
Nov
Natural teeth are one of the most important parts of a person’s physical
appearance. The face is the most definitive part of a person’s looks,
and teeth are a key constituent of the face. The desire to have natural
and normal looks is common for both men and women. It is an innate human
desire, and it has nothing to do with gender. Therefore, cosmetic
dentistry is as important for men as it is for women.
Who does not want well formed, natural white teeth? Basic cosmetic
dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening, braces and crowns are
important for anyone suffering from malformed, broken, chipped,
irregular, or discolored teeth. If cosmetic dentistry can help to
correct such conditions for men, then it is a welcome thing. A great
smile has no relation to gender. It can do as much good to the
personality of a man as a woman’s.
Men with normal or good looks tend to perform much better in their
personal and professional lives as compared to those who may have a
flaw in their natural looks. It raises the confidence and self-esteem of
a man who feels good about his own physical appearance. That helps him
in his personal relationships as well as in his career. Such men usually
have the qualities of natural leadership, initiative and enthusiasm.
In fact, there is an increasing trend of men opting for cosmetic
dentistry treatments to improve their facial profile. The AACD data
collected from its member dentists shows that nearly one-third of all
patients of cosmetic dentistry are males. That is a very substantial
figure, which shatters any myths or false impressions that anyone may
have in this regard. The men who hesitate to go for cosmetic dentistry
treatments may draw comfort from these facts and go ahead and improve
their looks as well as their lives with cosmetic dentistry.
Mark A Cruz graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986 and started a dental practice in Monarch Beach, CA upon graduation. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is a member of various dental organizations. He was a part-time lecturer at UCLA and a member of the faculty group practice and was past assistant director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He has served on the National Institute of Health/NIDCR (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research) Grant review Committee in Washington D.C. as well as on the editorial board for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (Elsevier) and is currently serving on the DSMB (data safety management board) for the NPBRN (national practice-based research network.