Good Teeth: They Don't Have to Be in Your Genes

Teeth whitening is one of the most common forms of cosmetic dentistry because patients want their teeth to gleam and shine. Have you considered the positives of having your teeth professionally whitened? Here are five great benefits you might not have thought about. 

Look Great in Pictures

You may not notice the color of your teeth in your everyday activities, but it does become noticeable in photographs. Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself and wondered what you'd been eating that day or whether you remembered to brush that morning? 

When you have your teeth whitened by a dentist, you will instantly look better when you say cheese for the camera. 

Be Happier

Did you know that smiling can actually make you happier? Scientific American reported on a study that found happiness increases when people smile. If you aren't embarrassed by the color of your teeth, you smile more. And when you smile, people smile back, so you are truly spreading your joy. 

Advance at Work

Are you interested in a position at work that requires meeting with customers or making presentations to coworkers? Whiter teeth could actually help you land those types of jobs. 

There are two reasons that a brighter smile can help you climb your corporate ladder. One is that companies are more willing to choose you to represent them in person when you have a better smile. The other reason is that whiter teeth improves your self-confidence, which makes you appear more competent at work. 

Meet Someone Special

Another benefit of being more confident because of your beautiful smile is that you are more likely to meet and talk to potential partners. If you are busy mumbling and hiding your teeth, you won't be fully expressing your wonderful personality. If you are so embarrassed by your teeth that you won't even talk to other people, you've significantly decreased your chances of meeting someone. 

We are biologically programmed to be attracted to qualities in other people that express general overall health. A beautiful, white smile suggests that you care for yourself and your body in other areas as well. This definitely makes you more attractive to other people.

Better Dental Health

While whiter teeth won't directly benefit your dental health, the procedure can play a part. When you are happy with your smile, you are more likely to want to take care of it. This means that you'll pay more attention to your home oral care routines and visit your dentist more often. 

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and having discolored teeth can be hard on your self-confidence. Are you ready for the many benefits of having your teeth professionally whitened? Visit a cosmetic dentistry clinic today to talk about your whitening options.