{"id":978,"date":"2018-05-14T11:31:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T16:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=978"},"modified":"2018-05-31T22:36:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T03:36:39","slug":"teeth-whitening-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know about Teeth Whitening, Dating, and Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How important is teeth whitening for dating and your social life? A 2015 survey conducted in behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry concluded that our smile is one feature of our appearance that can defy age. It can be the secret to our attractiveness.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-949\" style=\"width: 355px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-949\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.jpg\" alt=\"Before and after photos for information on free teeth whitening, from Plano TX dentist Miranday Lacy DDS.\" width=\"355\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.jpg 355w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/free-teeth-whitening-plano-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White teeth can make a lasting first impression<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The majority of survey participants said that an investment in their smile is more important than an investment in weight loss, hair enhancement, or enhancements to other facial features.<\/p>\n<p>What does it all mean? That your smile is important to other people. If you are dating, or trying to find someone to date, don\u2019t take your smile for granted. A clean, bright smile can go a long way in attracting a date\u2014or even just friends. In addition to teeth whitening from your dentist, what else can you do to make a great first impression?<\/p>\n<h2>Enhance Your Smile with Teeth Whitening and More<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Floss between your teeth daily &#8211; Flossing not only makes your teeth look better, it helps prevent gum disease, and can help freshen your breath.<\/li>\n<li>Brush your teeth twice daily &#8211; This helps keep teeth clean and bright.<\/li>\n<li>Whiten your teeth &#8211; Professional whitening from a dentist gives you the best results. If you can\u2019t afford professional whitening, whitening toothpastes will help control surface stains. Over-the-counter whitening strips will help. Brushing your teeth with baking soda, or rubbing the inside of banana peel (which contains magnesium and potassium) can help reduce surface stains on our teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Cosmetic dental treatment \u2013 Dental bonding is an affordable way to restore chipped teeth, or to reshape teeth. If you need to restore a broken down tooth, <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/porcelain-veneers-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">porcelain veneers<\/a> or porcelain crowns can help. Orthodontic treatment can align your teeth, which is not only better for your smile, but also for your overall oral health.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your breath fresh &#8211; Regular flossing, brushing, and mouthwash should keep your breath fresh. If you&#8217;ve tried them all, but are still struggling with bad breath, speak with your dentist about it. Gum disease, tooth decay, medication, or a medical condition may be causing the problem. Your dentist can help you identify the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your smile can make a first impression and leave a lasting impression. Don\u2019t take it for granted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by Plano TX female dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy. She offers <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free teeth whitening to patients<\/a> who keep their regularly schedule appointments for a dental cleaning and exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How important is teeth whitening for dating and your social life? A 2015 survey conducted in behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry concluded that our smile is one feature of our appearance that can defy age. It can be the secret to our attractiveness. The majority of survey participants said that an investment &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-dating\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Things to Know about Teeth Whitening, Dating, and Your Smile<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[7,743,802,801],"class_list":["post-978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-teeth-whitening","tag-free-teeth-whitening","tag-plano-tx-dentist-free-teeth-whitening","tag-smile-dating-social-life","tag-teeth-dating-social-life"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Things to Know about Teeth Whitening, Dating, and Your Smile<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How important is teeth whitening for dating and your social life? 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