Over 4,000 years ago, the art of teeth whitening began with the Egyptians and an interesting whitening paste consisting of ground pumice and wine vinegar. No doubt, Cleopatra knew the benefits whiter teeth could yield in her career as a ruler and in seducing many a Roman powerhouse. The Ancient Romans used ammonia-based products to whiten teeth (trust us, you don’t want us to detail exactly where they sourced the ammonia). In the 17th century, your friendly village barber would give you the latest cut and then whiten your teeth by filing them down and applied a whitening acid. These were brutal methods to employ in search of bright white teeth.
While our methods have certainly improved over the years some of the many reasons to get your teeth whitened have not. With that in mind, here are a few reasons you should start 2018 by refreshing your smile:
- You’re hiding your Starbucks habit from your significant other (just kidding…maybe). Coffee and tea can leave unsightly stains that only worsen over time. Professional teeth whitening removes those stains, making your mischievous grin that much harder to resist.
- You’d like to take about ten years off your age in an afternoon. Bright smiles are often associated with youth–teeth whitening can, on average, take ten years off your appearance!
- You’re looking for new job or promotion. Did you know that studies have proven that whiter teeth have a positive correlation with greater job success? It’s true! It projects a more prosperous and confident you.
- You need a confidence boost after a tumultuous 2017. You and everyone else! Many people say their confidence and self-esteem rise after doing a little dental self-care. You’ll be smiling so much to show off your pearly whites that you may just be happier as well!
While some people may choose over-the-counter whitening products, the best way to whiten your teeth is with someone who is trained to care for teeth—your dentist. Why, you may ask? Some people are extremely sensitive to whitening products and can experience pain if they use something too aggressive. Also, non-professional products just aren’t as effective when it comes to safely giving you a bright, white, healthy smile. Your dentist knows your teeth and can make an informed and safe recommendation for whitening.
Make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, and he’ll talk to you about your goals for teeth whitening and what might best suit your budget, lifestyle, and current oral health. From there, he can recommend a professional whitening process that’s perfect for you!
Start 2018 with a bright, white smile that lasts the entire year long!