{"id":115,"date":"2017-08-05T16:47:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-05T16:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2017-09-26T11:15:08","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T11:15:08","slug":"reasons-invest-smile-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/reasons-invest-smile-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Invest in Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock_87593851_SMALL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman considering the financial investment of cosmetic dentistry \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock_87593851_SMALL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock_87593851_SMALL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock_87593851_SMALL.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Most of the patients we see are unhappy with some aspect of their smiles. Color, shape, size, or position of teeth, whatever part of your smile you\u2019re unhappy with, there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> solution that will deliver the flawless, natural-looking smile you\u2019ve always wanted. If the cost of treatment is causing you to hesitate before committing to a cosmetic smile transformation, take a few moments to read this blog about the benefits of investing in your smile.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Some of the Positive Effects of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/h2>\n<p>Research polls conducted by a variety of sources report similar findings when it comes to our perception of others at first meeting \u2013 people notice a smile more often than any other aspect of someone\u2019s appearance. What does your smile say to people? These same studies indicate that people with healthy, attractive smiles are viewed as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart<\/li>\n<li>Hard working<\/li>\n<li>Healthy<\/li>\n<li>Young<\/li>\n<li>Attractive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those people with damaged, decayed, or missing teeth are perceived in the opposite way. In fact, a recent employment poll indicated that people with flawed smiles were much less likely to receive a promotion or be hired for a job. Your smile says a lot about you, and it\u2019s worth the investment to ensure you\u2019re making the right impression in every personal and professional situation.<\/p>\n<h2>What Cosmetic Dentistry can do For You<\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous benefits to cosmetic dentistry. If you\u2019re still not sure that a smile makeover plan is worth the monetary and time commitment, consider the following advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased confidence that allows you to interact in any situation without hesitation \u2013 smile in family photos, lead a business meeting, or meet a new friend.<\/li>\n<li>Desire to share your beautiful smile more often, which can extend your lifespan. Studies indicate people who smile more often live longer.<\/li>\n<li>Improved oral health is common as people take better care of their cosmetically treated smiles.<\/li>\n<li>Look and feel younger with white, straight, healthy teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Meet Dr. Phillip A Lisk<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Lisk and our entire Raleigh dental team are dedicated to helping patients understand how to keep their whole, healthy smiles for life. If you want to learn more about dentistry in our office, please keep up with our blog. You\u2019ll hear all about our latest community events and wide array of dentistry services. Please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> if you have questions or need to schedule an appointment. At the Raleigh dental office of Phillip A. Lisk, DDS, we\u2019re always here to help \u2013 from preventive dental checkups to complete cosmetic smile makeovers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the patients we see are unhappy with some aspect of their smiles. Color, shape, size, or position of teeth, whatever part of your smile you\u2019re unhappy with, there\u2019s a cosmetic dentistry solution that will deliver the flawless, natural-looking smile you\u2019ve always wanted. 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