Improving a Lacklustre Smile Gives Confidence a Huge BoostWhile we like to think that society as a whole is not superficial and values attributes such as talent, character and achievements over personal appearance, we all know that in certain situations, that is simply not true. In social and business interactions and also job interviews, first impressions are very important to the eventual outcome. A bad first impression can be overcome, but it takes a lot of extra work and special communication skills to be successful. First Impressions Do Matter While creating a favourable first impression is a package deal, that is, clothes to suit the occasion, personal grooming, style, confident approach, strong handshake and solid eye contact, the most lasting of all these components is the smile. The whole package can be present and correct, the initial contact positive and the participants ready to engage in conversation. If, however, the next step is a smile to kick start proceedings, and that smile shows yellow, stained teeth, the rest of the package will fade into the background. It is amazing the number of people who really haven’t given the state of their teeth a lot of thought. Of course, this is because they aren’t looking at themselves in a mirror continually throughout the day while they are speaking to other people. If they were, they would most likely be quite shocked at their appearance in a range of face-to-face situations. In this scenario, having the smile and teeth the focus for all the wrong reasons is an outcome that is completely preventable, when Michael Frey Dental can easily correct the situation with a simple dental procedure. Tooth Whitening Best Done by Professionals This procedure is tooth whitening Bundaberg and while most dentists are trained to perform the procedure, unfortunately, it is readily available through do-it-yourself kits on-line. What people using these kits often do not realise is that not everyone is suitable to undergo a tooth whitening procedure. The general overall health and condition of the teeth and gums should be assessed by a professional to see if some basic safety parameters are present. Things such as gum and tooth sensitivity, whether there are any fillings, crowns or bridges to consider, and the natural colour of the person’s teeth should all be taken into account. A case in point is the presence in the mouth of fillings, crowns or bridges. A dental professional will tell their patients that, since these do not change colour during tooth whitening, they may need to be removed and reinstated after the whitening is completed. In this way, the new fillings, crowns and bridges can be colour matched to the new, whiter shade of the natural teeth. Ensuring the mouth and gums are healthy prior to the whitening is also essential, as applying the whitening agent to a problem area could cause further damage. Michael Frey Dental is fully qualified to make these assessments and recommend those patients who would benefit from teeth whitening. Most people who have maintained regular oral hygiene through brushing and flossing daily, regularly attended their six monthly check-up visits and have a reasonably healthy lifestyle will be able to have their teeth professionally whitened. Teeth whitening will restore confidence, match your smile to your overall appearance and, best of all, you will look years younger. Contact details are at

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