A genuine smile is always uplifting – not only for the person who receives it but also for the person who is giving the smile. For one thing, smiling makes people feel welcomed and appreciated. And you, as the smiler, benefit from a cocktail of positive hormones, including dopamine and serotonin. As a result, the mere act of smiling lifts our mood and helps us to face the day with positivity.
However, if you are insecure about your smile for whatever reason, this can have a subtle but damaging impact on your confidence and self-esteem.
Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to correct any flaws in your smile that could negatively impact your confidence and your health. Let’s find out what they are!
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Straighten Crooked Teeth
If you have some crooked teeth that you feel self-conscious about, getting them straightened is a simple matter. There are different types of braces and aligners that are easily accessible via professional treatment plans.
Cost-effective and comfortable to wear – although they may take a little getting used to at first – both metal braces and clear aligners will slowly but surely straighten your smile over time. Both your confidence and your dental health will be transformed as a result.
Correct Any Discoloration
The Hollywood smile we all aspire to is snowy white and gleaming, without a single imperfection. However, many of us develop discolored teeth over time, stained by coffee, tea, red wine, and – if you are a smoker – nicotine.
Thankfully, there are plenty of products available to help you whiten your discolored teeth, including whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. You can also opt to have them professionally whitened, and achieve that Hollywood sparkle for yourself!
Take Care Of Your Gums
If you suffer from gum disease, you may feel self-conscious about smiling, particularly if you struggle with symptoms such as inflammation and bleeding.
Gum disease is usually caused by poor dental hygiene, which can often be a result of having crooked teeth that are much more difficult to keep clean, no matter how hard you try. If left untreated, it can lead to severe dental and physical problems, including receding gums and tooth loss. There are also links between gum disease and potentially life-threatening conditions such as coronary artery disease.
As a result, it’s vital that you get your diseased gums treated, not only for the sake of your smile but also to safeguard your health. Make sure you brush and floss your teeth thoroughly every day and go to your dentist for deep cleaning sessions that will reach the tricky areas you can’t access yourself.
There are also medicines and medicated mouthwashes available to help treat gum disease. In more severe cases, your dentist may also recommend corrective surgery.
Embrace Your Smile
As you can see, there are various steps you can take to correct any flaws in your smile and improve your dental health. However, it’s important to remember that, even if you do have imperfections in your smile, there is no reason you shouldn’t feel confident.
After all, the most beautiful thing about a genuine smile is the sincerity that lies behind it – and that can only come from within!
