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Heart Health: Don't Neglect Dental Care

Heart disease runs in my family, and I have been determined my entire life to not become a statistic. I eat well, and I exercise every day. I also visit my general practitioner every year for a full health check-up. One day, when discussing my family history of heart disease, my doctor asked me how often I visited the dentist. This was not a question I expected. I told her that I hadn't been to one in a while. She told me that a large part of keeping my heart in good shape was keeping my teeth healthy, and that I should start going to the dentist every 6-months. I researched online and found out how right she was! Now, I never skip a dental check-up. I created this blog to help others with heart problems in their families realize how important dental care is for them.

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Heart Health: Don't Neglect Dental Care

What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do For You

27 January 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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When you think of going to the dentist, you likely think of your twice annual cleaning appointment, cavity repairs, and maybe even the occasional root canal procedure. All of these are considered to be a part of functional dentistry, in order to keep your teeth healthy, in place, and performing their duties as needed. However, there is another realm of dentistry that serves another purpose, a cosmetic and aesthetic purpose. Cosmetic dentistry exists to enhance the appearance and appeal of your smile through various procedures and processes. So, learn what cosmetic dentistry can do for you, and start your journey towards a new smile and a new you. 

Boosting Your Self-Confidence

One of the biggest benefits of going to a cosmetic dentist is the boost of self-confidence you get following your procedure. If your teeth are not as white as you would like them to be, for example, you may unconsciously or even intentionally go about your daily interactions trying to hide your stained teeth. In other words, you are not confident in yourself and your appearance.

The same is true of missing or damaged teeth, crooked teeth, receding gums or gums that are too large, and the like. Luckily, a trip to the cosmetic dentist can help to boost your self-confidence by fixing any and all of these issues you may have with the appearance of your smile. Professional teeth whitening, gum contouring and reshaping, and dental implants or veneers are all products and services offered through cosmetic dentistry. 

Once you have had your cosmetic treatments, you will have a sense of pride and confidence in your smile that you never had before. You will no longer have to go through your day worried about what others think.

Serving A Functional Purpose

Finally, while cosmetic dentistry is considered to be an aesthetic field of dentistry, it can serve a functional purpose as well. If you have a missing tooth, for example, your main concern in getting it replaced may be the appearance of your smile. 

However, your dentist also knows that a missing tooth can cause bone erosion in your mouth where the tooth once attached to the bone. This erosion can continue and spread causing your other teeth to weaken, shift, and potentially fall out if left untreated. Replacing the tooth soon after loss can help to prevent such issues keeping your remaining teeth healthy and in place.

As you can see, cosmetic dentistry can do a great deal for you in your life, ranging from psychological benefits to functional benefits for your dental health. So, if you have any imperfections in your smile you would like to fix, contact a cosmetic dentist right away to get that smile you have always wanted.