由 home-healthhaven 
I remember back in school when the dentist would visit once a year. He’d tell us how important it was to brush twice a day and use dental floss. We didn’t really pay much attention though, being so young. The best part of his visits was the goody bag we each got, filled with a new toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss.
Fast-forward to getting older, and those dentist’s talks come back to mind. You start wishing you had listened more closely and followed his advice. I have always taken good care of my teeth. While my teeth have never been naturally white—they’ve always had a cream color—I’ve treated them like gold. I brush for two full minutes each morning and night and floss a couple of times a day, yet I still haven’t been lucky in avoiding dental issues. I’ve spent countless hours at the dentist, getting fillings, root canals, and crowns.
It’s frustrating, going to the dentist regularly with painful toothaches even when you’re diligent about dental care. I wondered why this was happening to me when I took such good care of my teeth, but sometimes, no matter what you do, you just don’t have strong teeth. Despite getting unwanted fillings and crowns, I stuck to my routine and my dentist confirmed I was doing the right things. Thankfully, all the dental work had been on my back teeth—until one dreaded day.
During a routine check-up after being problem-free for six months, the dentist told me my front teeth needed fillings. Those fillings didn’t last long, and soon enough, I had four crowns in the front of my mouth. But they kept falling out because there wasn’t enough tooth left for them to hold on to, leaving me with embarrassing gaps for weeks.
Eventually, my long-time dentist had a serious conversation with me about my options. Replacing the crowns was costly and wasn’t working anymore. We had to decide between getting a bridge or dentures. I was horrified; I wasn’t old, but the constant cost of replacing my front teeth was becoming too much. I could’ve bought a new car with that money.
We chose dentures, though I was never comfortable with them. I was convinced everyone knew I had them, and I couldn’t eat certain foods, feeling self-conscious at dinners. It was more a mental block than an actual issue with the dentures. Then I heard about cosmetic dental surgery and decided to explore it. After getting it done, my life changed. My confidence returned, and I was happy to smile again, proud of my new beautiful pearly whites.
There’s no need to be embarrassed about your smile. The “all on four” dental surgery was a game-changer for me. It boosted my self-esteem and let me live my life without worrying about my dentures.