A smile is a powerful thing. While some of the particulars may vary from country to country, including how often we smile and what makes us do it, the meaning is the same across cultures. What if we told you science can tell whether your smile is genuine or not? It can — but even if you’re not in love with your smile enough to flash a tried-and-true grin at all times, cosmetic dentistry in Marlton can help!
The Science Behind a Genuine Smile
There are two types of smiles: authentic and artificial smiles. The first, an authentic smile, is how your brain responds when you’re truly happy or enjoying yourself. The latter is probably what you do when someone asks you to say “cheese.”
Authentic smiles boost endorphins, reduce stress, and promote better overall health. That’s a whole lot of benefits — and by comparing teenage yearbook photos with health later in life, numerous scientific studies say that people who frequently flashed a genuine smile were more likely to live longer, too.
A forced or inauthentic smile happens just around the mouth, and it occurs as a result of your brain sending the command to “smile.” A genuine smile looks and feels different.
Here are the ingredients of an authentic grin:
- A lift and the corners of the lips
- Lifted cheeks
- Faint wrinkles around the eyes (so-called “smile” lines)
People who regularly flash their best, truest smiles enjoy a host of benefits — but what if you imperfect teeth cause you to hide yours?
Love Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
For people who are dealing with chipped, gapped, stained, misaligned, or otherwise imperfect teeth, cosmetic dentistry can be a real lifesaver. Your cosmetic dentist can help you achieve a smile that looks great and suits your natural features wonderfully.
Some of the most popular cosmetic treatments include…
- Teeth whitening, which can brighten a smile by up to 8 shades in a single treatment
- Porcelain veneers, which cover up imperfect tooth enamel to reveal your most stunning smile
- Metal free restorations for more significant damage or decay in the front of the smile
- Enamel modification to erase more stubborn imperfections
- Cosmetic bonding, which allows your dentist to sculpt a new surface for your tooth using biocompatible composite resin
Get Started Today!
It’s never too late to take the steps to achieve your most beautiful, confident smile. If you are anything less than 100% satisfied with the appearance of your otherwise healthy front teeth, it’s time to find out what cosmetic dentistry can do for you.
About the Authors
Dr. Kristin B. Petulla and Dr. Jennifer L. Kazemi are known for providing superior dentistry for patients of all ages in the Marlton area. To learn more about their services or to schedule an consultation to discuss your eligibility for any cosmetic treatment, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the office at 856-983-4846.