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The lips may be the subject of extra attention on and around Valentine\u2019s Day, but the mouth and smile deserve to look and feel their best each and every one of the 364 other days of the year. The smile is intrinsically linked to confidence (or a lack thereof), and cosmetic dentist\u00a0Dr. Husam Almunajed of Empire Dental Aesthetics in New Your City<\/a>\u00a0points to The Power and Paradox of Physical Attractiveness<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Dr. Gordon Patzer as proof. Dr. Almunajed explains, \u201cThere is a perceived hierarchy of the facial components that contribute to attractiveness. There are five predominant factors, and three of them\u2014the teeth, smile and lips\u2014are direct dental components.\u201d With this in mind, here are three easy ways to improve the appearance of your smile and boost your attractiveness for Valentine\u2019s Day and beyond.<\/p>\n

Teeth whitening<\/strong>
\nDiscolored teeth detract from an otherwise beautiful smile, but teeth whitening offers a quick and often dramatic fix. \u201cIn-office whitening treatments use a bleaching agent to erase many types of stains, and optimal results can often be achieved in one treatment and enhanced with at-home maintenance,\u201d Dr. Almunajed says. However, grey stains caused by tetracycline do not respond to whitening efforts, and improving this type of discoloration requires veneers or other restorations to recreate a more visibly pleasing shade. Dr. Almunajed adds, \u201cVeneers may also be a better approach for patients who have stains along with other smile imperfections such as uneven tooth length, shape, spacing and positioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Proper daily care<\/strong>
\nDr. Almunajed shares, \u201cThe best way to maintain an attractive smile is to brush every morning and night, floss and use mouthwash at bedtime, and visit the dentist twice a year.\u201d If your teeth are prone to particular issues (including cavities, sensitivity or gum inflammation), your dentist will customize an at-home plan to meet your specific needs and prevent these problems from progressing.<\/p>\n

Fresh breath<\/strong>
\n\u201cBad breath isn\u2019t always caused by a lack of oral care, and other causes include dry mouth, gum disease, medical conditions and even certain medications,\u201d explains Dr. Almunajed. The first step in treating bad breath is identifying the source. Addressing gum disease with periodontic treatment or managing other health conditions can improve unpleasant breath and promote self-confidence.<\/p>\n

Lip care<\/strong>
\nDr. Almunajed says, \u201cThink of the lips as the \u2018frame\u2019 for the smile\u2014and a piece of artwork looks better with a beautiful border than hung as a piece of canvas on a wall, right?\u201d Lip care is as simple as maintaining moisture (especially this time of year) with a hydrating and protective balm that contains SPF, and exfoliating dry, flaky skin if necessary. \u201cThe key is being gentle on this delicate skin, and lightly buffing the lips with a soft washcloth generally gets the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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