How Can Teeth Whitening Benefit You?

Teeth whitening has likely entered your mind in the past year or so. It's one of those things people often contemplate doing but never actually choose to try.Perhaps there's a fear of the unknown or an apprehension that teeth whitening may not be right for you. We have seen a sharp rise in the popularity of teeth whitening in the past few years. This may be due to there being much more information out there for people to look into the process. On the other hand, the higher levels of popularity may be a result of the increasingly affordable prices now offered in the market. We've established that twinkling teeth are the present and the future but what are the main benefits to getting your teeth whitened? And why should you jump on the teeth whitening trend that is sweeping the nation?

1. Teeth Whitening Removes Stubborn Stains

Coffee is one of the most common culprits of stained teeth.[/caption] Coffee, sweets and wine are just a few of the stubborn stain's closest companions. Sadly for us, we can't keep our hands off them. Their moorish taste and addictive traits mean that we consume these foods and drinks on a daily basis. Over time, our eating habits can take their toll on our poor unsuspecting teeth. Your tooth enamel contains very small cracks, ridges and crevices. The pigments contained in drinks such as coffee will find their way into these places.This can leave us with yellow stains that seem impossible to remove with regular brushing. A viable solution to this, of course, is teeth whitening.

2. Teeth Whitening Boosts Self Confidence

Teeth whitening can bring a huge lift to your self-esteem. Every one of us wants to look more attractive. Every one of us wants to feel good about ourselves and feel proud of who we are. Our teeth can be a stumbling block in our efforts to get to that place. Some of us may be embarrassed or uncomfortable with the colour of our teeth. This can create difficulty with communicating confidently with others in our social circle or work place. Studies have shown that our smile is one of the first things a person notices when we meet them. If this is the case then surely we want to be showing the best smile that we possibly can, right? A whiter smile can make you feel more confident about your teeth. This will make you smile more often but more importantly, to more people! The snowball can keep rolling and rolling. Who knows, your newfound smile may help you get a promotion or find your soulmate!

3. Teeth Whitening Increases Attraction

There is a reason almost every single actor, model and tv presenter possesses sparkling white teeth. It makes you appear more attractive. Due to the accessibility of teeth whitening, it is an easy way to give your look a quick boost with very little effort on your part. Health is a vital signal of attraction. Primally, we are designed to be attracted to healthier people as they are more likely to produce offspring that will survive. Whiter teeth implies that a person has better health and therefore appears more attractive. Teeth whitening may be seen as a quick fix to more attractive looking teeth. However, it is proven that when you have something to look after, you will. Once your teeth are whitened and looking beautiful, you will be incentivised to brush, floss and take better care of your teeth. Therefore, indirectly, teeth whitening will help you keep your teeth looking perfect in the long term!

4. Teeth Whitening Can Improve Job Prospects

Having your teeth whitened can provide many more benefits than purely an aesthetic improvement. Your newfound confidence will mean that you are more outgoing. You will take more chances. You will create more doors for opportunity to knock on. Not only this but as you will now appear healthier and more presentable, people are more likely to respond positively to you. Think about it. When you are getting yourself ready for a job interview, you try your utmost to look the part. You wear a presentable outfit. You polish your shoes. You make sure that you smell nice. You may even get a haircut. This is all done for a very important reason. You want to impress your potential employer. You want to show them that you are the right person to represent their company in the future. So why stop at your clothes? We have already established that whiter teeth can make you appear more confident, more healthy and more attractive. If you take these benefits into a job interview with you then your chances of success will be improved drastically.

5. Teeth Whitening Will Improve Your Oral Hygiene

When you get your teeth whitened you are investing in your smile. As you have put some of your hard earned cash into improving your teeth, you will be much more inclined to look after them in the future. It is easy to cut corners when looking after your teeth and this can have serious consequences as you age. This encouragement gained from having your teeth whitened is therefore of paramount importance. On top of this, your improved dental hygiene will mean that you may not need to pay for as much dental treatment in the future. Hence, the investment in yourself today may save you much more money in the future! There are also various health benefits to be gained simply from smiling more. These range from decreased stress to increasing the amount of serotonin released into the body. Here at Bamboo Dental we understand the benefits to be gained from having your teeth whitened. We know that the direct aesthetic benefits are just the tip of the iceberg. In a world where we want to be at our absolute best, anything as simple as teeth whitened is something that should be taken advantage of by as many people as possible!