Makeovers - Maybe It's Time to Smile

The other night my wife was watching a reality TV show called "Extreme Makeovers". Don’t tell anyone but I was watching it also. This is a show where people start out as ugly ducklings and then are incredibly transformed into swans by the end of the show. This magic is done with the help of plastic surgery, fitness experts and cosmetic dentistry. This particular episode had a shy young woman named Amy who looked to be in her twenties. You could really tell that this woman had suffered in her youth from the teasing brought on by the way she looked. That problem about herself that bothered her the most was her teeth. She spent most of her life with oddly spaced, discolored ugly teeth. This problem affected her self confidence so much, that she rarely smiled or even spoke to anyone. Her cosmetic dentistry makeover consisted of porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. The porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain which are bonded to her existing teeth. The beauty of this procedure is that in one feel swoop, a dentist can correct color imperfections, size problems and also spacing issues. The veneers, being made of porcelain, appear perfectly lifelike and natural. They can lighten dark teeth, lengthen teeth shortened by the ravages of time, and straighten teeth for those people who might not have had the ability to get braces when they were younger.

This process was painless and the results were quickly seen. For her teeth that did not receive veneers, a bleaching process lightened them to match the veneers.
When Amy saw her teeth for the first time, she started sobbing. She just couldn’t believe the difference her teeth made in her overall appearance. Amy felt that just the improvement in her teeth alone would make a big change in her life. It gave her the boost in confidence she needed to get out and join the rest of the world. This young woman’s happiness was so evident and extreme, that my wife sat there with tears streaming down her face. My wife was amazed at the effect cosmetic dentistry had on this woman. I wasn’t surprised because I see it all the time. The advances in cosmetic dentistry have made it easier and more predictable than ever.

If you, or a family member or friend have been thinking about changing your appearance, consider improving your smile. Most people notice a nice smile on someone’s face above everything else. A nice smile will definitely improve a person’s self confidence. Who knows, this might also lead to a better job and a higher quality of life. Ask your dentist for an opinion about what can be done for you. You will be glad you did.

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