Teeth Whitening Can Help You to Get Ready for Graduation

Did you know that teeth whitening can help you to get ahead?  While this may seem far-fetched in light of your pending degree, there have been several studies looking at the link between having an attractive smile and doing well in the workplace.  The results of the studies were interesting because they found that not only do people with a better smile get hired more often, they also get raises more often and are viewed as better at their job.  In other words, you could work side by side with someone, do the same job, the same way, and whoever has a nicer smile will be viewed as the better employee.  While this may not seem fair, now that you understand the value of teeth whitening, it is time to schedule a treatment.

Why so many college students need a teeth whitening procedure.

As a local dentist, we have found that many of our patients will leave for college with teeth that are healthy and white. Unfortunately, that doesn't last and during these four years, teeth begin to yellow and get stains or even cavities.  This is normal due to the high amount of sugar, energy drinks and coffee that are consumed.  We encourage our college-age patients to visit our office at least once a year for dental care but if you haven't done that, you are at a greater risk for getting cavities and having an unattractive smile.  This is why you should visit our dental office right away for a teeth cleaning and whitening.

The differences between a store-bought teeth whitening kit and what we do in our office.

If your teeth are at the point where you need a whitening procedure, you should know that scheduling an appointment with our dental office will produce superior results to anything that you can purchase in the store.  This is because the store-bought solution is designed to remove surface level stains from your teeth.  They work well, and teeth may appear around two shades whiter.  The challenge is that many stains are below the surface so once your treatment is done, your teeth will still look stained and yellow.  This is why you should visit our dental office first.  We can whiten your teeth in a way that looks fabulous with results that you can really see.

Another risk with whitening your teeth using store-bought products is overuse.  This is the biggest challenge that people have, and it is incredibly common. As a non-dentist, it is difficult to know how to apply the solution to your teeth and to determine how long it should be on for.  This confusion, and the desire for perfect teeth leads people to repeat the procedure too quickly, causing their teeth to become sensitive.  This can be irreversible, so it is nothing to trivialize.  By whitening your teeth under our supervision, you can be sure that the process will be safe and that your teeth will remain healthy while being transformed into a more beautiful appearance.