Did you know that teeth whitening can do more for your appearance than simply brightening your smile? People have often wondered what makes a person attractive, and a recent study by Match.com may have the answer. They polled 5,000 single people and found that a beautiful smile was the one thing that both men and women found to be the most attractive quality when looking for someone to meet. They could have selected a variety of both physical and personality traits, but this one feature made the top of the list. If you want to improve your appearance, this is by far the easiest way to do so because it doesn’t require hours in the gym or a makeover by a stylist.
A beautiful smile starts with a healthy one. In order to keep your smile glowing, it has to remain in good condition. That includes teeth free from cavities and gums that are healthy and not receding. In order to have a healthy smile, brush and floss your teeth at home on a daily basis. You can do this several times a day to reduce the risk of your teeth becoming stained or an infection developing. If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco products try to eliminate the habit as this also puts your teeth and gums at risk of becoming infected. Additionally, you should have your teeth cleaned at least twice a year to ensure that any lingering bacteria are removed before it can create an infection.
When your teeth are healthy, improving your smile is easy. Tooth whitening is a quick and pain-free solution for brightening your smile. There are several ways to do so and professional teeth whitening is by far the most effective. It can whiten your teeth by up to eight shades, producing dramatic and noticeable results.
Over-the-counter whitening solutions work but only slightly. For example, you can purchase whitening strips or trays at the drug store but they typically only whiten teeth by around two shades. This will help to brighten your teeth but won’t restore them to a gorgeous youthful glow. Over time teeth tend to become dull and get stained. The older you are, the more likely your teeth are to lose their luster. These in-store solutions will help to start the process but are nowhere near as effective as what the dentist provides. An additional challenge with over-the-counter solutions is that they are made in a one size fits all design. Since they are not customized for your teeth, there is the risk of them slipping out of place which can be uncomfortable. It would be similar to purchasing an XL T-shirt at the store when you wear a medium. The shirt would do its job but not as effectively as one that actually fit.
We create customized teeth whitening trays that are made after a mold is taken of your mouth. This allows us to design a solution that fits snuggly and securely around your teeth. When the whitening gel is added, it won’t slip out, so the process is very comfortable. After wearing the trays at night for a week or so, you will see dramatic results that will improve your smile and overall appearance. Additionally, we provide in-office whitening procedures for people that want faster results.
