The Psychological Gains Of A Straighter Smile

Orthodontics may take time and patience, but the benefits are well worth it!

Fast acting cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening are becoming more popular every year and the appeal of a whiter smile in a very short time is obviously very attractive to a lot of people. This isn’t always the case when it comes to having a straight and even smile though as this can take a longer period of time to achieve. This sometimes leads to patients opting to improve the colour of their teeth while still leaving them crooked.

In today’s blog, we will look at how orthodontic treatment has changed and how it makes straightening your teeth a more discreet and convenient experience. We will also look at some of the psychological benefits that patients might find as a result of having this type of treatment.

The ‘new breed’ of orthodontics

There is no getting away from the fact that old style dental braces were very visible and it was hard to hide the fact that people were wearing them. Even though some braces do still use the same ‘wire and brackets’ system, these are now often made with much finer and tooth coloured materials.

One of the biggest ‘game changers’ in orthodontics though has been the advent of ‘invisible braces’ such as Invisalign aligners. These fit directly over the teeth and are made from a transparent plastic which makes them barely visible. You are supplied with a number of these that progressively move your teeth to the correct position. Unlike traditional braces they are also removable when eating and cleaning your teeth, making the whole experience more convenient than before.

Having briefly discussed this, let us take a look at some benefits you might see, on completion, other than just the more obvious visible benefits.

The psychological benefits

When we meet someone for the first time, we generally notice two things about them. In no particular order, these are their eyes (the windows to the soul!) and their smile.  Although things might change over time, that initial impression we make on others can be very important, and not just in obvious situations such as dating.

Can it help your career?

Naturally, other factors come into play such as appropriate qualifications, but presuming that you have these then making a good first impression could help you into the career of your choice. Even after this point though, there may be meetings, presentations etc that a friendly attractive smile will certainly help with. Never underestimate the importance of a first impression and a straight and even smile can certainly help with that.

What about mental health?

There seems to have been an explosion of mental health issues over the last few years and we are not about to tell you that improving your smile is going to resolve any issues that you might have. It may help a little though. There is little doubt that when we are happy with the way that we look, we tend to feel better about ourselves as well as being more confident. The ‘invisible braces’ that we offer at our Burton dental practice are just one way that we can help you with this.

Confident speaking

In addition to spoiling the way your smile looks, a set of crooked teeth can lead to certain speech defects. Some people find these embarrassing and may shy away from talking to new people. With straighter teeth through orthodontic treatment provided by SG Dental in Burton, you are less likely to suffer from this issue and will hopefully feel  more confident when speaking.

As you can see then, while modern orthodontic treatment certainly has aesthetic benefits, creating a straight and even smile, it also has the potential to improve the way that you feel about yourself, including your confidence. This can have a positive impact on many areas of your life, and not just those relating to work and relationships.

The fact that our Burton dentists are now able to straighten your teeth using Invisalign and similar ‘invisible dental braces’, means that you can not only have straighter teeth, but can have them in a way that is less challenging, visibly, and is also more convenient and less disruptive to your eating and teeth cleaning habits.

In addition to general family dental care, designed to keep your teeth and gums in good health, we now offer a wide range of cosmetic procedures that are designed to bring out the best in your smile. As you can see from today’s blog, an improved smile can bring many benefits, both visible and invisible. If you would like to see how we can help you, why not arrange to have an initial consultation with one of our cosmetic dentistry team? We will be able to discuss your requirements with you and put a treatment plan into place.

If you would like to arrange an initial consultation with us, please call the SG Dental and Implant Clinic today on 01283 845345.