Going to a job interview can be pretty stressful, you’re trying to sell an employer on the fact that you are capable of doing a stellar job and would be a better choice than the other candidates who may have similar experience and qualifications. You have already gotten your foot in the door with that updated CV and great references, but as you probably know there’s more to making that first impression than what’s written on your resume. You’ve likely chosen your interview-day outfit carefully, because you know that looking your best is important, but have you thought about your smile? Closing the interview with a strong handshake, direct eye contact, and a winning smile can be the difference between hearing, “You start on Monday,” and “We decided to go in another direction.”

What Your Smile Tells an Employer

It seems like some people will do anything to achieve the beauty standards they desire. But what is the cost? Of course you want to get a dazzling white smile, but you probably have some concerns about how safe some of these whiteners are for your teeth. How do these products transform a yellow smile into a white one, and are you doing any damage to your teeth when you use them? Read on to learn more about what teeth whitening products are made of, and how safe they really are to use on your teeth.

Everybody wants to appear young for as long as possible. Since The Fountain of Youth has yet to be found, we try a multitude of different ways to prevent, maintain, or reverse signs of aging. These ways can include, but aren’t limited to, plastic surgery, dermatological procedures, Botox, permanent makeup, weight loss programs, natural remedies, and much more.

If you are trying these methods or any others, it’s possible that you haven’t addressed one of the most important aspects of looking – and feeling – younger: your pearly whites! Your teeth are an important part of how people perceive you, and keeping them white can knock the years off!

It’s awards season in Hollywood, and we’ve spent countless hours clicking through red carpet photos, coveting the haute couture looks worn by our favorite starlets. We’ve noticed that from the Golden Globes to the Oscars, every exquisite outfit has one accessory in common: dazzling white teeth. In fact, pearly whites just might be Hollywood’s favorite accessory. They’re more frequent on the red carpet than choker necklaces and designer bags.

So, just how far do celebrities go to get stain-free teeth? And how can you get the same result at home without spending a fortune? We did an insanely detailed investigation and discovered celebrities favorite teeth whitening strategies from the predictable (like sipping all your drinks through a straw) to the straight up weird, to the must-try. Here’s what we found.

In the celebrity world, looking flawless is one of the most important parts of the job. Everywhere celebs go there are paparazzi just waiting to catch a glimpse of them not looking their very best. To stay on top of their game, stars spend a lot of money and time getting their teeth to look perfect. Here are some common dental tricks celebrities have admitted to using to get that perfect smile.