Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI
When you look into a mirror and show your teeth, are you happy with what you see? If not, rest assured, you’re not alone. According to one study, more than half of the American adults who responded said that they were unhappy with the appearance of their smile. Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible for many people to attain the dazzling smile that they always wanted. It’s rather common to need to combine multiple cosmetic procedures to help a patient achieve their aesthetic goals. In these cases, a smile makeover is the solution. Today on the blog, Okemos’ award-winning dentist Dr. Christine Tenaglia explores five reasons to get a smile makeover.
Why should you consider a smile makeover?
- Make a better first impression – What stands out to others when making a first impression about you? Surveys have shown that the feature people notice most is a smile. If you don’t feel good about the way your smile looks, you’re more hesitant to show it. By contrast, enjoying the appearance of your smile means you can flash it with confidence. People who smile more appear friendlier and more attractive. They find more success in both the professional and social realms.
- Make your teeth healthier – Many people who seek out cosmetic dentistry find that, after their procedures are complete, the function of their teeth improves in addition to the appearance. If you have teeth damaged due to injury or decay, or have breaks or chips, they need to be repaired to bring your smile to its full potential. By seeking cosmetic dentistry, you not only improve how your smile looks, but you can repair and restore your smile and with it, improve your dental health as a whole.
- Correct jaw and bite alignment issues – Do you have crooked teeth? Perhaps you’re experiencing crowding, an overbite or an underbite. If you’re dealing with alignment problems with either your bite or your jaw, it can make it more difficult to chew or speak. You may experience pain on a regular basis, including chronic and frequent headaches. Your Lansing cosmetic dentist can use orthodontic treatment as part of a smile makeover. The end result will be a mouth full of perfectly straight teeth, and a better aligned bite.
- Replace missing teeth – If you’re living with lost permanent teeth, you’re at risk of a host of possible dental consequences, up to and including additional tooth loss. Your dentist in Okemos can replace that hole in your smile and restore your chewing ability by installing a dental implant. An implant looks, feels and functions more like a real tooth than any other method of tooth replacement that currently is available in restorative dentistry.
- It’s totally customizable – A smile makeover is a treatment plan that combines multiple cosmetic dental procedures to achieve your aesthetic goals, but it’s so much more than that. Your smile makeover is a blueprint to success that is composed to your specific needs and wants. Your dentist in Okemos will consider not just your cosmetic objectives, but also your dental history, your overall medical history, your schedule and your budget.
Making smiles beautiful in Okemos, Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan
If you’re interested in a smile makeover or any of the specific cosmetic procedures that we offer at Tenaglia Smiles, take the next step and schedule an initial consultation. At this meeting, Dr. Tenaglia will review your history, evaluate your current dental health and determine your candidacy for cosmetic dental work. Schedule your consultation by calling (517) 347-6733 or contacting us online.