In the past century, good looks were a key to success. They still are. Having Hollywood as a role model, people all over the world came in contact with how beauty can be bought right off the market, only if having the proper shares. None the less, producing beauty became, in a short time, a very successful industry. And what can be more beautiful than a perfect, white and healthy smile?

Cosmetic dentistry has become extremely popular in the past three decades. Even though some time ago, we were used only to admire actors and VIPs for their incredible denture, now it has become easy enough for even a high school student to have one. Sure, you need mom’s and dad’s permission, but besides that and a sum of money, you can walk to school like on a catwalk. But what does cosmetic dentistry imply?

Well, the most common cosmetic dental treatments include tooth veneers, bonding, enamel shaping and, of course, teeth whitening. Also known as teeth bleaching, teeth whitening is the most popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry. Even though it sounds amazing, teeth whitening implies a lot of things to be taken in consideration before and after the procedure itself.

First of all, teeth whitening is not recommended for everyone. It’s not meant for people with sensitive teeth suffering from cavities, gum diseases, worn enamel or exposed roots, nor to those who are allergic to whitening products or any kind of whitening procedure. Also, it must be known that teeth whitening doesn’t bleach tooth-colored fillings, crowns and other restorations like tooth veneers or bonding.

And there are some things that cosmetic dentistry warns about, like keeping away from cigarettes, coffee, tea, Coke, foods and beverages that contain staining substances. That is if you want your healthy and recently whitened teeth to continue being healthy and white. Because, you see, at a given point, the morning coffee and after coffee/ lunch /sex cigarette starts to show the side effects. So you find no other remedy but teeth whitening and you come to the conclusion that cosmetic dentistry is the key to a part of your success.

Even if costs for this particular cosmetic dentistry procedure vary, there’s no price you won’t pay for a bright shiny smile. The problem with teeth whitening, though, is that it doesn’t last forever. So the little sum of money you pay in the beginning can rise up to a lot. Studies have shown that in a month, the whiteness will start to fade. But you can hold it up to one year, only if you cut off cigarettes, coffee, Coke etc.

One thing to worry about is addiction. Many people have become so used to their white and happy smile, that they are willing to pay almost any price at any time to keep on smiling without having to draw their hand over their mouths. You can become a teeth whitening addict too, because if you had it once, you must have it again. So be aware: teeth whitening may cause addiction (not that this is a bad thing! – we all love the white beautiful smiles).

Another advice coming from cosmetic dentistry is to always check in with your cosmetic dentist before trying or buying any kind of teeth whitening product, because you might not be compatible with a certain kind of medicine and then not even the most expensive treatment will help you recover from the consequences. As earlier mentioned, allergic reactions might occur, so consulting a cosmetic dentistry specialist is the only way to not having any sort of unpleasant surprises. He might also tell you or give you brochures on what reactions are normal and which not. For example, after teeth whitening, you might come across some problems like dental sensitivity that normally goes away in about 4 days. Cosmetic dentistry recommends a very special care after the whitening procedure, like brushing at least two times a day and always after eating or drinking anything that might stain your denture. Your cosmetic dentist clinic provides you with enough information on any cosmetic dentistry procedure, besides teeth whitening, for any wish of dental improvement you might have.

As you might have probably realized so far, though it’s an incredible opportunity to look amazing, there are lots of risks you can avoid by simply paying attention to what you use regarding cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening. As an old saying goes: “Waiting for the best, preparing for the worse”, the purpose of cosmetic dentistry, as well as other beauty industries, was not being better than God at creating, but shaping His creation. So a good advice is to prepare for the best because cosmetic dentistry can fix almost anything.