No one is perfect, and no one can ever be perfect. However, having a great smile is part of good dental care, overall health, and your self-esteem. Good oral health gives your face a better structure, a fuller look, keeping your lips looking plumper, and boosting your self-confidence. Which is important, as low self-esteem can prevent you from living your best life.

3 Reasons Why Your Smile Matters

1. 1. Healthy teeth and gums – Rotten teeth and gum disease are a bad idea. It’s important to keep your own teeth for as long as possible. Losing teeth changes the way your remaining teeth fit in your jaw. Misalignment can cause:
      • Difficulty in chewing and eating.
      • Excessive space between your remaining teeth or cause them to cramp up even more.
      • Sleep apnea, which if very bad, can cause heart issues and high blood pressure.
      • Rotten teeth and gum disease results in gingivitis. Results of that include bad breath and missing teeth.
      • TMJ disorder resulting in grinding your teeth, cramping in your jaw, and headaches.
   2. Straight and symmetrical teeth – Crooked teeth are anathema in the USA. Brits are less concerned. But it is true that nearly all teenagers are very conscious of having crooked teeth making them self-conscious and resulting in low self-esteem. At that age, low self-esteem can lead to depression and even mental health problems which, if not be resolved, can lead to other issues in adulthood. Their smiles may look awkward, especially if their teeth are off-centre. They may cover their mouths or avoid interacting with others. Actions that may cause distrust with other people or thinking they are sullen. This will negatively impact their job prospects and their future. Crooked teeth can cause some speech issues such as lisping, ‘slushy speech’ and pronouncing words with an ‘S’ with a whistle. They also make good personal oral hygiene difficult.
   3. Discoloured teeth – There are two ways your teeth can become discoloured: external or internal.
      • External reasons include dark coloured food and drinks, smoking, higher fluoride levels than normal.
      • Internal reasons include genetics, trauma, aging, disease, some dental treatments, some medications, and cancer treatments. Instead of the lovely pearly white colour teeth should be, they can become yellow, brown, purple, grey, and black. None of these is a good look!

5 Ways your teeth can be turned into a great smile

• Braces – Orthodontic devices that are visible or invisible.
• Cosmetic bonding – A composite resin that repairs small chips, cracks, gaps, and discoloration.
• Crowns – A great solution for trauma damaged, or severely worn teeth.
• Veneers – For teeth not needing major corrections.
• Orthodontal surgery – Structural issues in the jaw or bone alignment may need surgery to correct.
• Whitening – Whether at the dentist or at home, a whiter smile is a quick way to look and feel better.

The good news is that teeth straightening and whitening are options available to anyone of any age over the age of seven. It doesn’t matter how old you are either!

If you need to revamp your teeth, contact us on 0508 TEAM DENTAL and make an appointment today.