How would you feel if you didn’t like your smile? Many people are so embarrassed about their smile that they actually hide it or even avoid going out in public. Almost all adults think a beautiful smile is important to their social lives, according to an AACD survey. In fact, when it comes to career success, 74% of adults feel an unattractive smile can make them lose out on their dream job.

Not only that, but if you’re looking for love, a gorgeous smile can go a long way. Of those over age 50, more than 50% agree that a smile stays the most attractive as we age. In addition, 96% of adults believe that a healthy smile makes those of the opposite sex more appealing. So if you’re looking to do some work on your body, forget the liposuction and breast implants and focus on dental work instead.

When asked about how they feel about their teeth, 18% of people say they hide their teeth in photos, while 32% say they’re “concerned by the look of their teeth.” These are people who are good candidates for cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry offers many benefits. It can close spaces, reshape your teeth and make teeth whiter.

If you’re not happy about the color of your teeth, you’re not alone. Every year, Americans spend $1.4 billion on products that help whiten teeth. If long-lasting whitening is what you desire, a teeth whitening dentist can help. There are many teeth whitening systems that can help as well. While you can purchase special whitening toothpastes and strips, you’ll get better results by having a teeth-whitening treatment done in the dentist’s office. It’s more costly, but the results last much longer.

If you are missing teeth – like 30 million other Americans – you can consider dental implants. Three million people have teeth implants, and that number is growing in popularity. Dentists now perform 500,000 implants every year. Dental implants have a very high success rate – as high as 98%.

If you’re in need of cosmetic dental work, the time to do it is now. Ask your teeth whitening dentist about how to make your smile whiter and brighter than ever.