Having a beautiful smile is beneficial to your physical health and self-esteem. A healthy smile is characterized by teeth and gums that are well-maintained, clean, and strong. It promotes a positive cycle: if someone is confident in their smile, they will smile more often, and when they do, they will feel more confident. Getting into this happy cycle is more common for some people than others, but it is possible for everyone because it begins with a healthy smile. Dr. Dhaval at Empire Dental can help you get that healthy smile that you’ll just love to show off.
How to Have a Healthy Smile
Having a beautiful smile is simple. Today, with all of the advances in the medical field and dental tools, it’s still all about the basics. The first step to having a healthy smile is to brush your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes each time. Floss at least once daily. This facilitates the reduction of bacteria in the mouth and maintains the gums’ health. The second step is to have appointments every six months with your dentist. These appointments are crucial because the hygienist removes the harmful plaque from teeth and allows the dentist to address problems before they become serious. Finally, contact your dentist if you are experiencing pain. Since the body utilizes pain as communication. It’s crucial to pay attention and take action. Oral pain is distressing and can be prevented early on, this will prevent more significant problems.
When someone is self-conscious about their smile, they tend to smile less. If your teeth are misaligned or missing, these can be replaced. Having a confident smile is associated with a higher degree of dental care. It’s another beneficial cycle for your mouth.
Three Benefits of a Healthy Mouth
Cavities can cause unsightly holes in the mouth, promote more decay, and the loss of your teeth. This isn’t all about vanity; it’s about the overall health of your body. While there are many benefits to having a healthy mouth, here are three to consider:
1. Improved Mood. Smiling has a direct effect on the way a person feels. Smiling activates the brain’s chemical reaction causing you to feel more joy. Additionally, it increases your mood, lowers stress, enhances the perception of life, and increases the immune system.
2. Attract People. People are naturally inclined to associate with those who are more content. People enjoy feeling happy. Being around happy people naturally increases the mood of those around them. Additionally, others are more inclined to approach a friendly-looking individual than someone who appears unhappy.
3. Improved Health. Having a beautiful smile has more benefits than just increasing self-esteem. It also has a positive effect on the overall health of your body. A common symptom of poor oral health is tooth infection and gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums. This can indicate issues with techniques, for instance, brushing and flossing incorrectly, but it can also suggest that there is another issue in the body. These are examples of the association between tooth decay and the connection between diabetes and gum disease and heart disease.
Smiling increases your confidence, but having confidence in your smile increases your desire to smile more! It’s common to see straight, white smiles in advertisements and movies. It’s difficult to feel enthusiastic about displaying your smile if it doesn’t resemble anything like those. Concealing your smile because you’re not pleased with the appearance of your teeth can have a long-term effect on your self-esteem. It can diminish the ability to express joy, this will promote the confidence of others.
If you want to benefit from these benefits and more from having a healthy smile, contact Empire Dental at (250) 374-7227 and schedule your appointment. We enjoy assisting people in regaining their self-confidence in their smiles. When people smile more, the world is happier as a result.
