Dentist Tips For Dating Success

It is hard out there for a single person looking for love. There are so many things stymieing their attempts at finding someone that sometimes it can be too much. Just as the job market is difficult, so is the dating scene. One often wonders how to make them stand out against all of the other potential romantic interests out there. They think that there is nothing to distinguish them from the crowd. Often they buy new clothes or go to the gym to make their bodies look better. Lots of people pay exorbitant amounts of money to have their hair and makeup done or to have their nails manicured. There is one resource that people are not taking advantage of and talking to about getting their dating life back on track, and that is their dentist. It seems silly, but if nothing else has worked what is the harm in talking to one more person who may be able to help?

While not necessarily first on the list of people to help with dating advice, a dentist has a lot of very valid and helpful ways to potentially enhance success on the social scene. First of all, they will tell you that bad breath is definitely a deal breaker. A build up of bacteria in the mouth or the food we eat causes bad breath, or halitosis, resulting in an unpleasant odor when we breathe or speak. It is easily cured in most instances by maintaining sound and consistent oral hygiene. They recommend that upon waking in the morning one brushes their teeth, flosses, and uses an antiseptic mouth wash. Then after each meal brushing will eliminate any residual food particles and will alleviate smells from the food. Then, and most importantly, before bed brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash again will prevent the dreaded morning breath. The nighttime routine is most important because during the night when our mouths are inactive there is a lack of oxygen that contributes to the increased pungency upon waking.

A dentist will also tell you that the secret to better romantic success is a smile that is bright and white. To that end they will help you find ways of whitening and brightening your smile. That begins with using toothpaste that has a mild amount of whitening properties in it. That means one with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda. They do not, however, advise using at home whitening kits or strips. These can be detrimental to the health of teeth, and are not always consistently effective. Instead, plan on occasionally having the dentist professionally whiten your teeth. This will keep the teeth looking as good as possible.

Finally a dentist has one final dating tip that serves his benefits as much as the patients', and that is that you regularly come in for a check-up. The number one way to maintain a healthy mouth is to come in for a check-up with regularity. That means at least twice a year. At these visits they will catch potentially troublesome areas and intervene with treatment before it becomes something that turns off potential dates.