By Dr. Eric Wolfe
March is a month for fresh starts, lucky breaks and a bit of magic – and for many women, it’s also a time to prioritize themselves. That might mean a new hairstyle, a wellness retreat or, increasingly, elective dental care.
Elective dental care refers to dental treatments you choose to enhance your smile, even if they are not medically necessary. This includes cosmetic procedures like veneers, teeth whitening, smile design and dental implants. These services can dramatically improve your confidence, health and quality of life. Many women over 40 are discovering just how rewarding these dental solutions can be.
Here are five reasons we find women saying yes to the smile they have always wanted:
1. Renewed Confidence
Your smile says a lot about you. When you love it, you smile more often. Women often seek elective care to address imperfections that have bothered them for years, like uneven teeth, discoloration or old dental work. They are ready to feel radiant in photos, at work and in social settings. Imagine: walk into the room with confidence, share your joy more freely and feel great. Heads will turn!
2. A Smile That Reflects Who You Are Now
When we reach our 40s and 50s, we have evolved in countless ways. Elective dental care offers a chance to align your outer expression with your inner transformation. Whether it’s updating a decades-old crown or reimagining your smile through full-mouth restoration, patients often describe the experience as a celebration of who they have become.
3. Health and Longevity, Physically and Financially
Cosmetic care is often more than skin deep. Veneers, implants and crowns can support better oral function, jaw alignment and bite health. Addressing these issues early – before they become painful or more complex – can reduce long-term dental costs and complications. Think of it as investing in a healthier future.
4. The Time and Resources to Say Yes
Many women put family and career first for decades. Midlife offers a new window of opportunity. Kids may be grown. Finances may be more stable. Self-care becomes a much higher priority. Now is the perfect time to focus on your wellbeing – and your smile plays a major part in that.
5. The Joy of Choosing Yourself
This might be the most powerful reason of all. With elective dental care, you honor yourself, your goals and your happiness. One patient recently said, “It just felt like the right time. I’ve spent so many years caring for others – I finally wanted to do something for me.”
Find Your Smile’s Pot of Gold
Elective dental care can be one of the most fulfilling ways to treat yourself this season. At Summit Smiles Dental, we help you explore your options, understand your goals and feel fully supported every step of the way. You deserve to feel lucky every time you look in the mirror. Let’s make that happen – together.
To start, ask next time you are in about any concerns or dreams you have about your smile. We have got you covered!