A ‘SMILE’- just a simple and innocent gesture that is regarded as a symbol of happiness. Smiling- an important milestone in a three month old little baby is the first way of his expression of happiness. The significance of smile extend far beyond just adding to aesthetics.
Smile maker’s or the Dental Professionals are proving to be the game changers in the overall personality of the person. They are not only just improving aesthetics but they are building individuals self- confidence, their self-esteem and bringing back their psychological well-being. The restoration of a beautiful smile can sometimes influence social interactions, builds strong interpersonal connections, marks the beginning of emotional recovery and reclaim their sense of self-worth.
In reality, a healthy and confident smile plays a crucial role in improving overall quality of life.
How dental aesthetics bridging the gap and transforming smiles and lives of people?
- Burn and Facial Trauma Survivors-Many individuals with facial burns or trauma experience severe social withdrawal and depression. Reconstructive and aesthetic dental–facial rehabilitation has helped such patients in:
• Regain speech and mastication,
• Regain self-confidence
• Re-enter education or employment,
• Overcome anxiety and depression - Many famous personalities have undergone dental work to enhance their smiles, often opting for dentures, veneers, and other cosmetic treatments. Here are some notable examples1:
• Gary Busey: After a motorcycle accident, he needed dentures and veneers to restore his smile.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones: She transformed her smile through cosmetic dentistry, including dentures, to boost her confidence.
• Tom Cruise: Early in his career, he had misaligned teeth, which he addressed with dental implants and veneers.
• George Clooney: His smile has changed over the years, with dental work playing a significant role in his transformation.
These transformations highlight the importance of dental care in maintaining a confident appearance, especially in the entertainment industry. - Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate: It requires a comprehensive intervention since it’s birth till teenage to not only enhance the aesthetics but also to restore the proper functioning of oral cavity.
- Frontline health professionals - identifying serious conditions such as oral cancer, systemic conditions and metabolic diseases during routine examinations. Early detection often leads to the better survival outcome.
- Improving nutrition in children and elderly people by restoring proper oral function.
Therefore , a smile restored is a life empowered? Do you also think so?
MBH/PS