A smile makeover might just be what you need to give you a much-needed confidence boost. Everyone hears that first impressions mean a lot and it holds true for many people. People only get one chance to make a first impression, and a big part of that first impression is a smile. However, it can be difficult to smile confidently when you dislike certain aspects about your smile.

8 reasons you need a smile makeover

There are many reasons that a patient may be an excellent candidate for a smile makeover. The one thing all these reasons have in common is that they all lead to the patient not feeling great about his or her smile. Eight reasons a patient may want a smile makeover can include:

• Yellow or brownish teeth that always appear dirty even when they are clean.
• Chipped, cracked, or otherwise broken teeth
• A gummy smile due to having small teeth
• Issues when chewing and biting down
• Gaps and spaces around teeth
• Anything that makes you constantly hide your smile
• Your low self-image negatively affects your interaction with others
• Taking on a job where having a great smile essential

How bad teeth affect self-image

From photos to first impressions, feeling self-conscious about one's smile can lead to low self-image.  Low self-image makes it difficult for individuals to be their real selves when interacting with new acquaintances.

There is nothing abnormal about being concerned with how others perceive your smile, by the way, it is actually very normal. There are significant social ramifications for having bad teeth. Many tend to see people with bad teeth as “lower class,” or assume their teeth are bad because of poor dental hygiene or drug habits. Any way one looks at it, these are negative judgments on one's character. Just take a look at a popular movie, and people will quickly realize undesirable people tend to be portrayed by dirty-looking characters with an awful set of teeth.

There is no need to let what others say ruin self-confidence. A great smile can help increase self-image and help people gain a more positive outlook on life.

What are smile makeovers?

A smile makeover is one or more dental procedures that are performed with the goal of getting the patient the smile that he or she desires. Some of the procedures one might see a dentist perform during a typical smile makeover include teeth whitening, veneers, bridges, natural-looking fillings, partial dentures, and composite resin bonds.

By getting one or more of these procedures, the improved smile and increase in self-confidence that comes with it have the power to transform self-image. That, in turn, will have a positive effect on day-to-day interactions with others.

These are only some of the reasons why you might consider cosmetic dentistry. If you are self-conscious about your teeth or unhappy with them for any reason, set an appointment with us and discuss getting a smile makeover.