Job interviews, meetings, sales calls, recruiting events, performance reviews: all of these are important face-to-face events that could impact your career. So what does your smile have to do with them? Surprisingly, a lot! Dr. Helen Ragsdale practices aesthetic dentistry in Austin, TX, and can help you elevate your smile through cosmetic procedure. Below, learn about how investing in a more beautiful smile could help you boost your career.
If you’re ready for whiter or straighter teeth, or are desiring a total smile makeover, Dr. Helen Ragsdale in Austin, TX, offers superior, experienced care with a variety of financing options that make your new smile more accessible than you think. For more information or to schedule a cosmetic consultation, call our office at 512-346-4690.
Aesthetic Dentistry
Aesthetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that involves procedures and techniques to improve the overall appearance, shape, color, and alignment of the smile. This includes treatments in professional teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, gum lifts, and orthodontics.
Candidates for Treatment
Before cosmetic treatments can begin, Dr. Ragsdale performs a thorough examination to determine that no restorative treatments are necessary. Any dental decay, periodontal disease, or other oral health issues must be treated before cosmetic work can begin. This is not only to improve the health of your mouth, but to ensure that your cosmetic procedures are successful and can provide lasting improvement.
Confidence is Key
Your smile has a big impact on how others perceive you and even how you feel about yourself.
One of the keys to advancing in your career is to have confidence in yourself and your abilities. People who are embarrassed or unhappy with their smile may find themselves consciously (or unconsciously) hiding their smile or refraining from smiling during social situations. Smiling is how people convey happiness and confidence. By hiding your smile, you may be signaling to others that you are not confident, or are not enthusiastic or excited about a certain opportunity.
First Impressions
First impressions are crucial in your career. According to a study by Kelton Global, 29% of Americans say that a person’s teeth are the first thing they notice when meeting someone for the first time. Similar to how your clothes and hair communicate things about yourself, your smile also can communicate who you are before you even speak. A bright, confident smile can help others find you trustworthy and help to improve your first impression.
From the Inside Out
Smiles not only communicate to others, but can even improve your own ability to deal with stress and feel happy and satisfied at work. A study from the University of Kansas found that smiling helps reduce the body’s response to stress and lowers the heart rate in tense situations. In other words, smiling can help you feel better and stay healthier while on the clock.
Aesthetic Smiles in Austin, TX
As you can tell, a beautiful smile is worth investing in! A smile you feel confident showing off can have a huge impact on how you are perceived socially — and how you feel about yourself, too. Think cosmetic procedures are only for the rich and famous? Think again; professional whitening and dental bonding have very attainable price points for many patients, and we proudly accept CareCredit, a medical financing solution with easy monthly payments. See for yourself what a new smile can do for you; contact us today at 512-346-4690.
