Why do Teeth Matter?
What is the big deal about having a healthy mouth? To many people the answer seems obvious; a healthy mouth means having confidence to smile, being able to speak clearly, being able to eat all kinds of food, and having a healthy body overall. Let’s look at each of these positive outcomes a bit more closely.
Smile with Confidence
Say cheese! How many times have we heard this when being asked to smile for a photo? In the age of selfies and constant social media postings, you want to feel confident with your smile. Improved confidence can affect your job prospects, income, and relationships. A great smile is one of the first things people notice when meeting someone new, whether it’s at a job interview, a nightclub, or a playground!
Your smile conveys information about you. If you take care of your teeth, people make the assumption you also take care of other important things. Likewise, a mouth that has missing teeth, bad breath, and decay, gives the message that care is not taken with other matters as well. So make your teeth matter!
Speaking Clearly
Have you noticed that some people do not speak clearly or have a bit of a lisp? Often that is due to poor tooth alignment or missing teeth. If you do not have front teeth, you cannot make a ‘t’ sound for instance.
Not Being Limited by Certain Foods
Do you enjoy eating corn on the cob, apples, carrots, or a good steak? These all require some good healthy teeth! Eating a healthy diet is easiest when your teeth are strong and in good shape. Eating a diet of only soft foods is bad for your gut, waistline, and jaw. Our jaws need to be chewing and working in order to stay strong and maintain a wide pallet.
Look and Feel Great
When we are conscious about what we are consuming, we are naturally eating healthier! Eating well helps us stay healthy and gives us the ability to enjoy a good quality of life. Lowering our sugar intake and drinking plenty of water keeps our teeth, brain, and body healthy.
Make Your Teeth Matter!
Taking care of your teeth is relatively simple – brush gently a few times a day, floss once a day, and rinse with a fluoride rinse. There are so many benefits for so little time and effort! Additionally, don’t forget to visit Downtown Dental Centre for your regular checkup to ensure everything is looking good and staying healthy.
