Are you on the hunt for a new job, or are you looking for ways to leap forward in your current position? Learning new skills, working on your resume, and other practical steps could certainly help you reach your goals. But did you know that your teeth might even be able to give you an advantage? Indeed, cosmetic dentistry treatments could enhance your smile and might even improve your career! How is that the case? This blog post explains.
Heightened Confidence
A person with an appropriate level of confidence is more likely to take reasonable risks than someone who is plagued by low self-esteem. For example, you may be more inclined to ask your supervisor about a raise, apply for a promotion, or take on challenging projects.
Sadly, many individuals who feel self-conscious about their teeth are reluctant to take such risks; they do not want to do anything that could put them in the spotlight. Something as simple as whitening your teeth or fixing that little chip in the front of your smile might give you the confidence boost you need to reach your full potential.
Change Others’ Perceptions
Your appearance is not the most interesting thing about you. However, others do pay attention to the way you look. If your teeth have significant discoloration, misalignment, or other imperfections, that might negatively affect how people view you. This is especially true when you interact with individuals who have not yet had time to learn about your beautiful personality traits.
Conversely, individuals with attractive, healthy teeth are often perceived as being approachable, successful, and likeable. Cosmetic dentistry treatments might play a role in making clients and potential employers feel drawn to you.
Improved Work Performance
Data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “Over $45 billion is lost in productivity in the United States each year because of untreated oral disease.” That estimate emphasizes the importance of preventing problems like decay and gum disease. However, it also indirectly points to the benefits of cosmetic treatment.
Prior to approving you for cosmetic treatments, your dentist will verify that your mouth is healthy. Following your aesthetic procedure, you might be more motivated to take excellent care of your teeth. As a result, you may have a lower risk of missing work due to a painful oral health problem or of being distracted by a bothersome toothache.
Cosmetic dentistry has the potential to do more than make you look good — it could boost your career!
Meet the Practice
The All Dental team is proud to serve our community by providing a broad range of dental treatments, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services. We pay great attention to detail and aim to satisfy each and every patient. If you would like to enhance your smile, we would be pleased to talk to you about your options. Contact our Westborough office at 508-217-7265.