The truth is, after a few decades our mouths start to show the effects of all that wear and tear. Our smile does not look very appealing. We smile less often, showing fewer teeth and even less self-confidence.
Our attitude of dental self-delusion stands in marked contrast to how many of us deal with other physical shortcomings. We go to the gym and work out to keep our abs looking good, diet to lessen that potbelly, and get fitted for contact lenses to do away with the heavy glasses. We shop for Rogaine in hopes of getting back our full head of hair. What about your teeth? Aside from twice-a-year cleanings, many choose to simply tolerate the awful shape of their mouths.
In the past, this fatalistic attitude towards dental health might have been understandable. Our parents' generation had few alternatives. Unless you were a Hollywood star or some other high net worth individual whose livelihood depended on scheduled flashing of those pearly whites, you tolerated the deplorable condition of your teeth and gums. Except for the very wealthy, dental treatment was limited to repairing the damage done by decay.
Today it's a different story. Cosmetic dentistry is no longer the expensive, time-consuming and burdensome process of yesteryear. Consequently, millions of people have made the decision to upgrade their smiles.
Cosmetic dentistry is one of the fastest growing areas of the field. In a recent survey, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that the number of people who underwant tooth whitening or bleaching procedures more than tripled in the second half of the 1990s. The popularity of other forms of cosmetic dentistry has also skyrocketed,w ith the decrease in cost and discomfort levels, and the increase in public acceptance.
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