Spring is a season of fresh starts, so maybe you’re looking for new work this April. A job change could do you lots of good – a higher salary, better medical benefits, etc. Luckily, it’s not hard to improve your prospects. The truth is that a brighter smile can lead to career success! Due to this fact, a teeth whitening treatment should get you closer to your desired work. Just let your Burlington dentist explain the details in this summary of bright grins and quality jobs.
Bright Smiles Enhance Job Prospects
Based on years of research, science shows that a bright smile can enhance your career. It all comes down to how white teeth look to one’s peers.
For example, consider a 2007 study done by Kelton Research. It held mock job interviews to see how smiling would affect interview results. By the end, over half of the interviewees were more likely to be hired after their teeth were whitened. This “whitened group” was also more likely to get a large salary offer.
Given the study’s results, its authors believe white teeth make a good impression on others. This positive feeling can lead interviewers to hire you more readily. At the same time, it often leads workers with white smiles to get higher incomes and job achievements.
Teeth Whitening to the Rescue
Of course, you could quickly get a bright smile with professional teeth whitening. You’d then be on your way to a very rewarding career.
Many dentists now offer two types of teeth whitening: in-office treatment and at-home kits. For the first kind, the dentist directly whitens your teeth at a one-hour dental visit. Meanwhile, a take-home kit has you wear gel-infused trays for a few hours daily for two weeks.
Despite their different timetables, each method offers similar results. Either one should make your grin six to eight shades whiter.
How to Keep Your Smile Bright
If you get teeth whitening, know its effects aren’t permanent. You’ll want to do what you can to help its results last. To that end, consider these tips:
- Practice Good Oral Hygiene – If you brush twice daily and floss once daily, you’ll be less likely to get stained teeth.
- Avoid Staining Foods & Drinks – Items like coffee, red wine, citrus fruits, and dark chocolate cause tooth stains.
- Don’t Smoke – Smoking tobacco products tends to stain teeth a dark brown.
- See Your Dentist Often – Through six-month dental checkups and cleanings, your dentist can keep stains from setting into your smile.
Since a brighter smile can lead to career success, it’s worth taking seriously. Talk to your dental provider about a teeth whitening treatment soon!
About the Practice
Complete Dental Care is based in Burlington, MA. Led by Dr. Kostas, our practice brings all major fields of dentistry under one roof. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Our team also covers orthodontics through Six Month Smiles® invisible braces. If you’d like more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (781)-272-0441.
