Can a Brighter Smile Benefit Your Career?

Are you looking for a new job or trying to advance in your current one? It isn’t a secret that how you present yourself is important. You already have the skills and experience you need to be successful, so having a beautiful, bright smile could be the icing on the cake! Continue reading to learn how a whiter smile can help you get ahead when it comes to your career success.

How Can Whiter Teeth Help You Be More Successful at Work?

Whiter Teeth Can Boost Your Confidence

When you smile, you can reduce your anxiety levels. Even if you are feeling tense about an upcoming interview or presentation, when you put on a smiling face, this can make you appear more confident, friendly, and approachable. These are traits that will help you in a professional environment. By feeling more confident about your teeth and showing them off more frequently, you can keep yourself from appearing insecure in the presence of your colleagues.

Uniform Teeth Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic

Teeth that are free of uneven discoloration help to demonstrate that you are committed to caring for yourself. If you can be responsible for your own presentability, you suggest that you can do the same thing when it comes to your work. Having a bright smile also suggests other positive attributes, like good health, intelligence, and success.

A Gorgeous Smile Makes You More Attractive

When you don’t show off your teeth much due to staining and discoloration, you could be putting off the impression that you are unapproachable or untrustworthy. This isn’t something that you want to demonstrate while you are at work. A friendly-looking smile helps you seem more outgoing. Discoloration is also associated with aging, so brightening up your teeth can make you look more youthful.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

You may already know that over-the-counter teeth whitening kits don’t make a dramatic difference. They can even be harmful because they are “one-size-fits-all.” A better option is to see your dentist for professional teeth whitening. Here are your options:

• In-Office Teeth Whitening: With professional in-office teeth whitening, you can walk out of the office with a smile up to eight shades whiter in a single visit.
• Take-Home Teeth Whitening: If you prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home, your dentist can provide you with custom whitening trays with professional strength whitening gel. Just use the kit as directed for two weeks and watch your smile transform.

If you are worried about unsightly stains, talk to your dentist about teeth whitening. You will be showing off a beautiful, whiter smile in just a matter of time!

About the Practice

At Applegate Dental, Dr. Lee Shainbrown, Dr. Kathleen Tytka, and Dr. Andrew Kruszka work together to treat patients in the West Seneca community. They offer a wide array of cosmetic services, including in-office and take-home teeth whitening. To learn more about teeth whitening or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (716) 668-4646.