Cosmetic dentistry including bleaching, cosmetic porcelain veneers, invisible braces, tooth colored fillings and porcelain crowns are very important aspects to the modern dental practice.
For people who suffer from low self esteem and pressures to smile in front of a camera these procedures can be their best friend. Since the smile is the first thing noticed by others possessing a confident smile also shows higher self confidence and self worth to others.
I treated a neighbor of mine with cosmetic dental veneers and crowns about 2 years ago and saw him at a neighborhood birthday party the other day. He saw me and started bragging that these (as he was pointing at his teeth) are the best investment I have ever made. You see that they will last him many years to come whereas the investments in housing and the stock market have gone down his smile hasn’t. He is a business owner in the Metro Detroit area and he had to sell his services to professionals. With a poor smile he lacked the confidence to present himself in front of banks and others in decision making positions. Once he had a beautiful smile that he was proud of his exterior was reflective of his interior and this made a difference in his demeanor and outlook.
Dr. Antolak has been practicing Cosmetic, implant, sedation and general dentistry for the past 23 years and is a contributing columnist for “Ask The Gentle Dentist” in the Senior Living News and the Advisor/Source newspapers for the past 8 years.
About The Author
Dr. Robert Antolak, DDS graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality and appropriate cosmetic, sedation and general dentistry in the most comfortable and gentle way possible. Because being a dentist has been a lifelong dream, Dr. Antolak has a passion for the profession. He enjoys helping people feel better about their smiles and therefore their self-image with dental implant and cosmetic dentistry. His Dental Practice is located in Shelby Township, Michigan. For more information visit The Gentle Dentist.