Why is dental cosmetic surgery now considered the new boob job?
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now)  For some people, with masks coming off, theyre taking a look at refreshing their teeths appearance. The company Smile Direct Club reported that 60% of the people they surveyed are looking forward to seeing peoples smiles again. Theyve also seen a 47% increase in teeth whitening procedures and a similar climb for teeth straightening. Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jocelyn Vitta says theres been an increase since the summer of 2020. I say its like the new boob job. And so people are now starting to see it as like a new plastic surgery. Honestly, I feel like because of social media, too, like the dentist is becoming more personable and its a new generation. And theyre just not as afraid anymore to go on and do procedures, said Vitta. She said some of her most popular requests are Invisalign bonding, Veneers and smile makeovers. The procedures can be expensive and arent applicable for every person so Vitta recommends you do research before requesting a costly dental treatment. Because sometimes, you know, its, not possible to put veneers on someone who doesnt have teeth. And they really should kind of get familiar with the terminology, veneers, bonding, etc, crowns. So that, you know, its not confusing for them when they get certain treatment plans, explained Vitta. Vitta also said that patients have admitted that they havent taken as good care of their teeth as they should have. Theres been a lot of people that have admitted to me that they just havent really brushed their teeth as much. They just havent cared because theyre not in person with people., said Vitta.