The Power of Your Smile: Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help Your Career?

A national survey conducted by Delta Dental asked Americans what they relate to success, and a majority of adults responded that their smile has a big impact on their overall success. Whether in a job interview, on a first date, or in wedding photos, having an unmarred smile that’s bright, complete, and aligned can offer a life-changing confidence boost. Learn more about how these smile traits are related to success in careers and what treatments may be able to help make your dream smile a reality.

What’s the Connection Between an Attractive Smile & Career Success?

Your smile is often the first trait that your potential future employers will judge you based on, which makes sense why cosmetic flaws like discoloration and dental damage can have such an impact in job interviews or promotions. By addressing these concerns with cosmetic dentistry, you can enjoy three main benefits that carry over to your professional career:

• Give a Positive First Impression: With a flaw-free smile, you’re more likely to show it off! This will allow you to give a more positive first impression to your future employer and coworkers, instilling more confidence in your abilities and making you feel like a great person to work alongside.
• Boost Your Confidence: When your grin isn’t overtaken by discoloration and other imperfections that make you want to hide it behind your lips or hands, you may feel less self-conscious about letting it show. This boost of confidence can impact you throughout every area of your life, both personal and professional.
• Improve Your Career Performance: If you work in sales or directly with clients, you may be more likely to close important deals with a welcoming and beautiful smile that leaves your customers with a good feeling about you!

What Cosmetic Treatment is Right For You?

If you’re interested in boosting your career success via transforming your smile, you have a whole list of restorative and cosmetic treatments you can choose from. Depending on what flaws are most important for you to fix, you may benefit from any of the following services:

• Veneers: These are versatile sheaths that can be cemented over the visible surface of prepared teeth to conceal discoloration, gaps, slight misalignment, and damage.
• Metal-Free Restorations: Crafted from biocompatible, tooth-colored materials like composite resin and ceramic, metal-free fillings and crowns allow you to strengthen and treat damaged teeth without drawing attention to them.
• Cosmetic Bonding: As a fast and cost-effective cosmetic solution to repair damaged teeth, cosmetic bonding can typically be completed within a single appointment.
• Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening is safe for your teeth and much more effective than store-bought products.

If you believe you could benefit from more than one of these treatments, or you’re looking into ways to replace missing teeth, the best first step to take is to schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dentist. They can guide you through all of your options, making sure you choose the one that best fits your goals. Once you complete the process, not only will you enjoy dawning a smile that exudes confidence, but you may also see a boost in your career success!

About the Practice

At Laura Philipps, DMD, our team is led by two talented and experienced dentists, Dr. Laura Philipps, and Dr. Marisa Ramos. With their combined experience, they’re able to offer patients a new lease on their smiles, providing a large menu of restorative and cosmetic services that can enhance and restore the health and appearance of teeth. For questions or to schedule a consultation, visit our website or call 432-570-4433.