We all have insecurities, for some it is their legs or something to do with their personality, for others it is their nose, or else it is their teeth. Thousands of people up and down the country wake up every day feeling blue about their teeth. We’re constantly delivered pictures through our social media feeds of perfect white smiles, standards that are usually only met through work done by a cosmetic dentist in Glasgow.

We at Smile Dental Care Glasgow want all of our patients to feel happy with the smile that they’re exhibiting and will do all we can in supporting you to reach that point. For many of you that will mean working with our cosmetic dentist in Glasgow in building the smile you want. But how do you know if you’re the right candidate for cosmetic dentistry? And how do you know you’re doing it for the right reasons?

What is cosmetic dentistry?

When we talk about cosmetic dentistry we’re referring to all the things our dentist can do to change the way your teeth or gums look. These procedures are done in the most part in order to change the way you look, not for function. The most common cosmetic dentistry procedures include teeth straightening, veneers, white fillings and teeth whitening.

Knowing it is right for you

Cosmetic dentistry comes with varying degrees of seriousness as some procedures are more permanent than others. For example, if you’re just looking to whiten teeth then even though you do need to think about it carefully, you perhaps don’t need to take the same consideration as if you were going to have a full set of veneers done.

When you set out on any cosmetic journey you need to be sure you’re in the right mindset to do so.

Questions to ask yourself from your cosmetic dentist in Glasgow

Is this the right time? If you’re recently been through a big life change or a traumatic event it could be time to just hold off on making any big decisions that could seriously impact the way that you look. Humans by nature tend to put their feelings into things rather than facing them. If you’ve suddenly decided you want to change your teeth, ask yourself why? Have they always bothered you or is this a new thing post break-up? Your dentist isn’t going anywhere so it is best to wait. 

How long have you wanted to change your teeth? It is really important that we don’t just act on impulse when it comes to cosmetics. If this is something you’ve wanted since your early teens then it is likely you aren’t going to suddenly change your mind now. If, however, this has only been something you’ve been looking into for a few weeks it could be the time to stop and think before moving forward. Rushing into cosmetics can be like rushing into a new tattoo, if you aren’t quite sure you could end up with something you never actually wanted.

What to learn more about cosmetic dentistry? Contact our practice for more information.