Yes, cosmetic dentistry is worth every penny. Read on to find out how.

 What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Basically cosmetic dentistry refers to positively changing the look of a person by working on his/her teeth to give them a perfect smile. The term cosmetic dentistry refers to creating a smile that the concerned person wants based on her choices. It also includes improving the bite, the strength of the teeth, and gums besides improving the smile. The dentist brings in treatments according to the need and choices of the individual patient who has opted for the changes aesthetically for their teeth to make their smile and their faces beautiful and pleasing.

Cosmetic dentistry corrects many irregularities in the mouth like, the misalignment of the teeth, changing the colour, changes in the size and shape of the teeth realignment of teeth with the gums, filling the gaps between teeth and put right any lopsided and erratic teeth.

The use of cosmetic dentistry has spread far and wide in recent times. As the social media has taken over the entire globe, more and more people opt for cosmetic treatments for their teeth because of increased exposure to public with regard to their profession or social needs. It is believed that in addition to healthy teeth and mouth, now people want pleasing and attractive smile.

Correction of speech

By correcting much irregularity in the mouth, cosmetic dentistry helps in better speech. For example, misshapen teeth and irregular gaps between upper and lower teeth, the speech gets affected, and certain sounds do not come out as they should. With cosmetic dentistry, the person feels less embarrassed while talking.

Self-consciousness while eating

When teeth are crooked, the person gets frustrated and embarrassed while eating specially in the company of others. This problem gets solved by cosmetic treatment where crooked teeth are straightened and made properly aligned. With the treatment for crooked and misshapen teeth, severe headaches also reduce because improper bite causes neighbouring nerves and muscles to radiate pain causing headaches.

Correction in bite actually helps in a higher confidence level in eating and speaking, and in some cases reducing the incidence of severe headaches.

Restoration of dental health

Cosmetic dental procedures like dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, inlays, onlays and bonding, are used to repair and provide support to crooked, broken or weak teeth or lost jawbone. All these procedure helps in saving natural teeth and also restoring dental health. Improved oral health boosts the patient’s confidence which will increase their performances at work and in social settings.

Motivation to maintain oral health

With cosmetic dentistry not only your teeth look good, it also improves the looks and health of the gums. With improved healthy gums, there is an increased motivation to seriously take care of your dental upkeep. Since the health and looks have improved so dramatically with the cosmetic treatment, it becomes a priority with you to follow rigid dental routine of brushing and flossing and cleaning your teeth, gums and mouth.

In many cases it has been observed that patients begin to give more attention to their teeth and gums care and sincerely try to maintain oral health. They even change their lifestyle for the sake of oral hygiene. For example, people have been known to stop smoking, drinking and eating unhealthy sugary foods for the sake of keeping good dental health.

Improved overall health

Because of the lifestyle changes to keep good dental health people find their general overall health also improved. For example, they avoid eating chocolates after brushing their teeth which saves them so many extra calories. Similarly, to keep their teeth healthy, people stop smoking and excessive drinking which results in improved health. Poor dental health affects other body organs like heart and liver among others. It has been observed that poor teeth alignment or diseased gums result in poor chewing ability which in turn results in undigested food putting digestive system at risk. There is an interconnection between overall health and oral health. Some of the medical problems may reduce with cosmetic dentistry.

Better self-concept

Cosmetic dentistry is a great help to improve one’s psychological and mental health. The improved bite and improved oral and general health increases the confidence level. The heightened self-confidence results in a better work performance. The things which were difficult may ease after the improved looks and beautiful smile.

The increased self-confidence results in better interpersonal relationships making a person happier and fulfilled.

Overall improvement in your personality

The most obvious result of the cosmetic dentistry is the improved, enhanced overall look of you. We all know the importance of a smile. It is said that when meeting people for the first time, it is your smile that does the trick before you speak anything, or before your clothes speak anything about you. Your smile creates a lasting impression.

Whether breaking ice or meeting people every day, like your boss in the office, your employees, or may be your librarian, your banker, or your neighbourhood grocery store, a warm and beautiful smile does wonders in improving relations. With cosmetic dentistry you can fulfil your dream of a smile you have seen on celebrities. Your dentist will try to give you the best smile possible, you may have imagined for yourself. It may not be the exact copy of the celebrity smile you have seen on screen but as near a copy as possible. When you get this smile, the natural happy feeling reflects in your smile taking you to a step further in search of your goals.

Increase in feel good factor

The better smile will make you feel better. The cosmetic dental work relieves you from chronic pain because of dental problems. The relief you get from the treatment shows on your face. You will become more active socially because of the confidence you have gained through better reactions from people. The new confidence and improved self-concept may help you getting a career of your dreams which may not have been the case because of your dental problems resulting in not a pleasant smile. It also results in a healthy romantic life. It opens doors of a better choice in lifelong commitments.

Cosmetic dentistry opens up a whole new life for you. You get rid of poor self-image and start a brand new life.