Your Tax Refund Check it's on it's way!

This is the date you've been waiting for: Monday, April 18th. Your tax refund  check or direct deposit should be on it's way and everyone has some tips on how to use the money. If the practical things such as debts, emergency fund and short-term goals are covered, designate the cash for something more exciting, such as a big vacation or better yet, invest in yourself! Improving your looks is one of the best rewards you can give yourself for your hard earned money, and it's something that will boost your confidence and self esteem for years and years! Set yourself on a path to a promotion or a better job altogether, for a better relationship if that's what you are looking for right now and ultimately for a better you! No one can take away your bright smile and the constant stream of compliments will keep you happy for a long time! Can't wait for the refund? Use CareCredit for up to 24 months of no interest (same as cash) financial plan and pay it off when the IRS check sinks in. It's hard to come up with a better reason to spend your tax refund than yourself and your future, so please call us for a free evaluation and a quote for the easiest, fastest way to improve your smile and your overall health! 949-425-1447 or Office@AlisoViejoDental.com
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The health and looks of your teeth and the perceived social status

Besides your regular cleaning, what is the most common reason you go to the dentist? Tooth hurting? Well, it's a good time to make an appointment with Aliso Viejo Dental because the health of your teeth is starting to become a social status too.

Good teeth have always been an indicator of good hygiene and health, but lately it's also an indicator of how wealthy you might be. Recent studies even show that bad teeth might hamper social mobility or status for certain people as rising healthcare costs directly affect people and how they have access to dental treatment or orthodontists or if they would pay for cosmetic dentistry.
Those studies show that people who cannot afford these types of procedures or dental care are being “left behind” and might even be discriminated against because of the health or beauty of their teeth. Actually, this seems to become a new unnoticed discrimination when it comes to job security and social status, according to several studies conducted by social scientists.
When researchers digitally manipulated the teeth and smiles of subjects in pictures and asked people to give their first impressions, they noted similar patterns of discrimination against guys with poor oral health. Those with crooked, yellow or missing teeth were judged to be of limited intelligence (!), low class, bad parents, less professional, less physically beautiful and lacking social skills! Wow! This means that bad teeth might prevent otherwise qualified candidates from getting better jobs or promotions.
There is a social cost of going without dental care, too. Numerous studies show a strong correlation between appearance and income. Research has found that "better than average" looking people earn 5% to 10% more. Most studies say that your smile is the first thing others see when they form their first impression of you, and that makes more sense here.

Your oral health is very important and can be a first chance for your dentist to find other health problems before your doctor can, they say that the mouth is a mirror of your overall health.
Fortunately, there are ways to have wonderful teeth, a great Smile and good oral health without having to pay too much. We take most PPO and HMO insurance, we have affordable procedures and great no interest payment plans with CareCredit, so schedule your appointment today or just call us at (949) 425-1447 for more info!