A new year is just around the corner, and that means one thing—countless people are signing up for gym memberships or looking for a new diet that will help them lose weight and look their best in 2022. The problem is, while these methods can be effective, they take a very long time to bear fruit. So long, in fact, that most people will lose steam and give up by February. Committing to exercising more and eating better are great long-term goals, but if you want to look and feel better relatively quickly, then cosmetic dentistry is your best option. Why? Here’s why…

1. It’s Fast

Even if you start working out and dieting today, you likely won’t see dramatic results for about three to six months. But, with a cosmetic dentist, you can achieve a brighter, more stunning smile in as little as one appointment. Whether you simply want brighter teeth or to repair some chipped or cracked teeth, this can be done in just a fraction of the time while dramatically improving your appearance for years to come.

2. You Have More Control

One of the big secrets of the dieting/fitness industry is that you can’t focus weight loss on a specific area of the body. So, if you’re hoping to slim your waist, for example, it’s impossible to target the extra fat in that particular area—it’s just not how human biology and the metabolism works. But with cosmetic dentistry, you are in complete control of the final result. Do you want your teeth to be bigger, straighter, or look more like the celebrities you see on TV? With the right dentist, you can modify every aspect of your smile, from the color to the spacing to the size of your teeth, and achieve your perfect result.

3. The Results Will Last Through 2022 & Beyond

Talk to any personal trainer or person who has lost a lot of weight, and they will tell you that actually maintaining the results is the most difficult part of the process. The same goes for dieting. However, once your smile has been refreshed by a cosmetic dentist, the results can easily last for years and even the rest of your life. Professional teeth whitening is designed to endure for several months, porcelain veneers have a 15-25 year lifespan, and once your teeth have been straightened, they’ll stay that way forever (assuming you wear your retainers!).

This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t pledge to working out and eating healthier in 2022—these are extremely positive lifetime goals. But, if you want to look and feel better fast and enjoy the results for the foreseeable future, cosmetic dentistry is the way to go. That way, you’ll be able to smile confidently no matter what 2022 throws at you.  

About the Author

Dr. Krysten Jackson and Dr. Eric Parsons work with each patient to help them achieve their ideal smiles here at El Reno Family Dentistry. Whether you want a minor change or dramatic makeover, they can help you turn your dream look into a reality using cosmetic treatments like veneers, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and more. To see what’s possible and start getting the smile you deserve today, you can schedule an appointment by clicking here.