Have you ever considered whitening your teeth? If this is something that you are thinking about, you should know that you are not alone. In fact, teeth whitening is currently the number one requested cosmetic service in dentistry. It has been popular for a long time, and it is likely that teeth whitening will continue to be popular for years to come.
White teeth have often been associated with success and being attractive. And while a person’s natural smile is not supposed to be bright white, no one wants to have yellow teeth. There are a lot of reasons why people are interested in teeth whitening procedures.
One of the primary reasons is to undo stains on their teeth that have been caused from the foods that they eat or the beverages that they drink. Drinking dark sodas, coffee or wine can have a negative staining effect on your teeth. The same comes from eating foods like blueberries or from smoking or chewing tobacco.
When it comes to smoking, one of the things that motivates people to stop is when they look in the mirror and see the negative effect smoking is having on their teeth. Many people have actually used teeth whitening as a way to encourage them to not pick up a cigarette again. They have the procedure done, and then every time they look in the mirror at their bright white teeth and compare them to the dark stained teeth they had previously, they are encouraged to stay away from smoking.
Some people simply see teeth whitening as a way to make themselves look their best before a special event. Most brides and grooms want to look their best for their wedding day. They do not want to have images of themselves with yellow teeth on their mantle for the rest of their life. So, they take advantage of the opportunity to get their teeth whitened at our office. Other people will use our teeth whitening services before a job interview or a class reunion. Basically, any time a person wants to look their best, they might consider including teeth whitening treatments.
Having yellow teeth is embarrassing. The natural aging process can lead to our teeth getting yellow and can start to make our teeth look unhealthy. If our teeth look unhealthy and if our teeth look old, we might start to feel unhealthy and old. Using a teeth whitening treatment can help to reverse this, giving you the confidence you need to do your best in life.
At the office of Dr. Michael Sohl in Stuart, we are proud to offer both home and in-office teeth whitening treatments. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more!
