If you’re like millions of people around the world, there are aspects of your smile you’d like to improve, whether it’s the color, the alignment, or other little details that have bothered you for years. But you just can’t justify spending the money on cosmetic dentistry. The truth is that treatments like whitening, veneers, and bonding can do much more than uplift your appearance—they can literally change your life and benefit you for years to come.
A Big Confidence Boost
You need confidence to accomplish just about anything in life, whether you’re working on a degree, trying to get a promotion at work, or simply striking up a conversation with an interesting stranger. Countless opportunities are missed every day because people feel self-conscious about how their teeth look, so rather than try and fail, they just don’t try at all.
But as the old saying goes, when you know you look good, you feel good. Knowing that your smile stands out for all the right reasons can remove longstanding inhibition and enable you to finally put yourself out there, which can open many doors both professionally and personally.
Renewed Oral Health
What’s often overlooked when reading about cosmetic dentistry is how it can help someone beyond aesthetics. Porcelain veneers and crowns cannot only create picture-perfect teeth, but also fix cracks and chips that threaten a tooth’s strength and function. A makeover also gives the dentist the chance to balance a patient’s bite, which can prevent ongoing issues like grinding, jaw pain, and even headaches so they are more comfortable day to day.
And while brushing and flossing might have been a chore in the past, cosmetic dentistry offers the perfect motivation to maintain your oral hygiene. People who invest in their smile take great care of it. It’s much easier to maintain your semi-annual dental checkups when you know you’re protecting a smile that makes you feel attractive and capable. This, in turn, can drastically lower someone’s risk for cavities and gum disease, supporting their oral and overall health for years to come.
You Deserve It
When was the last time you did something nice for yourself beyond grabbing a sweet treat or seeing a movie? With cosmetic dentistry, self-care goes beyond simple pleasure—it can allow you to show the best version of yourself to the world while uplifting your well-being at the same time. There are not many things in this world that can do this, which is why scheduling that consultation with your dentist should be much easier to justify now.
About the Author
Dr. Susan Partovi is a highly accomplished cosmetic dentist with over 30 years of experience. She earned her dental doctorate from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and has achieved Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction granted to less than 10% of practitioners in the U.S. and Canada.
If you’re ready to have the smile you’ve always wanted, she is eager to help you just like she has so many others. Call (301) 990-0020 or click here to schedule a cosmetic consultation at Signature Smiles of Rockville.