Does A New Smile Actually Make You Happier
A study carried out at King’s College London and presented at the Division of Health Psychology conference has questioned the lack of psychological support patients receive in connection with aesthetic dental treatments.
60 participants were asked to fill in a Visual Analogue Scale and the Slade Body Satisfaction Scale in order to assess their happiness concerning their appearance prior and following dental work. Those involved with the study were also asked to complete a Big Five personality test before any dental work was provided.
Following the participant’s procedures it was found those who were happiest with the results, were those who were happiest about their appearance before the procedure. Those who felt dissatisfaction concerning their appearance before the treatment felt less content with their appearance after the treatment.
Those carrying out the study therefore think that in order to help patients feel content and pleased with any aesthetic dental treatments they undergo, care must be taken of their psychological health, as well as their dental health.
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