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Our smiles can say a lot about us. But many of us don’t have the confidence to smile naturally. Some of us have that smile, you know the one, that we just do. The smile with no teeth that looks a little fake. Have you ever wondered why you may not smile confidently? Perhaps it’s down to your teeth or maybe you just don’t feel comfortable with it. It’s rare to see someone smile and show their teeth these days.
However, smiling can be a huge asset to you. In so many ways a smile can transform your days and make someone else’s. It can give you the confidence to enter a room, speak with people daily, and genuinely feel happier in yourself. However, if you feel like you are being held back then it might be time to look at how you can make some positive changes that will encourage you to smile a little more often. With that in mind, here are some of the things to think about.
Think about why you don’t feel confident in your smile
One of the first things to do would be to take a moment and consider why you might not feel confident smiling. Do you struggle to smile as someone walks past you? Smiling at people you know? Maybe you just feel awkward when you are forced to smile for a picture. Think about the scenarios in which you feel awkward and understand what makes you feel uncomfortable. By doing this you will be able to identify things you could work on or improvements that you could make by visiting a dentist.
Brush regularly
It’s quite an obvious one to point out at first. But brushing your teeth regularly, at least morning and night will improve the way your teeth look. Some people don’t brush for as long as they should. Did you know that the average time you should brush your teeth for is two minutes? But some of us don’t even manage one minute, especially if we are rushing. It may sound like such a simple thing, but it could drastically improve the way your teeth look and ultimately give you the confidence to smile more regularly.
Use a good toothpaste
It’s all well and good making sure we brush our teeth often. But it’s just as important to use a good toothpaste. Depending on what you want to do there is toothpaste to match it. For example, you can start by using a whitening toothpaste that can help reduce stains and give your teeth a brighter look. If you have sensitive teeth, then there is toothpaste to help reduce the sensitive feeling you can get. Paying close attention to how your teeth feel and your dental hygiene and health in general could help to improve things for you.
Leading dentists point out several reasons to use organic toothpaste. An organic toothpaste does not contain harmful chemicals, colours, dyes or any synthetic flavours that might end up harming your body in a negative fashion. It is sourced responsibly and can help you improve not only the health and strength of your teeth, but also protect your gums from the usual decays that are associated in our day-to-day life. An organic toothpaste is always a much better alternative than your standard chemical-laced products.
Think about dental work
If there is work that needs to be done then why not consider having things repaired. Fillings for teeth that have been damaged or chipped teeth can make someone feel subconscious. But these days dentists can work their magic on things like that and help improve your smiles. If your teeth aren’t straight, you could consider braces to help straighten them out. You could also look at future dental work in the future, or aim to get certain things done such as dental implants. While it may not be the obvious choice, making a drastic change to the way your teeth look could give you the confidence boost you need to get over any hangups you might have had in the past.
Improve your smile if needed
If you have gaps in your teeth or have had teeth out, then you can feel very uncomfortable smiling. There are specialist dentists that could improve the way your smile looks. It’s always recommended to do some research and seek advice from professionals or consider orthodontist practice management. Sometimes when we have had gaps in our teeth, for whatever reason, it can affect our other teeth. So, in the long run, this may not be for cosmetic reasons, it could be for your future dental health. Maybe it isn’t gaps and amor about how straight your teeth are, or perhaps there are things you need to have done such as teeth removed or dental work such as fillings. Getting these things done can help to improve how you feel and definitely increase your levels of confidence along the way. It could be that you might need to think about braces or ongoing treatment, but in the long term it could be one of the best decisions you make.
Smile more anyway
The bottom line is that you should smile more. The more you smile, the more you will begin to feel more confident in the way you look. It’s only you who will have a bad perception of your teeth and the way you look. So stop worrying about what people think and just be happy with how you smile. Let’s be fair this is easier said than done, but the more you do it, the more you will feel confident in yourself. Once you start to smile more, you will notice it that it becomes a more natural thing to do, rather than feelings like something you think about or force.
No matter how you feel, a smile can make a big difference. Not just to how you are feeling but also to someone you happen to smile to. A smile can give you the confidence to step into a room, speak to people you don’t know or generally feel happier. So if you feel like something is holding you back, then why wouldn’t you want to take some positive steps and actions. Whether it is dental work or you think about your own confidence levels and what you can do. Let’s hope that sharing some of these suggestions helps you on this positive journey to smiling more. After all, whe you smile, the world smiles with you.
