5 Amazing Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Life

When you think about cosmetic dentistry, you probably imagine all the ways it can transform the appearance of your teeth. But the truth is, this elective branch of oral health can also change your life! Here are five amazing ways it can benefit not just your smile, but whole lot more!

1.     You’ll Want to Smile More Often

When you have a gorgeous grin you can be proud of, you’re more likely to show it off, making you feel happier. That’s because the simple act of smiling can release serotonin and dopamine, powerful neurochemicals in your brain that can boost your mood and reduce stress. In fact, even if you don’t feel particularly happy, grinning can trick your brain into believing you are!

2.     It Can Increase Your Confidence

Embarrassment over your teeth can cause you to avoid smiling and be harmful to your self-esteem. In fact, it can even cause you to self-isolate, increasing feelings of loneliness and insecurity. Conversely, when you transform your teeth with cosmetic dentistry, it can boost your self-esteem and confidence, making it easier for you to excel personally and professionally.

3.     It Will Make You Look Younger

As you age, your teeth can become worn, discolored, and shift out of alignment. This can make you look and feel older than you really are. With cosmetic dentistry, you can turn back the hands of time, creating a more youthful smile with the help of treatments like veneers, teeth whitening, or dental bonding.

4.     You Can Eat Your Favorite Foods Again

When your teeth hurt, you are more likely to avoid certain foods that could cause the pain or sensitivity to worsen. With cosmetic dentistry, you can once again use them as they were intended. Metal free restorations and dental bonding can rebuild worn, damaged or chipped teeth, protecting your enamel and reducing pain and sensitivity so you can once again dine comfortably.

5.     It Will Improve Your Oral Health

Finally, although cosmetic dentistry is considered elective and can only be done on a healthy mouth, some treatments can actually improve your oral health. Repairing chipped or cracked teeth with dental bonding or metal-free restorations will protect them from decay and infection, while gum recontouring can make it easier to keep your gums free of dangerous bacteria that could lead to periodontal disease.

Remember, cosmetic dentistry was designed to improve the appearance of your smile, but when you think about it, it’s capable of doing so much more. To enjoy the many amazing benefits of this elective branch of oral health care, schedule a consultation with your dentist today and find out how transforming your teeth can improve your life, too!

About Dr. Butler

The first member of his family to earn his college degree, Dr. Carroll R. Butler graduated from high school in a tiny class of just 15 students. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tarleton State University, and his dental degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School at San Antonio. A proud Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Butler is also a current, active member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and a Mentor of the Kois Center. To schedule a consultation to change your life and your smile with cosmetic dentistry, visit our website or call 830-257-4900.