Why a Healthier, Brighter Smile Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

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Why a Healthier, Brighter Smile Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

As we move forward into the New Year, New Year’s resolutions include everything from exercising more to eating healthier. But have you considered your smile as part of starting fresh this year? Having a healthy, bright smile is more than about looks. Making a beautiful and bright smile part of your New Year’s resolutions can help your oral health, self-confidence, and give you the best chance to have a strong smile for life. Here’s how!

Straighter Teeth Can Mean Better Oral Hygiene

If you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, it may be worth it to consider orthodontic treatment. Straighter teeth are not only easier to clean, giving you a brighter smile, but correcting your bite can also help prevent jaw discomfort associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders [1].

You aren’t limited to metal braces when it comes to getting straighter teeth. Invisalign can treat the majority of cases that braces can treat, and there are also ceramic and lingual braces, both of which help minimize the appearance of your orthodontic treatment.

Dental Veneers Can Boost Self-Confidence

While any type of dental work has the potential to boost your self-confidence, dental veneers are an excellent cosmetic option for getting your dream smile [2]. Dental veneers are thin shells made of strong porcelain ceramic that cover your natural teeth. As such, they can correct many issues with your smile, including:

  • Deep discoloration that doesn’t respond to professional teeth whitening
  • Minor misaligned or crowded teeth
  • Chipped teeth
  • Gapped teeth

An experienced cosmetic dentist can review your options with you for improving your smile if you’re unhappy with your teeth. Depending on what treatments are available to you, you may be able to dramatically improve your smile with just one form of treatment!

Investing in Your Smile Means Investing in You

Investing in a brighter, healthier smile means investing in yourself. Research shows skipping the dentist can result in poor oral health and even an increased risk of tooth loss, which can decrease your quality of life [3]. By prioritizing your oral care, you can protect your teeth from problems that can affect both your physical health and your quality of life.

So while you’re recommitting to your health and wellness this year, make your smile a priority, because your teeth affect more than just your appearance. Contact your oral healthcare professional today about your scheduling options for a regular cleaning and exam, a consultation for orthodontic work, or for exploring cosmetic dentistry options!

Sources:
1. https://www.aaoinfo.org/blog/why-do-straight-teeth-matter/
2. https://www.nature.com/articles/bdj.2007.977
3. https://www.nature.com/articles/sj.bdj.2017.361

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Why a Healthier, Brighter Smile Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution
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Having a healthy, bright smile is more than about looks. Making a beautiful and bright smile part of your New Year’s resolutions can help your oral health, self-confidence, and give you the best chance to have a strong smile for life. Here’s how!
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