It Happens Overnight

It seems to happen overnight. One day, you’re marveling at your pristine smile in the mirror. The next, you’re all too aware of a tinge of yellow that seemed to attach itself to your teeth. Natural tooth discoloration happens to everyone as we age. But certain lifestyle habits, such as drinking coffee and tobacco usage, can make it happen faster, and often a little worse.

But just watching sadly as your smile ages isn’t the only option. Tooth whitening is growing in popularity as an effective cosmetic procedure to boost confidence and turn back the clock of aging. But don’t be fooled! Whitening those teeth by a few shades isn’t only for aesthetics. You might be surprised by how much it could impact your life. 

1. Boost in Self-Confidence

No matter how hard we try not to worry about our appearance, it does make a difference in our day-to-day lives. If we feel good about ourselves, we’re more likely to hold those shoulders back and stand tall. You’re also more likely to talk to the person in the checkout line, or even ask for assistance on a project at work. Alternatively, if we are feeling down about how we look, we are much less likely to take those social leaps. Our lowered self-confidence shows in how we walk, how we move, and how we socialize with the world around us.

If yellow teeth are something you notice when you look in the mirror, it might be time to give us at Dallas Cosmetic Dental a call so we can help boost that confidence.

2. Improved First Impressions

You might think you can fake it, but that low self-confidence has a way of seeping through the cracks. No matter if your goals are personal or professional, first impressions can make or break everything. For example, if you have a big date coming up, you want to ensure you are confident enough in that smile to let it be free. What about a job interview? Those can be intimidating enough as it is. You want to do everything you can to ensure that your smile is the last thing you worry about whenever you’re asked what you can provide to the company. 

3. Enhanced Personal and Professional Relationships

Think about your social life. Are you more likely to go talk to the person with their shoulders hunched, lips pursed together in a scowl? Or are you more likely to talk to the person who smiles when you make eye contact, who stands strong and confident? More often than not, the second, happier person is the one who will get your attention. People are naturally drawn to those who seem happier and more confident.

Sure, we can’t just call the Fairy Godmother and change our personality. We truly want to be our authentic selves. But if we’re subconsciously anxious about our smile, aren’t we less likely to share it with others?

4. Motivation for Better Oral Hygiene

Did you know that treating yourself to a whiter smile will encourage you to take better care of your teeth? It’s simple, really. Think about the last time you got a new phone. You likely babied it for a little while and wiped off every ounce of dust from that screen to make sure it remained pristine. The same principle goes for your oral hygiene. Treating your teeth to teeth whitening will make you want to take the time to maintain your smile. Maybe you’ll want to get a new water flosser, or a brand-new toothbrush, and spend time polishing each individual tooth twice a day. 

5. Perception of Health and Vitality

Things happen as we age. Wrinkles settle on our faces, and gray hairs wiggle onto our heads. Along with an increased chance of joint pain, yellowing teeth are a common symptom of getting older. Because of this, you might just be surprised to see how much younger you look and feel after getting your teeth whitened.

It’s time to turn back that clock on aging and open up the doors for new opportunities and interactions! 

Treat Yourself to Tooth Whitening

You might be surprised to see how treating yourself to something as simple as teeth whitening can improve your day-to-day life. Not only will it give you a brighter smile, but it’ll make you feel younger and more confident, and that will naturally spill into your daily life.

So what are you waiting for? Click here to request an appointment! We look forward to helping you boost your confidence!