When it comes to regrets, we expect to hear that dying people wished they had spent more time with the ones that they loved and worked on achieving more of their dreams. The fact that a lack of visits to a dentist and good dental care makes the top 30 of the most common life regrets dying people have tells us how important teeth really are. Having cosmetic dentistry performed is more important than it may seem.
The Psychological Fallout from Bad Teeth
Recent reports indicate that 30% of the population says that they have bad teeth. Within this group, 70% strongly feel that their bad teeth have had a negative impact on their overall life. How does this happen?
Fewer Smiles
When people have bad teeth that could have been corrected with cosmetic dentistry, they tend to cover their mouths when they smile or avoid smiling altogether. This limits their ability to succeed in both their personal and professional life since they seem more unapproachable and less interested in contact with others.
Lower Self Esteem
Any time that someone feels bad about himself or herself, self esteem takes a hit. Bad teeth are a constant source of worry that people feel they are stuck with. Cosmetic dentistry can restore both the smile and help people to feel better about themselves. Many people don’t speak up when their teeth are not in top shape and a surprisingly large number avoid interaction with others by refusing to leave their home.
The Physical Fallout Due to Tooth Problems
When teeth start to rot, pain becomes a problem. By the time treatment is sought, it may be too late to save the teeth.
Eating Becomes Difficult
Loose and damaged teeth make eating torture for some. Instead of being able to indulge in a wide variety of healthful foods or dine out in a restaurant, people with advanced tooth decay restrict their diets to softer foods.
Depression Has a Major Impact on Health
When people become depressed due to their appearance, the disease can have major adverse effects on health. It is not uncommon for clinically depressed individuals to experience cardiovascular problems or nervous disorders.
Don’t avoid a visit to the dentist for cosmetic dentistry procedures that can make you and your smile look better. Healthy teeth and a ready smile are more important than you may think. Take a lesson from people who are dyeing and take good care of your teeth.
A member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec and owner of the dental clinic Clinique de l’Avenir, Dr. Gallant obtained her doctorate in dentistry at the Université de Montréal in 2010. Since the beginning of her multidisciplinary practice, she has expressed an interest marked for surgery and cosmetic dentistry. Always in the interest of perfecting her art, she took part in several continuing education courses in order to provide the most sophisticated dental care to her patients. Her personalized, gentle approach inspire confidence in those who typically fear dental work. For her, a radiant smile of health is a pledge of confidence and success.
