One of the first things others notice about you is the quality of your smile, but if yours looks more yellow or brown than pearly white, you’re less likely to make a good impression. Fortunately, your dentist offers professional services, such as in-office procedures and customized take-home whitening kits, that can brighten your grin and boost your confidence.
But did you know that your makeup can also potentially influence the color of your teeth? Continue reading to learn more about which shades to avoid and which ones help them look lighter!
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Although your oral health is your dentist’s primary goal, many providers also offer cosmetic services to boost your confidence, which can, in turn, enhance your daily quality of life. Teeth whitening relies on a topical bleach, such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, that penetrates your enamel. This triggers a chemical oxidation process that breaks down the stain molecules gathered there, reducing their size and concentration.
A single in-office treatment can potentially brighten your grin by several shades in a single office visit, and professional-grade take-home kits tend to produce results within a couple of weeks. Then, once you’ve achieved the desired hue, it’s only natural to want to show it off!
What Makeup Tones Make Teeth Look More Yellow?
Would you be surprised to learn that certain shades of makeup can make your teeth look worse rather than better? Wearing warmer shades tends to cause the yellow or brownish hues in your enamel to stand out, which probably isn’t the effect you hoped for.
That means if you’ve just undergone a cosmetic enhancement, you might want to avoid lipsticks containing yellow, gold, brassy, or orange tints. It can be harder to find a blush that doesn’t contain the same warm glow, but you might try swapping corals for blue-based pinks that don’t have the same cozy undertones.
What Makeup Shades Help My Smile Appear Brighter?
If you’re looking for specific recommendations about colors that can highlight your recent cosmetic enhancements, there are several options you might try! For example, you can purchase a red lipstick that contains cooler, blue-based undertones to contrast with the ivory of your enamel to help it look brighter.
You might also try a nude lip shade that can be dressed up or down, depending on your needs. Alternatively, if you prefer something more bold, consider wearing a beautiful berry or purple shade to really make your smile stand out.
Feel free to experiment with different options until you find some that make you feel confident showing off your beautifully whitened teeth!
About the Practice
Patients at Richland Dental benefit from a team of dentists eager to help you build and maintain the healthiest, most beautiful version of your smile. They share decades of combined experience and collaborate to offer a wide array of services, including teeth whitening, under one roof. Their compassionate and caring approach is combined with advanced technology to help you feel comfortable while they deliver accurate treatment results tailored to your unique needs. You can request an appointment on the website or call (972) 200-8006.