{"id":1119,"date":"2014-05-07T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2014-05-07T16:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2014\/05\/an-investment-in-your-smile-may-help-avert-the-crisis-of-midlife\/"},"modified":"2014-05-07T16:02:42","modified_gmt":"2014-05-07T16:02:42","slug":"an-investment-in-your-smile-may-help-avert-the-crisis-of-midlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/an-investment-in-your-smile-may-help-avert-the-crisis-of-midlife\/","title":{"rendered":"An Investment In Your Smile May Help Avert The Crisis Of Midlife"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/midlife_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-782962\" \/><strong>PEOPLE JOKE ABOUT A SO-CALLED MIDLIFE \u201cCRISIS\u201d.<\/strong> But instead, let\u2019s consider it a \u201cmidlife wake-up\u201d! Changes during midlife are very real. They can stress our bodies and our lives&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hormonal shifts happen to both men and women during midlife<\/li>\n<li>lifestyles change as children move out, or as needs increase for aging parents<\/li>\n<li>people experience anxiety, fear, regrets or frustration about life\u2019s accomplishments<\/li>\n<li>there can be an awakening to signs of aging, wondering \u201cwhen did this happen?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>For Many, A Beautiful Smile Provides A Powerful Boost<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Signs of aging can be especially noticeable in our smiles. One day you may suddenly notice that your teeth aren\u2019t as bright, or that they\u2019re chipped and worn looking. Sometimes, as our faces change, our teeth can even take on a \u201csunken\u201d appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that many of these issues can be improved through awesome dental care, whether there\u2019s reconstructive work that needs to be done (such as a missing tooth), or you just want to make your smile more beautiful through cosmetic treatment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A brilliant smile defies time.<\/strong> Check out <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacd.com\/index.php?module=cms&amp;page=1259\" target=\"_blank\">a recent study<\/a><\/strong>from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.<\/li>\n<li>An Oral B Britain study concluded that simply whitening your smile can make you look\u2014on average\u2014five years younger.<\/li>\n<li>Smiles are essential to great first impressions. Often during midlife wake-ups, new opportunities present themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This is a cool blog post showing how new smiles can dramatically change the way people look:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kimberleydadds\/photos-that-prove-good-teeth-can-change-your-face\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5581\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/contentlibrary.socialmediafordentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/05\/buzzzlink2.jpg\" width=\"543\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>An Amazing Smile Can Make All The Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When life knocks us around a bit\u2014whether that be in the workplace, in relationships, or wherever&#8230; Smiling can boost our moods, increase the positive energy we exude, and even help with our overall health. Smiling can also affect our job opportunities, romantic opportunities, and interactions with friends and acquaintances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure you\u2019re confident in your smile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Interested In More Information About Midlife Wake-ups?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Thanks For Your Trust In Our Practice!<\/h4>\n<p>Talk with us anytime about refreshing your smile. Whether you want to look at very conservative options, or you would like to consider more dramatic cosmetic options, we have the resources and expertise to help you make a plan. <strong>We appreciate having you as our valued patient!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CHANGES DURING MIDLIFE<\/strong> are very real. 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