Cosmetic dentistry is one of those decisions that everyone makes for themselves. For the most part, people with small dental imperfections, not enough to warrant braces but not quite perfect, are fine with this fact.
You live with yourself with all the moles, thorny fingernails, and perhaps that one slightly crooked tooth because you're happy with you and don't need anything special. This is a great place to be in but for many people, a special event or reason will present itself and suddenly cosmetic dentistry isn't just worth it, it seems like the practical choice.
People decide to try cosmetic dentistry for all sorts of personal reasons and we've found that understanding the reasons of others can help you make up your mind or choose the right service for your preferences.
Comfort of Smoothed Imperfections
Many people who have a very small dental imperfection like a single crooked tooth or a chip they've been living with for years put up with a slight amount of scraping on the inside of the cheeks or lips.
It's regular and for the most part, you don't notice it but every now and then you eat something spicy or it scrapes harder than usual and your mouth stings for minutes if not hours.
Repairing the chip, installing veneers, or equipping an invisible retainer for a few months could be the difference between throbbing scraped lips and never dealing with that hassle again.
To Impress Someone Special
Many people don't have a second thought for the appearance of their teeth right up until they want to smile at someone special and leave a lasting impression.
While it's likely that your sweetheart will be charmed either way, if you want that boost of confidence and the appearance of youth that cosmetically repaired teeth can bring, then this might be the right moment for a whitening, a little discreet straightening, or even a bridge.
Winning a Job or Promotion
Competition at work or for a valuable skilled position can be fierce and often all the aspects of the playing field are not mentioned.
Managers talk a lot about performance, experience, and attitude, but we all know that more subtle features like height, age, health, and, yes, your teeth all make a difference in these decisions.
If you're gunning to improve your career, cosmetic dentistry could be just the boost you need to get ahead of your colleagues.
A Friend or Relative is Getting Married
Is someone special in your life is planning the official happiest day of their life, you want to look your best on their special day. There will be a lot of photographs that will be cherished forever and you want your smile to be as bright and shiny as the bride's dress.
While you might not be motivated toward this kind of preening for yourself, it's a loved one's special day and that's enough reason for everyone to get spruced up.
Easier to Care for Your Teeth
When your teeth are slightly crooked, cracked, or otherwise imperfect, it can be surprisingly difficult to take proper care of them. If you have been dealing with the extra dental hassle of slightly imperfect teeth for years, now could be the day when you finally get a crown or straighten teeth that are difficult to floss.
For many people, simply reading about a procedure that could solve their personal problems is enough to make a decision about cosmetic dentistry.
There are many different forms of cosmetic dentistry from straightening and crowns to veneers and simple whitening. Which method of cosmetic dentistry is right for you will depend on your teeth and your personal motivations. For more information about cosmetic dentistry, contact us today!
