{"id":294,"date":"2024-02-07T02:07:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T02:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/?p=294"},"modified":"2024-03-13T02:07:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T02:07:29","slug":"what-your-smile-says-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/07\/what-your-smile-says-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Better than a Mood Ring: What Your Smile Says About You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_1074246011.jpeg\" alt=\"Picture of a young person smiling\" class=\"wp-image-295\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever watched a police procedural or heard a true crime podcast, you\u2019re probably aware of the fact that people can be identified via their fingerprints or their DNA. This is because they\u2019re different for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you might not know that the same can be said of your teeth. Everyone\u2019s smile is slightly different, and moreover, can say a lot about you. In fact, a dentist can tell a lot about who a person is via their teeth. Here are just a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most of the body, people\u2019s teeth change a lot as they get older. You might have noticed your own smile yellow slightly as you\u2019ve aged\u2014as it turns out, this is normal. When people get older, the light-colored enamel grows thinner, exposing the darker layers of the tooth underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not possible to grow back your enamel, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> like teeth whitening and veneers that may potentially turn back the clock on your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential for Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to think of the teeth as being entirely separate from the rest of the body, but the fact is that the condition of your oral health can have an influence on your likelihood of developing any of several other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease in particular has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer\u2019s. For this reason, it\u2019s important that you be diligent with your daily hygiene and talk to a dentist if you worry you may have gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might sound surprising, but certain personality types are more likely to develop some oral health problems. This can potentially affect how your teeth look or behave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxious or angry people, for example, tend to clench their jaw and grind their teeth quite often. Over time, this can potentially wear down the molars, affecting your ability to chew food. If this sounds like it might apply to you, you should talk to your dentist about a mouthguard to protect your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For nearly four decades, the team here at Sunrise Dental Center has been helping members of our community smile their brightest. Just like your teeth reflect you, we believe that our dentistry should represent our values: integrity, respect, and compassion. When you visit our office, you\u2019ll find a team that will attend to your every need, ensuring that you have everything you could want from your dental team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about how to make your smile really shine, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (713) 869-9973.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve ever watched a police procedural or heard a true crime podcast, you\u2019re probably aware of the fact that people can be identified via their fingerprints or their DNA. This is because they\u2019re different for everyone. However, you might not know that the same can be said of your teeth. Everyone\u2019s smile is slightly different, and moreover, can say a lot about you. 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