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Is Your Smile Hurting Your Career?

Did you know that cosmetic dentistry provides more than just beautiful smiles? In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®, 74% of adult Americans stated that an unattractive smile could hurt a person's chances for career success.

In a business setting, a confident smile can say a lot about a person's belief in their ability to successfully complete the task at hand. If your smile is less than stellar, don't despair – cosmetic dentistry can help uncover the real you.

Today's cosmetic dental treatment options include:

• Whitening – The most commonly prescribed cosmetic dental procedure, many whitening options are now available to consumers in a wide range of prices. Dentist-supervised treatments, such as Venus White®, remain the AACD recommended procedure for lightening discolored teeth.
• Bonding – An option for chipped or cracked teeth, bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile.
• Implants – A replacement for dentures, implants are a stronger, more attractive option for replacing missing or lost teeth. An anchor is placed in the patient's jaw, and a life-like ceramic restoration is built around it and matched to the original tooth color.
• Veneers – An increasingly popular procedure, veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made laminates that are affixed directly to the teeth. They are a great option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that did not respond well to whitening procedures.

To see the impact that a new smile can make in your life and your career, try a Venus Virtual Smile Makeover at www.tryavenussmile.com or download the free "My New Smile" app from iTunes.

As with any dental procedure, the AACD recommends that you consult with your dentist before undergoing any cosmetic dental treatment.

If you need help finding a qualified cosmetic dentist in your area, try the Dentist Search on www.myvenussmile.com. A simple zip code search will pull up nearby Venus member dentists – and will qualify you for FREE tooth whitening with Venus White, the professional take-home whitening system from Heraeus.

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