For those who have a habit of hiding their smile, it could be due to any number of reasons. The three most common being:
- They are self-conscious about their crooked teeth.
- They are missing one or more teeth.
- They have yellowed or stained teeth.
Each of these reasons can have a direct impact on their confidence and enjoyment in life, so let’s explore each reason more closely.
They are self-conscious about their crooked teeth.
When you don’t have a straight, white smile, you’ll end up comparing yours with those you see on TV or in magazines. Actors and models tend to have very straight, perfectly white teeth.
It’s a problem for most of the rest of us because maintaining such a white smile and straight teeth can be expensive. However, braces, bridges, and other procedures are more affordable than ever and they can get your teeth aligned properly to help you feel more confident about your smile.
They are missing one or more teeth.
Whenever you are missing a tooth, it can make you feel terrible about your smile. If that tooth is one of the forward positioned ones, rather than a molar at the back of your mouth, you can feel as though everyone is noticing that gap in your teeth rather than anything else.
Dentures, implants, and bridges can provide you comfort so that you can smile and not worry about the empty space between your teeth.
They have yellowed or stained teeth.
Smoking and drinking coffee are the two most common reasons why people have stained or yellow teeth. They are also the easiest to correct, if you choose to. People will say quitting either is almost impossible, but we’re not going to talk about the merits of willpower.
We’re talking about how those stains can cause you to be too aware of your teeth. Whitening solutions, strips, and other products may work, but they can cause damage to the enamel.
In order to get white teeth that you’re proud of, contact your local dentist and go in for a cleaning. Then keep up with your oral care through regular checkups and cleanings every six months.
Then you’ll have more than enough reason to smile and feel great about yourself.