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They say that your eyes are the windows to your soul. However, your smile is the open door. It's no wonder then that over 80 percent of adults of all age groups think that bad teeth can affect your quality of life both personally and professionally. Fixing your teeth can make it happen. Despite this fact, up to 20 percent of individuals experience dental anxiety, and another 8 percent are phobic. It doesn't have to be that way. How Fixing Your Teeth Helps You Look and Feel Younger Both internal and external forces work together to create confidence. If you have an under- or overbite, you may feel subconscious. You might not speak up because you fear someone noticing your bad teeth. You may also cover your mouth when you talk to hide it. All of these reactions undermine your poise. Combined with the effects of aging on your jaw and teeth, they also deny the world of a chance to get to know the real you. Fixing your teeth removes many of these obstacles. Poor dental health can cause many issues, including chronic pain, poor sleep, and even declining cardiovascular health. All have profound impacts on your quality of life. When you take charge and have the necessary dental work done, you'll improve your health and appearance. You'll feel more energized with a good night's sleep. You'll smile more because you're in less pain. You'll take a vital step toward good health. Correcting the Effects of Aging in Your Teeth and Jaw A lifetime of eating, drinking, talking, and breathing takes a toll on your teeth and jaw, leading to misalignment. The result is tension in your neck, an aged appearance, and maybe even snoring. Suffice to say that the issues don't stay in your head. Your youthful face is the victim. You might consider getting dental crowns for a variety of reasons. Perhaps, your teeth are stained after decades of drinking coffee. You may have a weak tooth that you want to save. The procedure is often invasive, especially if you have bad teeth to start. It may involve a root canal before your dentist bonds the crown. Typically, it includes grinding and reshaping your teeth, followed by the placement of a temporary one until your permanent one is ready. While the obvious benefit is a beautiful smile, it also has some negative consequences you should know upfront. It's not necessarily a be-all solution. The crown can fall off or become discolored. There's also a risk of an allergic reaction, depending on the material that your dentist used. You may develop sensitivity to cold or hot foods and beverages. However, these are not your only choices.