If you said yes, then you agree with the majority of people in a recent survey. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, over 99% of adults surveyed felt that the smile was a critically important social asset. At the same time, nearly 75% felt that an unattractive smile could get in the way of a successful career.
Studies show that men and women with bad teeth have significantly lower average salaries than those who don’t. The survey also found that when people don’t smile, other people consider them less trustworthy. Another study found that nearly half felt that a smile was the most memorable feature when meeting someone for the first time. Given these survey results, Is it any wonder that cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever?
Cosmetic Dentistry Goes Mainstream
Cosmetic dentistry in general is used to describe any dental work that improves the appearance of the teeth or bite. Unlike restorative dentistry, the primary focus is not necessarily on functionality, but rather on changing the aesthetics of the smile by improving the size, shape, color, or alignment of the teeth and gums.
While you may think that this means a total makeover or major surgery, cosmetic dentistry includes dental treatments you may already be familiar with, such as:
- Teeth whitening
- Dental veneers
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Implants
Advantages of Cosmetic Dentistry
While a beautiful smile is nice to have, there are other benefits of cosmetic dental treatments that you might not have thought of:
- Improved oral health: A misaligned bite can damage your teeth when you bite down, which can cause long-term dental issues and pain.
- Money savings: Cosmetic dentistry is often done on teeth that are damaged or decayed. Putting off treatments may just put off the inevitable need to fix your teeth, causing more expensive dental treatments in the long run. Addressing dental issues now will prevent bigger expenses in the future.
- Better well-being: Dental issues not only affect your oral health, but can cause migraines, sleepless nights, inability to eat the foods you want, and overall negative consequences in your life. With cosmetic dentistry, not only is your smile improved but your sense of wellness, too.
No longer something reserved for the elite, cosmetic dentistry now offers everyone results that are more effective, affordable, painless, and quicker than ever. Some of the cosmetic dentistry solutions we offer at Dental Care of Boca Raton are crowns and bridges, veneers, implants, teeth whitening, and more. If you are in Boca Raton, Florida, or the surrounding areas, contact us today for your cosmetic dentistry needs.
