Smile confidence is essential for a high quality of life. If you want to have positive interactions with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and loved ones, model the right behavior for your children, and simply feel good about yourself, smiling is important. When you grin, you release endorphins, putting others at ease. You make an impression which has been scientifically proven to raise chances of getting a job or having better luck in romance if you have a nice-looking, warm, bright, confident smile. Are you convinced yet? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on cosmetic dentistry.
Questions
Q1. True or false – When first invented, porcelain veneers were attached by denture adhesive.
Q2. True or false – George Washington’s dentures were made out of pearl based materials.
Q3. True or false – Teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic dental procedure.
Q4. True or false – Teeth whitening takes years off of the way you look.
Answers
A1. TRUE – When originally invented by a California dentist, veneers utilized the same adhesive method as dentures, which meant they were only a temporary fix. In fact, their main use during their advent was in films and television shows to help actors temporarily change their appearance to play a particular character.
A2. FALSE – George Washington had two pairs of very expensive “false” teeth that were loaned to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. The dentures were made out of hippopotamus ivory. Unfortunately, they were stolen before they could be exhibited.
A3. TRUE – Whitening teeth is one of the most common and popular cosmetic procedures. Other cosmetic dental treatments include bonding, crowns/caps, porcelain veneers, dental contouring, gum lifts, and complete smile makeovers.
A4. TRUE – Teeth age naturally as we get older. The stains of coffee, tobacco products, dark foods, and simple time will cause your teeth to become dull and more yellow in their tint. If you want a cosmetic procedure that requires no surgery, and can be done in as little as two hours, in-office teeth bleaching with laser light is a great option.
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