When I was in college, I had a girlfriend who, while quite attractive, had some serious problems with her teeth. She was from Japan, and there is even a name for her dental condition, yaeba. It means that she had one or more teeth that poked out instead of straight down. The tooth sticks out, on its own, at a bad angle. Girls with yaeba usually do not like to show their teeth when they smile, and will either keep their mouths shut when they laugh or cover their mouths with their hands. Until recently, cosmetic dentistry wasn't common in Japan, so for a lot of women, they didn't really get that taken care of until they visited the United States or some other country that was more dentally progressive.
Aside from appearance and self esteem issues, cosmetic dentistry helps straighten out the teeth, bringing them into alignment, which prevents excessive wear and tear. When the teeth meet together properly they have a much better chance of lasting the lifetime of the patient, and oral health is directly connected to cardiovascular health as well. As far as collateral health, both mental and physical, having a smile that one is not ashamed to show might also mean that a patient will be more outgoing, more likely to be an active participant in activities that will lead to greater physical fitness, and far more confident as they face different situations. That confidence can translate into greater success in school, on the job, and when finding a life partner.
In the case of my girlfriend, she had her yaeba removed, along with a few other teeth, and then had braces applied to straighter and strengthen her teeth. Once the braces were removed, she had her teeth whitened and enameled. She also began to use a retainer to keep her smile exactly the way she had it reshaped. There was no use in spending all of that money, only to let things fall into a new state of disrepair. That was several years ago, and after we split up, we remained good friends. We have not seen each other in years, but the last time I saw her, the smile was still in tact.
So having straight and healthy teeth is more than just a matter of appearance. It can affect self confidence and health, and have a lasting impact of the way a person circumnavigates their course in life.
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