Created 22/9/2015
Updated 12/15/2023
Having a perfect smile like that of Hollywood stars might seem like a titanic task but, the truth is that it is not so… or not as much as you might think, you can have perfect teeth.
Surely, watching some movies, you may have noticed that American actors have teeth so white that they look like pearls, Hollywood stars know that part of having a job is to have a good image and a good smile as a cover letter.
But not only in the cinema! Even on television or when we go to a city abroad, there are regions where we meet people always with a beaming smile, and then the question comes to us: how do they do it? Where is the paradise that produces the perfect smile and perfect teeth?
The answer is simple: paradise is in oral hygiene, in the care of your smile and in the visits you make to your IMOI Dental Clinic in Barcelona and Ibiza. In addition, teeth whitening is very fashionable among actors and actresses and people dedicated to selling part of their image. How do celebrities get those perfect teeth? Let us explain the main points.
White teeth: a fad or an obsession?
The smile generates an immediate impact on people and this is scientifically proven: a bright smile gives a feeling of vitality, youth, health and happiness and is the product of a treated and cared for mouth.
Statistics from a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reveal that:
- Almost all adults (99.7%) believe that smiling is very important in social life.
- 96% believe that a beautiful smile makes a person more attractive to people of the opposite sex.
- About three-quarters (74%) believe that an ugly, unkempt smile would make them less likely to succeed and prosper in their career.
- And to the question they were asked, “What would you like to improve your smile?”, the most common answer was, “To have whiter and brighter teeth, much more aligned.”
In the United States, laser teeth whitening has been in practice for several years as an alternative to make teeth whiter and is a technique used by artists to improve the appearance of their teeth, we have already talked about this in more depth in our IMOI articles, so we invite you to consult the different techniques used to whiten teeth. techniques and treatments for whiter teeth.
If you don’t like your smile, teeth whitening can be excellent as a first step, but be careful that it doesn’t become an obsession, because if you don’t use the right products or in the right doses, you will only make the situation worse. A professional teeth whitening to have perfect teeth is not excessively expensive, at IMOI we perform different treatments of dental aesthetics and therefore different prices of the treatments.
In this link you can find all the dental aesthetic treatments (veneers, teeth whitening, etc) to have perfect teeth that you can have at IMOI. The first visit is totally free and we will perform a complete dental study. See in this section everything we will do during your first visit at IMOI.
How do celebrities get whiter teeth?
According to research, teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic service by celebrities. There are several ways to make your teeth whiter but that should only be the responsibility of your dentist. Your IMOI dentist will advise you after your check-up.
In general, professional methods are preferable as they ensure adequate protection to the rest of the mouth and, in particular, to the gums.
The whitening effects can last from one to several years, depending on how you take care of your teeth and, of course, will last longer if you continue to use home maintenance products. And celebrities know that.
“How to whiten your teeth yourself” whitening systems have become a popular option, mostly because they are affordable and easy to use. They do not require a prescription and can be purchased without a consultation with your dentist. They include strips, gels, whitening toothpastes and even chewing gum. All these products are generally harmless, but it is better not to abuse them and to ask your dentist for his approval to use them and his professional opinion.
Celebrities entrust their mouths to specialized doctors.
Many artists started their careers with serious problems in the esthetics of their teeth; and the vast majority of them knew that only a medical specialist could correct their problems and provide them with the longed-for perfect, white teeth. Invisible orthodontics, the use of veneers, whitening and treatments for dental estheticsare the most commonly used within the artistic environment.
They spared no expense to know that their dental health should be carried out by specialized clinics; something that many people, in order to save money, prefer to go to other places, when the only thing we can cause instead of improvements, are serious problems.
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when the only thing we can cause instead of improvements, are serious problems.
We must protect our teeth: dental enamel, gums… check when there is sensitivity to heat and cold or gum recession. For this, it is very important to consult an experienced dentist, who will be able to recommend the most appropriate treatments for you. In addition, the dentist is trained to deal with the possible consequences of teeth whitening treatments.
The importance of good habits
Children’s baby teeth are usually whiter than those of adults. And this is also one of the reasons why white teeth make you look younger. Did you know that? That is why artists seek to have perfect teeth.
But, just as there are different ways to make our teeth whiter, there are also several factors that make them turn yellow, stain and discolor. The causes may be some medications and antibiotics. Besides the fact that with age teeth tend to stain, of course.
For this, we must not neglect good habits. It is important to take care of the teeth since childhood, always brushing after meals, daily use of dental floss to remove plaque that accumulates between the teeth and that the toothbrush cannot remove.
Friends and enemies of teeth
By now it is well known that the worst enemies of teeth are cigarettes, coffee and tea.
So if you want to have perfect teeth like those of any Hollywood artist, it will be better if you first resist to give up bad habits and eliminate the habit of smoking.
But it is also advisable to adopt good eating habits that include healthy foods without giving up calcium-rich foods, which are good for teeth and strengthen them. Milk and cheese are really good friends of the teeth.
For any questions do not hesitate to use the chat on the page, our dentists will help you.
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This article has been supervised by Dr. Ferran Novell Costa and Dra. Erjona Demiraj, specialists in Dental Health and Dental Aesthetics treatments. Responsible for the treatments provided at IMOI Barcelona and IMOI Ibiza and for the supervision and/or updating of the contents of this blog entry. (7/11/2023). The recommendations described are not generic and do not replace the diagnosis and evaluation of a professional in a dental office. If you want us to clarify any aspect or you want a personalized diagnosis and advice we recommend you to come to our dental clinics.
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