My Teeth Could Be Prettier; Should I Get a Smile Makeover?

Are you worried about cosmetic defects in your smile? Perhaps you are frustrated by stubborn dental stains that won’t respond to your oral hygiene practices, or maybe the visible wear, cracks, and chips in your front teeth irk you whenever you look in the mirror. If you think your grin could use an intensive dental treatment program to get into shape, then a smile makeover may be the right thing for you. Here’s a quick overview of some of the benefits a smile makeover can bring you.

A Smile Makeover Can Boost Your Confidence

Tooth loss or unsightly dental flaws can take a significant toll on anyone’s ego. If you don’t feel good about your smile, you might be more reluctant to go out to parties or social gatherings, present yourself to important people, or even laugh at funny jokes. Since smiling triggers the release of your body’s natural feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins, being reluctant to grin for a long time can be constantly draining on your overall mood.

A Smile Makeover Can Help You Make a Great First Impression

Smiling generously is a great way to socialize. People see those who smile a lot as friendlier, more confident, more approachable, and more trustworthy, and all of these are great assets if you’re trying to make friends, sell products, or receive a job offer or a juicy promotion. Sadly, many people are nervous about showing their smiles because they are embarrassed about treatable dental defects, which can make it harder for them to find new opportunities in the social scene or the professional world.

A Smile Makeover Can Have Dental Health Benefits

A smile makeover can improve your oral health in several ways, including:

• If you have untreated tooth decay or gum disease, you can rest assured that the treatment plan for your smile makeover will address these issues.
• If you have any teeth that have been compromised by tooth decay or injury or if they were never shaped quite right in the first place, dental crowns can improve their shape and size so they can seamlessly match the rest of the smile and provide better chewing power.
• Orthodontic treatments like Invisalign can bring teeth into healthier alignments, making them easier to clean and harder to injure.

A smile makeover can significantly improve your quality of life. Consulting with your dentist can determine what treatments your smile makeover may include.

About the Author

Dr. Alex Naini earned her dental degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland Dental School and completed her residency at the Metropolitan Hospital at New York Medical College. She is proud to hold memberships with the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Academy of Comprehensive Aesthetics. Her office in Vienna, VA offers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as smile makeovers. To schedule a smile makeover consultation, contact her office online or dial (703) 827-8282.