14/11/2019
Confidence and Teeth – the link between the two
Missing, stained or crooked teeth and potential bad breath caused by poor hygiene can hugely impact self-esteem in all areas.
But you can improve your teeth and it’s worth doing – read on to find out how confidence in all areas of life is important.
General confidence:
- Sufferers may withdraw from social situations to avoid speaking and therefore attracting attention to the appearance of their teeth and potential bad breath.
- Fear that others are judging them as ‘unhygienic’.
- Impacts body language – may be perceived as ‘grumpy’ or ‘unfriendly’ due to reluctance to smile or may smile with tight, thin lips which can be misinterpreted as fake or angry.
- Impacts facial structure – missing teeth affect the support of the face which can be ageing.
- Everyday activities such as having a photo taken can be a source of embarrassment.
Professional confidence:
- Performance in the workplace can be seriously affected.
- Reluctance to present/lead or take part in public speaking and networking can ultimately hinder development.
Children’s/adolescents’ confidence:
- May be teased due to the appearance of their teeth.
- Can become isolated due to reluctance to join in social events to avoid attention.
- Perceived attractiveness is particularly important for relationship-forming in adolescence.
Solutions
- There are many cosmetic procedures your dentist can offer to help improve the appearance of your smile and confidence too:
- Whitening procedures.
- Braces for crooked/misaligned teeth.
- Dental implants and crowns for missing teeth.
- Veneers and composite bonding to improve colour, alignment and fill gaps.
- Advice on oral hygiene at home.
Ask us how we can improve your confidence with better teeth.