Cosmetic dentistry may sound like a luxury to some, but for many people it is a necessity in order to ensure that your oral and physical health are intact. Cosmetic dentistry means more than whitening your teeth; it means porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and replacing teeth, just to name a few of the services that can be provided. Every situation is different, but the common denominator is that everyone benefits in the same way from the procedures. If you care about the health of your mouth, then do not overlook the need to have these procedures completed if it means a happier, healthier smile and increased function for your oral health.
Increased Self-Confidence
If your teeth are crooked, stained, chipped, or missing, you could find yourself dealing with a low self-esteem. If you are embarrassed to smile or talk, it can lead you to isolation, which can pave the way for depression. Rather than hiding behind what you are embarrassed about, get your teeth fixed. With a simple cosmetic dental procedure, you can have a straight, bright, and healthy smile that helps you break out of your shell and enjoy your life. This is especially important as you get older and it becomes more normal to become isolated. The less you socialize the more problems you experience in the long run. Why let the isolation start early when you can have your teeth taken care of and have the ability to happily socialize once again?
Better Digestion
When you have missing or broken teeth, it becomes difficult to chew. If you cannot chew, then your food does not get properly digested. This means that you can suffer subsequent digestive issues. Some people suffer stomachaches, while others have serious issues, including bacterial infections as a result of the food not properly breaking down. Chewing food requires not only your teeth, but also the saliva that is produced with the chewing motion, which helps to break down the food, making it pass through your body better as well as helping your body to retain more nutrients. If you are missing molars or other back teeth that are crucial to the chewing process, consider having them fixed or replaced in order to ensure not only your oral health, but your physical health too.
Less Pain
Stained teeth might not be painful, but excessive decayed, chipped, or broken teeth can cause pain over time. In addition, if these issues cause your teeth to become misaligned or make it difficult to chew, the pain can be severe. When you are in chronic pain, it can become debilitating to your life. Who wants to wake up every morning wondering what the pain level in their mouth will be like? When you have these problem teeth taken care of with dental crowns or replacement altogether, you can experience a lower level of pain, which means better health overall and a happier demeanor overall.
In the end, cosmetic dentistry makes you a happier, healthier person. You can look at it as a way to enhance your overall health once and for all. Because your mouth is the gateway to many other parts of your body, poor oral health can lead to a multitude of other problems. Rather than waiting for that to happen, come see us to have your oral health enhanced with one of the many cosmetic dentistry procedures available today.
Are you suffering from a poor self-esteem, difficulty chewing, or chronic oral pain? Come in to see us so that we can see how we can help you! Call (907) 333-5522 for an appointment today!
