We hear all the time how the perfect hairstyle or high fashion can have a profound impact on a person’s self-confidence. The same can be said, maybe even more emphatically, of a beautiful smile.
Today we’re discussing the positive impact that a beautiful smile can have and highlighting some of the ways in which cosmetic dentistry can help get your smile to its brilliant best!
Cosmetic Dentistry’s Impact on Confidence
Possessing a radiant smile that’s free of chips, stains, or misalignment can not only make you feel younger, more attractive, and self-assured but has also been shown to go a long way toward ensuring that others see you this way!
After all, your smile is one of the very first things about you that others can see. Feel like a million bucks and others will take notice and gravitate to you. Conversely, if discolored, misaligned, or missing teeth are causing you to feel self-conscious and withdraw in social and professional settings, that can have an undesirable impact.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that’s made up of treatments and procedures intended to improve the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, and bite. Some of the procedures that make up cosmetic dentistry are, as the name suggests, purely cosmetic, but it’s worth noting that cosmetic dentists are qualified to perform traditional dental procedures.
The most common and popular treatments include:
- Traditional metal braces
- Invisible braces – an alternative to traditional braces, in which removable, custom-made mouthpiece-like “clear aligners” are used to gradually move teeth into alignment
- Teeth whitening - it’s always advisable to whiten your teeth under the supervision of your dentist in case you experience issues with sensitivity.
- Dental bonding – in which tooth-colored resin is used to repair chips and cracks
- Dental veneers – thin porcelain shells bonded to the fronts of misshapen or discolored teeth to enhance a person’s smile
- Gum contouring – involves the removal of excess tissue to create an even gum line, which results in both a more symmetrical smile and makes it easier to care for teeth and gums
Cosmetic Dentistry in Charlotte, NC
If you’re in the Charlotte area and would like to learn more about the various cosmetic treatment options that can help boost your confidence and self-esteem, contact dentist Dr. Heather Gentry and the Gentry Dental team to schedule a consultation!