The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

     Somebody once said:  "I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful."  A smile is indeed so powerful it can change people's perception of you, as well as your perception and feeling about yourself and the world.  A cute smile (paired with excellent oral health) definitely makes us more confident and we just can't help but flash it brightly every-time.

     Like many of us, I'm not born with a perfect set of  teeth -- probably the reason why I grew up mostly frowning rather than smiling.  Hah!  On photos, I smile when the sun's up high or when I know the camera has strong flash.  The extra light make my smile look a bit more -- acceptable.  My parents were responsible enough to bring me to the dentist when I was a kid, but each trip to the dentist's chair proved to be an ordeal every-time.  I remember one instance gripping tightly to both my parents' hands and every dentist in the clinic helping out to calm me down (more like strap me down) because I was howling like a hound dog.  They couldn't keep me still while being injected with anesthesia -- as a result, my mouth tasted so bitter and felt overly numb after my tooth was pulled.  It was one of the baddest and scariest experience that made me less fond of dentists and anything associated with them.

But those were the days...

     Dental Bliss, a leader in Nashville cosmetic dentistry, was established in 2002 with a promise to make dental experience without the scary stuff that many people, myself included, have experienced in the past.  Dr. Randy Garner, founder of Dental Bliss, was also a dental phobic and his bad memories of his dental adventures prompted him to re-create dental experience and make it better, and rather enjoyable and relaxing.  The vision of Dental Bliss is to make their guests happy by exceeding their expectations for dental treatment and to wow and spoil them like stars.  Their guiding philosophy is a guarantee that clients (and their pearly whites) are in good and caring hands.  With his passion and commitment and the help of modern technology, Dr. Garner and his dedicated team are truly changing people's lives one smile at a time. 

What are the Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry?

Aesthetic Improvements:  Cosmetic dentistry improves the overall appearance and facial appeal by correcting the alignment, shape, and color of teeth. Dental professionals who offer cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of stained, chipped, and misshapen teeth, they can correct uneven gums, and replace old fillings with nearly invisible filling materials.

Many Hollywood stars are known to have undergone cosmetic
dentistry before they were able to achieve that perfect smile.

Improved Functionality:  Teeth that are missing, misaligned or gapped can cause discomfort when eating or even while just talking.  Cosmetic dentistry can fix that with dental implants, dental bonding, porcelain crowns, bridges, etc to restore your smile to its fullest functionality.

Elliott Yamin, one of my favorite American Idol just looked
absolutely better after his cosmetic dentistry.

     Cosmetic dentistry can indeed work wonders for our physical and mental health.  It improves our smile, increases our confidence and self-esteem, and it definitely brings the genuine sparkle back to our smiling.

     Now that I'm older and aware that there are modern (and painless) ways of doing things, I've finally decided to face my fears.  I still have my braces for until next year, but my dentist says that I will be needing some bridges and other treatment to give my smile its fullest potential.  Thanks to modern science and the new ways of doing things, I'm flashing my smile more often.

*Pictures of celebrities were taken from Google image search.

tags: benefits of cosmetic dentistry, some artists and celebrities before and after cosmetic dentistry, advantages of cosmetic dentistry