Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dental treatments have become more popular than ever before especially now that more Americans are living longer and aging more gracefully with the help of plastic surgery. Periodontal plastic surgery has also felt this trend as it has experienced a significant shift toward cosmetic-related surgery to help make smiles last a lifetime.A recent poll of 253 consumers conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology found that:
- 50% consider the smile the first facial feature they notice
- 80% are not happy with their smile
- Respondents were seven times more likely to have periodontal, smile enhancement procedures, than face-lifts
- Smile enhancement procedures outnumbered eyelid surgeries five to one