5 Reasons to Get the Smile Makeover You’ve Always Wanted!

Have you always wanted to improve something about your smile? If so, you are not alone! A study conducted by OnePoll found that almost 61% of Americans wish they could change something about their teeth. Whether it was crookedness or discoloration, they felt self-conscious about showing them while smiling or talking. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can turn that wish into reality! Treatments like veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, and professional teeth whitening can benefit your pearly whites and your life in more ways than one. Here are five reasons to consider getting a smile makeover.

#1: Strengthens Your Immune System

As the research proves, when people don’t feel good about their teeth, they are less likely to smile. Unfortunately, this means they miss out on improving their health! Smiling not only brightens others’ days but even positively impacts your health by boosting your immunity. According to a study by the Loma Linda University School of Medicine’s Department of Clinical Immunology, white blood cells increased in the study’s participants whenever they chuckled and smiled, which helps the body fight infection and other diseases.

#2: Makes You Look More Youthful

A recent study conducted by Oral B found that models with whiter teeth were perceived to be five to 10 years younger. By enhancing your smile with a cosmetic dental treatment like professional teeth whitening, you’ll be able to wind back the years with your new pearly whites.

#3: Gives a Great First Impression

It’s been said that a first impression is made in the first seven seconds of meeting someone. That’s not a lot of time to make a positive impact on someone! Since your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, you want to be sure it is bright and healthy looking. An oral health makeover will increase your desire to interact with others, causing them to find you outgoing, competent, and attractive. This can be extremely beneficial for your emotional well-being as well as open more opportunities for your professional career!

#4: Helps You Recover from Stress

Wall Street Journal reported a study that found smiling helped people recover faster from a stressful task. Not only does smiling reduce your heart rate more quickly, but it also sends signals of “safety” to the brain. When your stress level is lowered, you can make the most of your days and relationships with your beautifully enhanced teeth.

#5: Increases Your Happiness

If you feel proud of your smile, you will freely show it to the world! When you do, your brain releases “feel good” chemicals when you flash your new teeth. This can happen whether you do it spontaneously or deliberately. By achieving your dream smile, you’ll subconsciously feel more confident about showing off your teeth. Naturally, you’ll find yourself smiling more often, increasing your happiness in the process.

Cosmetic dental treatments can improve more than just your appearance. Once your upgrade your pearly whites, you will see the positive benefits in many areas of your life!

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Capehart and his team at Capehart Dental are eager to help you achieve the smile of your dreams! He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. With the belief that a beautiful smile can change a person’s outlook, he offers a range of dentistry, including cosmetic dental treatments like veneer, dental bonding, and teeth whitening. To schedule an appointment, contact him through his website or call (972) 436-1325.