3 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Confidence

Maybe you’ve succeeded so far in one of your 2020 New Year’s resolution to exercise more often. But what about your other resolution to be a more self-confident person? Going to the gym has certainly helped a little, but you could always be more confident. One easy way to boost your self-esteem is to visit your cosmetic dentist to improve the appearance of your smile. Keep reading to learn how cosmetic dentistry can benefit you.

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve Your Confidence?

There are three main ways that getting cosmetic dental work can boost your confidence:

• Increasing happiness. Studies have shown that physically smiling releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine in your brain. When you have a smile that you can be proud of, you’ll naturally want to show it off more, boosting your mood. In addition, happy people will flock to you.
• Reducing signs of aging. Our teeth naturally become yellower as we age. By getting your teeth whitened, you can make your pearly whites appear young again. Having a bright smile also detracts from any wrinkles that you may have.  
• Maintain healthy teeth. If your teeth look beautiful, you’ll more likely to want to keep them that way. Because of this, you’re more likely to brush, floss, and attend regular dental checkups and cleanings.

What Are Some of Your Options for Improving Your Smile?

 Your dentist has plenty of options for revamping your smile, such as:

• Teeth whitening. You can get your teeth brightened either in the office or at home using specialized kits and an ultra-potent bleaching gel.
• Porcelain veneers. These custom-made, super-thin ceramic shells are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to mask all kinds of cosmetic flaws, like chips, cracks, gaps, and stains.
• Direct bonding. Using a composite resin, your dentist can close minor gaps, correct stains, and fill chips or cracks. Bonding is often seen as a more conservative and affordable alternative to porcelain veneers.
• Invisalign clear braces. Are your crooked teeth impacting your self-image? Thanks to Invisalign, you can straighten your teeth without anyone noticing, and often in a fraction of the time of conventional braces.

Becoming a more confident person is something that can improve virtually every aspect of your life, from personal to professional. Ask your cosmetic dentist what treatment would be most beneficial for your smile.

About the Author

Dr. Ukti Phadnis is a dentist in West Hartford, CT who earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Her practice offers all of the cosmetic treatments listed above and more to improve your smile. She is well-known for her kind demeanor and gentle touch. To learn more about which form of cosmetic dentistry is right for your unique smile, contact West Hartford Dental Group at 860-236-4249.