Several years ago I decided to take a trip to the dentist after skipping multiple appointments for over 15 years. I truly had a dental anxiety and had a hard time getting over my fears. Thankfully, my dental visit went smoothly with only four cavities identified. What I did find from this dental visit was that there was a great deal of new information and technology that I had been missing out on. Laser-based technology and digital imaging are just a few examples. With this blog, I want you to understand that you can get over your fears and learn about this new technology like I did, so enjoy the information.
First dates are always a bit exciting and nerve-wracking, especially since you want to put your best foot forward. It might surprise you to discover that one of the most important things your date will notice about you isn't your hair, makeup, or clothes, but your teeth. If your teeth are less than perfect, read on to learn how that could impact your date and what you can do about it.
Studies Show Teeth Are Important
Multiple studies have shown that teeth are among the very first things that a potential love interest notices. One study found that 71% of women and 58% of men noticed their partner's teeth before anything else about them. Another study found that teeth were the thing the majority of people noticed when meeting someone new. While teeth clearly aren't the only thing your potential significant other will notice about you, they could make a huge impact on whether or not the two of you hit it off. As a result, it's important to make sure your smile is in as good a condition as possible prior to going on your date, and that goes beyond brushing and making sure you don't have bad breath.
Teeth Whitening
If your teeth are yellow, stained, or otherwise discolored, getting your teeth professionally whitened is a good idea. Forget the at-home kits. They take a long time to deliver results, and some can have dangerous side effects on your oral health. Instead, visit a cosmetic dentist that specializes in teeth whitening. They'll be able to quickly restore your smile to a gleaming white that will dazzle your date.
Veneers
If you think your teeth are too crooked, misaligned, or poorly spaced to be saved in time for a date, you'll be glad to know you're wrong. Veneers can give you the appearance of a perfect smile in no time at all.
Unlike braces, which can take a long time to correct the alignment of teeth, veneers provide the appearance of a perfect smile in just one dentist visit. Veneers are like tooth-shaped shields made out of porcelain that sit in front of your teeth. They're adhered to your existing teeth, so they don't have to be removed or separately cleaned, but they also cover the imperfections in your smile. Veneers take almost no time at all to set up, and can give the appearance of a perfect smile even if your teeth are severely crooked.
A good smile and healthy teeth could make all the difference in your next date. If you're looking for an easy way to impress someone, talk to a cosmetic dentist today.
Share7 April 2017
