by Dr. James Younan, DMD, MPH, Director of Dental, Sun Life Health
When we think about braces, the first thing that comes to mind is how expensive they are. You can say the same thing about an iPhone, but that doesn’t seem to stop people from buying the new iPhone every year, does it?
It’s all about priorities and what is important to you. Do you want that nice new 48 megapixel camera with 5x zoom? Or what about that awesome new color that Apple just released?
Is your smile important to you? Do you know what impact a smile has on a person’s life?
Imagine you are doing something at the house, you trip and fall to the floor. After getting up, you look in the mirror and realize your two front teeth are chipped. They don’t hurt, they just look different to you.
What would you do next? Would you say it’s too expensive to fix and leave your teeth as is? Or would you panic and rush to the dentist to get them fixed ASAP?
If you said you would rush to the dentist, then you are concerned with the way your teeth look. You can’t let people see you like that, right? If this is you, I want you to think about all the people who did not fall and chip their teeth. Some people are born with crowded teeth or extra spacing between their teeth.
Many children and adults are bullied and made fun of because of their teeth. This has an impact on how well a child performs in school, this affects the confidence of individuals, and it can also prevent them from getting a job.
Think about that for a second. If someone was interviewing for a customer service job at your company and they had a “weird” smile, would you use that against them?
Your smile plays a huge part in your mental health, your overall health, your ability to get a job and so much more. Sun Life Health recognizes the impact of a smile.
At Sun Life Health Orthodontics, you will be welcomed with a free consultation for braces, reduced fees for qualifying patients, affordable payment plans and you will be catered to by an experienced staff using the latest technology.
Braces are important, and they don’t have to be expensive. Keep Smiling!
