A smile makeover is a series of cosmetic dental treatments performed primarily to address cosmetic issues affecting your teeth. It is a unique experience for each patient since treatments are selected based on their individual needs. While the main purpose of a smile makeover is to improve the way your smile looks, many of the treatments used also provide restorative treatments.
Ways a smile makeover improves your oral health
Here are some of the ways getting a smile makeover leads to improved overall health:
1. Improved confidence
The appearance of a person’s teeth is one of the first things people notice about them during interactions, and people with unsightly teeth often become self-conscious about their appearance. There have many reasons to feel that way. Clean, healthy-looking teeth are viewed as signs of youthfulness and success, while dirty, damaged teeth are viewed as unhygienic.
Constantly worrying about what others might think about your teeth can lead to low self-esteem and other mental issues. It can also lead to a person becoming reluctant to participate in social activities and affect job opportunities. A smile makeover improves the way a patient’s teeth look, giving them a confidence boost. They get to go about their lives without having to worry about the condition of their teeth.
2. Restores the function of damaged teeth
Cosmetic dentistry uses many of the same restorations and procedures used in restorative dentistry, like the placement of crowns. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed on the visible part of a tooth. It might be used during a smile makeover to cover up issues like stains and deformities.
However, a crown also restores the bite function of a tooth, and it protects it from bite forces. A crown also helps to keep whatever is left of a tooth intact. As a result, the patient gets to enjoy a broader range of foods once a crown is placed on a compromised tooth, making it easier for them to get all the nutrients they need.
3. Protects against tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease are two of the issues dentists often deal with. Both are caused by plaque and tartar created by oral bacteria. Tooth decay can make its way into the pulp chamber, leaving the soft tissues there exposed to acids and bacteria in the mouth. This significantly increases the likelihood of the tooth becoming infected. A tooth infection can be treated with a root canal or extraction, but it can have life-threatening consequences when it spreads to other areas.
Gum disease has been linked to serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. A smile makeover addresses issues like poor teeth alignment – which increases a patient’s risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease.
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Ready for a smile you can be proud of? Give us a call or visit our Prairie Village clinic to set up an appointment with our dentist.
Request an appointment or call Edward D. Dallam, DDS at 913-601-6045 for an appointment in our Prairie Village office.
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