{"id":58,"date":"2020-03-05T14:09:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T14:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-04-17T14:09:30","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T14:09:30","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-improve-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/05\/cosmetic-dentist-improve-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_157125888__1559322742_95236-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman in gray sweater smiling after seeing cosmetic dentist\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_157125888__1559322742_95236-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_157125888__1559322742_95236-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_157125888__1559322742_95236.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve succeeded so far in one of your 2020 New Year\u2019s\nresolution to exercise more often. But what about your other resolution to be a\nmore self-confident person? Going to the gym has certainly helped a little, but\nyou could always be more confident. One easy way to boost your self-esteem is\nto visit your cosmetic dentist to improve the appearance of your smile. Keep\nreading to learn how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic\ndentistry<\/a> can benefit you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve Your Confidence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main ways that getting cosmetic dental work can\nboost your confidence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increasing happiness. <\/strong>Studies have shown\nthat physically smiling releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine in your\nbrain. When you have a smile that you can be proud of, you\u2019ll naturally want to\nshow it off more, boosting your mood. In addition, happy people will flock to\nyou. <\/li><li><strong>Reducing signs of aging.<\/strong> Our teeth\nnaturally become yellower as we age. By getting your teeth whitened, you can\nmake your pearly whites appear young again. Having a bright smile also detracts\nfrom any wrinkles that you may have. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Maintain healthy teeth. <\/strong>If your teeth look\nbeautiful, you\u2019ll more likely to want to keep them that way. Because of this,\nyou\u2019re more likely to brush, floss, and attend regular dental checkups and\ncleanings. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Some of Your Options for Improving Your Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Your dentist has\nplenty of options for revamping your smile, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Teeth whitening. <\/strong>You can get your teeth brightened\neither in the office or at home using specialized kits and an ultra-potent bleaching\ngel. <\/li><li><strong>Porcelain veneers. <\/strong>These custom-made,\nsuper-thin ceramic shells are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to\nmask all kinds of cosmetic flaws, like chips, cracks, gaps, and stains. <\/li><li><strong>Direct bonding. <\/strong>Using a composite resin,\nyour dentist can close minor gaps, correct stains, and fill chips or cracks.\nBonding is often seen as a more conservative and affordable alternative to\nporcelain veneers. <\/li><li><strong>Invisalign clear braces. <\/strong>Are your crooked\nteeth impacting your self-image? Thanks to Invisalign, you can straighten your\nteeth without anyone noticing, and often in a fraction of the time of conventional\nbraces. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a more confident person is something that can improve virtually every aspect of your life, from personal to professional. Ask your cosmetic dentist what treatment would be most beneficial for your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/meet-ukti-phadnis.html\">Dr. Ukti\nPhadnis<\/a> is a dentist in West Hartford, CT who earned her Doctor of Dental\nMedicine from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Her practice\noffers all of the cosmetic treatments listed above and more to improve your\nsmile. She is well-known for her kind demeanor and gentle touch. To learn more\nabout which form of cosmetic dentistry is right for your unique smile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> West\nHartford Dental Group at 860-236-4249. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you\u2019ve succeeded so far in one of your 2020 New Year\u2019s resolution to exercise more often. But what about your other resolution to be a more self-confident person? Going to the gym has certainly helped a little, but you could always be more confident. 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