Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : February 23, 2016 10:17 AM IST
Most people think that going for a smile makeover has just aesthetic value. Well, we don't deny that. Of course, when you get your misaligned teeth corrected straightened and polished, it improves your smile quotient. But a smile makeover is more than just that. Here Dr Arjun Bedi Chief Dental Consultant from Dent O Care, Delhi tells us why going for a smile makeover, especially if you have misaligned teeth is a wonderful thing.
It improves your social connect: Of course this is most evident and the immediate result of a smile makeover. Imagine approaching people with misaligned, yellowing teeth. If the thought itself puts you off, you know what could be the reaction of people. So having white shining teeth definitely improves your confidence level and helps you connect with people better. Here are eight simple tips to get whiter teeth.
It reduces chances of infections: Procedures such as cleaning, polishing and correcting alignment reduce the chances of infection and cavities in future. That doesn t mean you ignore dental hygiene, but to an extent, the process can help remove tartar and plaque build-up from teeth that could be harmful. Here are eight reasons why you should never ignore oral problems.
It keeps your oral cavity healthy: Sometimes malocclusion can harm the gums and lead to infection and bleeding increasing chances of infection. For instance, with misaligned teeth there are chances of a deep bite that can strip the gingival of the front tooth or a cross bite that can lead to recession and mobility of lower incisors. A smile makeover can perfectly align the teeth and help in keeping the gums and oral cavity healthy. Here are five reasons of bleeding gums that you should be ware off.
It keeps your gums healthy: Sometimes due to misaligned teeth the tongue can exert a thrust on the anterior or upper teeth that can lead to a protrusion in upper anterior teeth. Correcting malocclusion can help in preventing this situation.
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