Imagine your future partner. Do you picture a fantastic and friendly smile? Do you feel warm and loved when you see their happy expression? The road to falling and staying in love can be complicated. No one is perfect, and you may have mere seconds to make a powerful impression! How can your unhealthy smile thwart your efforts for love? On the other hand, how can you appeal to someone you just met and entice them to get to know you better with your smile?
How Can Poor Oral Health Affect My Love Life?
You have poor oral health when your teeth and gums are not properly cleaned and maintained. If neglected, a substance called plaque, which is white and sticky, adheres to your enamel and then hardens. As a result, several problems can occur that directly affect your romantic relationship.
Bad Breath
Plaque contains harmful, stinky bacteria that love to feed on sugars in your mouth. When they have sugar, they release smelly acids into your mouth, making your breath unpleasant to be around. Who wants to kiss or even be near a stinky mouth?
Damaged Teeth
Whether tooth damage results from an injury like chipping a tooth or getting a cavity, harmed teeth rarely function well and look attractive. Without a full set of healthy pearly whites, you may not be able to bite and chew as efficiently or effectively, and you may experience pain when you eat or drink certain things. Instead of focusing on getting to know your date, you may spend that time worried about triggering tooth sensitivity or pain.
Imperfect Teeth
You don’t have to be flawless to find the love of your life, but having noticeable flaws in your smile can become distracting. Rather than giving you their undivided attention, they may stare at your chipped or stained teeth, wondering about your habits and when the last time you visited the dentist was.
How Can I Improve My Smile to Help My Love Life?
Obviously, your ability to find and keep a romantic partner depends on more than just your smile, but here are ways you can make sure this feature doesn’t stand between you and love.
Excellent Oral Hygiene
Brushing and flossing must become part of your daily oral hygiene. You have only a few hours to clear plaque away before it hardens, at which point, removal is more challenging. However, keeping your mouth clean reduces odor, discoloration, and decay-related damage. At least every six months, you should see your dentist for a professional cleaning and checkup. Their polishing instrument can remove surface stains, and catching any signs of trouble early can help you retain your healthy tooth enamel.
Repairs
If you have teeth needing to be treated and repaired, don’t wait. Get this work done so that when you smile, you have confidence and can focus on the person in front of you.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Even those who would like minor tweaks in their teeth, such as the color or shape, can find a simple solution in cosmetic dentistry. As a result, you can love your own smile and have the courage to let it show in front of others.
On your path to finding and holding onto love, your smile can not only communicate your feelings but also attract potential partners. It is worth considering this important feature to increase your chances of discovering the right person for you.
About the Author
Dr. Stephen Boyles grew up in the Midland area and is the son of a dentist. He enjoys seeing the difference a confident smile makes in the lives of his patients, which is why he has received advanced training for even complex procedures. In fact, he is a Master with the Academy of General Dentistry, which is a distinction only about 6 percent of all dentists in the United States have earned. If you are concerned about your oral health or aesthetic, don’t hesitate to call us at 432-685-7011 and schedule an appointment.