{"id":304,"date":"2018-05-10T13:40:45","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T13:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsofttouch.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2020-05-04T12:03:25","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T12:03:25","slug":"the-power-of-a-smile-whats-holding-you-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsofttouch.com\/blog\/the-power-of-a-smile-whats-holding-you-back\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of a Smile: What\u2019s Holding You Back?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"O'Fallon<\/a>Do you know the power behind a smile? Studies have shown the remarkable impact that a smile can have on your personal well-being, your social acceptance, your health and so much more. In fact, social scientists have uncovered research studies that show that genuine smiles help you deal with negative emotions better, recover from grief more easily and be happier overall. Smiles portray positivity and warmth and can even boost your immune system and lower your stress levels. So what is holding you back from smiling more and gaining these powerful benefits? For many, it is the way their smile looks that makes them smile less or even hide their smile.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t tapping into the power of your smile due to teeth imperfections, cosmetic dentistry<\/a> can help. It may not be as time-consuming, painful or costly as you may think. In fact, a large majority of cosmetic dental procedures can be performed in 1 to 2 office visits. With the use of sedation dentistry and modern office amenities, your smile enhancement can feel more like a trip to the spa than the dentist.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t like the teeth you were born with? Unhappy with the way your smile looks after a mouth injury or years of poor dental habits? You are not alone. Cosmetic dentistry is designed to address a wide variety of smile flaws, including the following:<\/p>\n