{"id":236,"date":"2020-02-20T21:53:03","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T21:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2020-03-05T21:53:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T21:53:15","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-improve-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/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.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sunset-smile-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman smiling in the sunset \" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sunset-smile-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sunset-smile-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sunset-smile-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe your New Year\u2019s resolution was to be a more confident\nperson. Eating right and going to the gym a few times a week has certainly\nhelped, but you still feel like something is missing. After a few looks in the\nmirror, you realize it\u2019s your smile that leaves something to be desired. Your\nteeth have unsightly chips and stains. Fortunately, this can all be remedied by\nvisiting your cosmetic dentist. Keep reading to learn three reasons that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a>\ncan boost your self-confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain Healthy Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mouth is often considered the window to the rest of the\nbody. If a person takes care of their teeth, they are usually perceived as\nhealthier because they are thought to also take care of their body by eating healthy\nfoods and exercising. By getting your smile beautified with cosmetic dentistry,\nyou\u2019re more likely to maintain your results by brushing, flossing, and\nattending checkups with your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Signs of Aging <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you get older, the outermost layer of your teeth, known\nas enamel, starts to thin, allowing the yellower layer underneath, called\ndentin, to be exposed. Many people choose to combat this sign of aging with\nprofessional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, or direct bonding. Doing so\nallows you to feel prouder of the way your smile looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Happier Person <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that physically smiling triggers the release\nof feel-good chemicals, like dopamine and serotonin, in the brain. Low levels\nof these chemicals have been linked to depression and anxiety, so smiling even\nwhen you don\u2019t particularly feel like it can improve your mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you get your pearly whites improved by your\ncosmetic dentist, you\u2019ll feel like smiling all the time. When you\u2019ve invested\ntime in attaining straight white teeth, you\u2019ll naturally want to show them off.\nSince you\u2019ll become a more smiley person, you\u2019ll draw happier people toward\nyou. This can play to your advantage in job interviews, first dates, and even\njust hanging out with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having confidence is something that can improve just about\nevery aspect of your life, from personal to professional. If you\u2019re interested\nin becoming a more confident and generally happier person, talk to your\ncosmetic dentist today about which treatment would best benefit your unique\nsmile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/meet-dr-howard.html\">Dr.\nNelson Howard<\/a> is one of only a few hundred dentists nationwide to be an\nAccredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the world\u2019s\nleading association of dentists specializing in cosmetic treatment. He also is\nthe President and Founder of the West Coast Society for Cosmetic Dentistry. His\npractices in San Marcos, CA and Rancho Bernardo, CA offer a multitude of cosmetic\nservices to take your self-confidence to the next level. For more information, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr. Howard\u2019s website.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe your New Year\u2019s resolution was to be a more confident person. Eating right and going to the gym a few times a week has certainly helped, but you still feel like something is missing. After a few looks in the mirror, you realize it\u2019s your smile that leaves something to be desired. Your teeth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cosmetic Dentist | Increase Confidence | Dr. Nelson Howard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you trying to be a more confident person? 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