Your teeth are important for more than just grinding up your food. They also influence the appearance of your smile. While 99.7% of adults agree that a pleasing smile is an essential asset, not everyone has perfect teeth. 42% of people would change the appearance of their teeth. Whether you’re embarrassed by stains, chips, or other imperfections, a smile makeover can revamp your pearly whites. Here’s why it’s never too late to invest in a picture-perfect smile.
Give Your Self-Esteem a Boost
Unattractive teeth can negatively influence your self-esteem. A survey conducted by OnePoll found that 57% of Americans cover their mouth when laughing over insecurities about their teeth. If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth look, a smile makeover can boost your confidence. You won’t be focused on stains, chips, or alignment problems when talking or laughing. You’ll always be camera-ready and feeling your best by addressing your cosmetic imperfections.
Enhance Your Professional Image
21% of people report feeling less confident during job interviews because of the aesthetic state of their smiles. As a result, 74% of adults believe an unattractive smile can hurt career potential. Research has found that a pleasing smile is attributed to youth, confidence, and success–all of which are important characteristics in any profession. A smile makeover can give you a competitive edge by enhancing your professional image to help you climb the ladder to success.
Improve Your Oral Health and Overall Wellness
Not all aesthetic flaws are purely cosmetic concerns. Some can also affect your dental health, like chips, tooth decay, and overcrowded teeth. Fixing the issues can improve your oral health and functions. With your dental health and general wellness closely connected, you can invest in a healthy mouth and body.
Popular Smile Makeover Procedures
You have more options than ever before to transform your smile. Your cosmetic dentist will examine your mouth and learn more about your goals to determine which procedures are right for you, like:
- Porcelain Veneers: Cover many issues at once using a minimally invasive procedure to bond veneers to the front surfaces of your teeth.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: Repair damaged teeth with all-ceramic dental crowns. They are metal-free and blend in with your natural teeth.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: A composite resin is shaded to the color of your enamel to look like part of your tooth when used to fix minor imperfections.
- Teeth Whitening: Reverse surface stains by up to 8 shades with a professional whitening system.
A smile makeover is a big investment, but you can feel confident in your decision by choosing a dentist with Virtual Smile Design Technology. You can see what your new smile will look like before committing to anything.
About Dr. Robert Bruce McDonald
Dr. McDonald achieved his dental degree at the University of Texas in San Antonio and has regularly pursued continuing education in the latest technologies and treatments. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and is a member of the American Dental Association. Request an appointment through his website or call (772) 569-4424.