How To Find Confidence In Your Smile

 One of the things that are often seen on TV and in movies is people with stunningly perfect teeth. They look healthy, bright white and, of course, perfectly straight. Millions of people are uncomfortable with their teeth to the point that they would rather hide their smiles completely. 

If that resonates with you, and you often find yourself smiling with your mouth closed - even when you are having the best time, here are some tips to help you find your smile confidence again. 

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Practice 

This one might make you feel even more self-conscious for a short while, but it can be very helpful! Instead of just accepting that you will never smile in photos or around people again, do what you would do in any other situation. Practice until it becomes natural and you feel good doing something. 

There are a couple of ways that you could practice your smile - one of them is to take lots of selfies! Filter or no filter is up to you, but start taking selfies where you are smiling. The second option is to smile at yourself in the mirror every day. Over time you will get used to smiling widely - and more importantly, you won’t feel self-conscious about it because it will become second nature. 

Smile at strangers - even if you are in a city that is typically considered to be ‘hard’, smiling at strangers is a great way to practice. Part of the reason it is a good idea is that not everyone is going to smile back, making a return smile all the sweeter. 

Dentist 

Perhaps one of the reasons you don’t love your smile is that you haven’t seen a dentist in a while. Dentists are now more comfortable and equipped than ever to help people who have dental anxiety and other worries. This dentist who does dental implants in Newmarket ON highly recommends visiting a dental expert at least twice a year.

And some of the best processes aren’t invasive or even visible! Invisible braces are the ideal option for people who want straighter teeth - but don’t want to advertise the fact they have braces on. 

Don’t stop it

One of the things that people who don’t love their smiles do is often stop it before it starts. When something is very funny, they will cover their mouth with their hands. When it comes to smiling, they will hold their muscles still and smirk instead. 

For those who know that they do this, it is time to let it go. Instead of stopping the joy and happiness from reaching your face - just let it happen. 

Sometimes stopping the smile and hiding happiness does come from the worry that people are judging how they laugh or that single snaggletooth. But life is too short to keep your happiness hidden. 

Smiling is contagious too! So if you are around people who smile and laugh often, it will be exhausting to stop it all the time. 

Accepting the parts of us that we don’t love or like is something that contributes to our overall confidence too. This is great for all the other areas of our life, aside from the smile, style and how we dress can have a huge impact on how we feel too: Your First Impression Is Your Style!