Dealing With Bad Teeth

Anyone who keeps up with celebrity news or likes to flick through the pages of glossy magazines will have noticed that a perfect smile is an absolute must these days, but what happens if you don’t have a perfect smile? Unfortunately, most people do not have perfectly straight, beautifully aligned teeth, but there are many treatments out there, from cosmetic remedies to orthodontic treatments that can help to address cosmetic flaws and improve the overall function of the mouth.   What impact does having bad teeth have? People cope with aesthetic flaws in different ways, but it is common to suffer from a lack of confidence if you are unhappy with your appearance. If you hate your frizzy hair, you feel fat when you look in the mirror or you are constantly drawn to your wonky teeth, this undoubtedly has an impact on the way you perceive yourself and how much you value yourself; it is common for people who have body or image issues to suffer from a lack of self-esteem and to appear shy and withdrawn, especially when they meet new people. Many people who have ‘bad’ teeth remember cruel jibes and taunts from school and the affects of bullying can last a long time. Confidence is really important; it gives you the strength, ambition and belief to try new things, meet new people and take on new challenges and without it, people can really struggle to live life to the full. Depreciated self-worth may also contribute to an increased risk of mental health conditions, such as de...
Source: Mental Nurse - Category: Nurses Authors: Tags: Mental health bad teeth confidence issues cosmetic dentistry mentality orthodontics Source Type: blogs