This time of year, we tend to talk about what we’re thankful for. Have you ever given much thought to how great it is to have a healthy smile?
Thanks to modern preventative dentistry, more of us are keeping our teeth healthy for a lifetime. Tooth loss is at a low point in history. It may be an underrated thing to be thankful for but having a healthy and functional smile and bite is truly a great reason to celebrate. Here are just a couple of reasons why:
Being Able to Smile Around the People You Love
There’s something to be said about the self-confidence a healthy smile provides. When your teeth and gums are in great shape, you’ll be able to smile and laugh around people without feeling embarrassed with the way your smile looks.
Studies show that people who have attractive and healthy teeth tend to smile more. And similar studies show us that people who smile more frequently are seen to be happier and friendlier than people who do not.
When you have healthy teeth, you are more likely to laugh to your heart’s content and smile in all of the holiday family photos you want.
Enjoying All of Your Favorite Foods
A healthy, functional bite allows you to eat whatever you want with ease. Eating is certainly a pleasurable experience on top of being very important for nourishing our bodies. There is probably no meal that warms the heart and ignites fond memories of family and friends than Thanksgiving. From those sticky peanut brittle candies that grandma set out when you arrive to the tart cranberry sauce, turkey, gravy and stuffing on the dinner table, when you have a healthy set of chompers you can dive right in without having to think twice. So, pile on the mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin or pecan pie, and eat up! You won’t have to worry about skipping any of your favorite courses if your teeth are healthy.
If your smile isn’t in the shape you want, call us!
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan offers comprehensive pediatric dental care and orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages to help get your smile back in tip top shape this holiday season. If you or your child is unable to eat comfortably because of a dental problem, please give us a call.
