You may have a tendency to hide your smile because of the poor condition of your teeth. Maybe you brush regularly, floss every once in a while, and rinse with mouthwash every night, but that might not be enough to help avoid stained teeth.
You also may have some bad habits that could be staining your teeth, causing you to feel self-conscious about them when you smile. If you drink a lot of coffee or smoke, for example, that can directly impact the way your teeth look.
It’s far too easy to try and hide your smile because of concerns you have about the condition of your teeth or even your breath. That’s why getting proper dental care on a regular basis is so important.
Professional dentists recommend people visit their dentist every six months for a regular cleaning and checkup. This is not a moneymaking scheme for the dental industry. Small problems can arise within a short amount of time. In most cases, people don’t even realize they have cavities, for example, until they visit their dentist or begin to experience pain. If they experience pain in their teeth as a result of the cavity, it’s usually a sign that that cavity had been around for many years.
By seeing the dentist on a regular basis, you can have your teeth cleaned thoroughly, all around, even below the gum line, have plaque removed, and that can reduce the risk of gingivitis and other serious problems. They can also allow you the opportunity to have your teeth whitened to some degree.
When you go home and brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash at least twice a day, and then go back to your dentist in six months, you may notice your teeth beginning to look even whiter. That can help you feel more confident about your smile. When somebody smiles more often, they attract people and opportunities to them. It all begins with proper dental care.