjoyable. From an expanded diet to increased self-esteem and oral health, the possibilities are endless!
About Dr. Dooley
Dr. Edward J. Dooley was educated at the University of Pennsylvania School of dental medicine and served as a Navy Dental Officer before treating patients in his own practice. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, as well as a ClearCorrect and Invisalign Certified Provider.
If you’re interested in transforming your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Dooley and Dr. Scheddin are here to help. To schedule a consultation, please visit our website or call us today at 732-974-2288.
