Understanding Dental Pain and Bacterial Infections

Posted on: 14 August 2019

Are you someone who always smiles with your mouth closed when taking a selfie? Or maybe you cover your mouth when laughing or eating because you're embarrassed by your teeth? No matter what the reason for being self-conscious about your teeth, there are some things you can do to gain more confidence.

Here are three ways to gain confidence about your smile:

1. Invest In Cosmetic Dentistry

Maybe you don't like your smile because your teeth are stained or crooked. Maybe you have missing teeth or some of your teeth are shaped funny. No matter what the case, there are a variety of cosmetic dental treatments that can help fix your teeth and improve your smile.

Here are some of the most common cosmetic dental treatments:

• Teeth bleaching - whitens the teeth
• Dental implants - replaces missing teeth
• Dental crowns - fixes broken teeth or covers spaces between teeth
• Enamel shaping - improves the shape of the tooth
• Orthodontic treatment - straightens crooked teeth or corrects an over- or under-bite

In most instances, you will only need to have one or just a few of the above types of cosmetic treatments.

2. Take Good Care of Your Teeth

Another way to gain confidence about your smile is to take good care of your teeth. This includes brushing and flossing your teeth, going to the dentist for routine checkups, and getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis, which helps to prevent gum disease.

If you have gum disease, your gums can become red and swollen, which will cause you to become self-conscious of your smile. Gum disease and other oral issues can also cause bad breath, which can be quite off-putting to those around you.

Other ways to care for your teeth include the following:

• Abstain from smoking cigarettes
• Abstain from drinking teeth-staining beverages
• Cut down on sugary foods
• Protect your teeth when playing contact sports

These things will help improve oral health, which can help you to feel more confident about your smile.

3. Smile Anyway

Even if you have some imperfections, you can still smile anyway. By doing so, you will probably notice that people aren't as aware of the imperfections inside your mouth as you are.

If you are a woman, you can try wearing lipstick, which will take the attention off of your teeth. If discolored teeth are a major concern, there are certain lipstick colors that can actually make your teeth look whiter.