Unfortunately, when it comes to advancing in your career, it’s not always about qualifications. Sometimes what gives you that competitive edge is a little more personal. While in a perfect world your appearance wouldn’t matter when trying to get hired or promoted, studies have shown that it does. In fact, one recent study showed that the whiter your teeth, the higher your odds of not just being hired, but for being offered a bigger salary!
If you are looking to make a career shift, here are a few ways cosmetic dentistry can help you can help improve your chances.
Whiter Teeth = More Money
You’ve likely heard people say that first impressions matter before, but a new study has revealed just how true that is. In it, 58 percent of participants who professionally whitened their teeth before attending a simulated job interview not only got the job, but 53 percent of them were offered higher salaries. Now that’s a powerful smile!
Winning the Dating Game
Additionally, whiter teeth can also help in your personal life. In the same study, participants who went out on simulated dates were also perceived better. In fact, 59 percent of those who had whitened their teeth were seen as being more outgoing, and 54 percent of those who were evaluating them wanted to continue their dates!
Whitening #Goals
Now that you know how to gain that competitive advantage, it’s time to act. Professional whitening at your dentist’s office can help you reduce the appearance of stains and remove six to eight shades of discoloration in about an hour! These treatments work by applying a powerful gel to the teeth that is heated with a special light. The entire process is painless, though it is not uncommon to experience a little sensitivity for up to a week following the procedure. This is easily managed by avoiding excessively hot or cold foods, and by taking over-the-counter pain medication if necessary. Thankfully, any of this type of effect is rare, and only temporary.
For those who would rather whiten their teeth from the privacy of their own home, your dentist can equip you with take home whitening trays which should have similar results in about two weeks.
Remember, while your hard work and skills are really what sets you apart from the competition, gaining a little advantage with the help of teeth whitening can only improve your odds of advancing in the business and dating worlds. Speak to your dentist today about what professional whitening can do for you!
About Dr. Nguyen
Though he spent most of his formative years growing up in Germany, Dr. Huy Nguyen was educated at the University of Washington in Seattle and at Boston University. Today, he calls Yarmouth home, where he resides with his beloved dog, Butter. Dr. Nguyen’s cheerful and caring demeanor makes him the perfect dentist to treat patients of all ages.
To schedule an appointment for professional teeth whitening at Forest Falls Dental, please visit our website or call us today at 207-846-3966.