How To Make Your Teeth Whitening Treatment Last Longer

What if teeth whitening could actually help you get a leg up in the world? Many people have never really stopped to consider this question. While there is certainly a craze going on at the moment, where more and more people are trying to give themselves the perfect Hollywood smile, few have ever stopped to think about how a brighter, whiter smile can actually help them in the world. Ironically this is the question that started mankind down the road towards having whiter teeth, and while the methods of getting there may have changed we are still looking for an advantage from our looks. Teeth whitening actually can provide this, and we have the statistical data to prove it. Of course, we understand that there are those who just want to have whiter teeth, with no other factor being quite as important. We also know that there are those who don't really care about whiter teeth, but here are some interesting facts collected in a number of recent studies.

The teeth whitening studies show that an overwhelming number of women tend to judge a man based on his smile. In other words, his teeth played a critical role in determining if he was interesting. The number of women, of those surveyed, who said they judge a man based on his teeth was over 71%. In similar fashion we found that of people applying for a dream job, 58% that had whiter teeth tended to be more successful in landing that job and even more impressively 53% of people who already had a job, and whiter teeth, tended to be favored for promotions and raises. In other words, we found that statistically people prefer whiter teeth. With this in mind, it is important that you keep your teeth white between treatments, which often are at least six months apart. Given that over time the natural dyes and coloring in food will impact your teeth, here are a few basic rules to remember.

Avoid foods that stain.  One of the easiest ways to influence how long it takes for your teeth to lose that beautiful “after teeth whitening” effect is to change your diet. Too many people are in a hurry and need stimulants, which the market is happy to provide. The world is awash with tea and coffee products which not only provide the burst of energy but also have the effect of staining your teeth. Both tea and coffee, when consumed in large enough quantities, can substantially ruin the whiteness of your teeth. Another culprit is cola products, which have high doses of sugar in addition to chemical color additives which can stain your teeth. Perhaps the worst of all of these are energy drinks, whose high sugar content and coloring can do serious damage to your teeth. Not only can they undo the work of a teeth whitening procedure but they also have the cumulative effect of equivalent to having your teeth swim in a pool of sugar water. If you must use these products we would recommend rinsing your mouth on a regular basis, and immediately after consuming any significant quantity of these products, to wash away the staining agents. The longer these staining agents remain in contact with your teeth, the more damage they can do.

You should also remember to brush your teeth after meals.  Even natural, healthy foods like blueberries can stain your teeth.  By brushing with a soft toothbrush, you can remove the staining agents so that your teeth whitening procedure will have the desired effect for a longer period of time.