How Cosmetic Dentistry Affects Confidence

  • By Dana Price
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  • 23 Oct, 2018
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Affects Confidence

Cosmetic dentistry is capable of much more than straightening or whitening teeth. It can improve your self-image just as much as it improves your smile. That is one of the main reasons most of my patients come into my office. They are tired of being self-conscious about their smile. If you want to feel good about yourself when you walk into a room, a great smile could help you do just that.

No More Hand-over-Mouth

Are you one of those people who cover their mouths whenever they laugh? Do you make an effort not to smile unless it is with your mouth closed? These are signs of lacking confidence because you don't feel like you can truly let loose around other people. I have seen countless patients come in with the hand-over-mouth technique, and once they finish their procedure, their hands stay by their sides. Think about how great it would be to laugh, smile, and talk without worrying about what your teeth look like. That's what cosmetic dentistry can do.

No More Avoided Pictures

Some people don't like being in pictures because they don't like the way they look as a whole. Others don't like it because they are worried about what their smiles will look like. I had a patient come in a few months ago who started crying in my office because she did not have a single picture of her with her children. She stayed behind the camera because she was just too embarrassed by her smile. The very first thing we did after installing her veneers was take a picture of her two boys sitting on her lap, marking a turnaround moment for her life. Since then, she says she's filled two full albums of family pictures to treasure.

No More Excuses

When your confidence is low, you may be inclined to make excuses for not smiling. "My teeth hurt." "I have a sore in my mouth." "I just ate some really spicy food." These excuses only go so far for so long. With the help of cosmetic dentistry, you can get a smile that doesn't have any excuses attached to it. You'll never have to lie about your smile again.

Cosmetic dentistry is not for everyone, but it may be right for you. Come see me, Dana Price D.D.S., and I will help you discover your smile's full potential.

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