Our patients love the results of professional teeth whitening, and rightfully so. It’s the single most popular cosmetic dental procedure on the planet. Here at Dental Care of Lombard, Dr. Julie Glud offers a safe, convenient, effective, and affordable home whitening solution for adults.
But why is whitening so wildly popular? The longevity of its success proves that teeth whitening is not just a fad. In today’s blog, we’ll explore six reasons people are beaming about whitening.
Youthful Appearance
Some scientists believe that humans perceive white teeth as a sign of good genetics, and while this idea seems rather primitive, it’s not beyond belief.
If you could turn back the clock on your appearance without having plastic surgery, why wouldn’t you? Professional whitening does just that. A study on perceived age reduction after a facelift found that post-recovery, patients looked an average of 4.6 years younger. In a separate study, teeth whitening was found to make patients look 5 years younger. Yes, that’s right. Affordable, fast, convenient teeth whitening could be equally or more effective than a facelift, when it comes to making a person look more youthful.
Career & Romance Prospects
Did you know that teeth whitening could improve your hireability and pay? And your romantic prospects?
One study found that after teeth whitening, job candidates were more likely to be offered a job and a higher salary than those who didn’t undergo whitening. The same study found that people were more interested in continuing interactions (in a date setting) with people who’d had whitening.
Affordability
Teeth whitening is the cosmetic dental procedure with the lowest price tag. Your best value comes with professional home whitening. The active ingredient in Dr. Glud’s preferred product is much stronger than what’s in over-the-counter options, and it yields results that rival in-office whitening–but at a much lower cost.
Ease of Use
Professional home teeth whitening kits come with custom-molded trays and potent, safe whitening solution. Simply fill the trays with solution and wear them as instructed. Some patients prefer to wear the trays while commuting, while others prefer overnight wear.
Treatment times vary, but 7 to 14 days is normal. Once you’ve achieved the tooth enamel shade you prefer, stop using the product until it’s time for touch ups. Keep your trays and, when needed, contact our office for additional solution.
Long-term Sustainability
Because of its low cost and ease of use, dentist-prescribed home teeth whitening can be used indefinitely, as needed, to maintain bright, white teeth. Be sure to follow product instructions regarding re-treatment, and call our office if you have any questions.
Oral Health Benefits
While whitening itself won’t improve oral health, patients who invest time and money into teeth whitening are more apt to brush, floss, and visit the dentist regularly. Part of maintaining the head-turning results of teeth whitening is practicing good oral healthcare at home.
Schedule Your Teeth Whitening Visit Today
If you’ve felt dissatisfied by lackluster results of over-the-counter products, or you’re eager to try whitening for the first time, call Dental Care of Lombard today at (630) 629-5700 to schedule a whitening appointment or cosmetic dentistry consultation. Patients with good oral health usually qualify for professional teeth whitening, though dental work, like veneers, bonding, and crowns, will not respond to chemical whitening.
