It’s natural to want your teeth to look whiter and brighter. After all, a clean, healthy smile will make you appear younger and more confident. But what happens when your beauty products are holding you back? Makeup is supposed to make you look better, not worse! If you’re searching for ways to help accentuate that beautiful smile, here’s how you can select the right shades to flatter your face and help your teeth look their whitest!
Lipstick
Because it frames your mouth, your lipstick probably has the greatest effect on your teeth of any cosmetic products. Thus, selecting the right shade is important. If you want to make those pearly whites appear brighter, stick with blue undertones and avoid anything with a yellow, gold, or orange tint.
If you prefer to go the more natural route, a clear gloss or silver shimmer can make teeth look whiter, too.
Blush
Blush mimics the natural flush in your cheeks, so it’s understandable to want to keep its color as neutral as possible. Unfortunately, however, many blushes come in shades that have a lot of orange in them and can make your teeth look yellow. Swapping the corals for blue-based pinks can make your smile appear brighter without it looking too obvious that you’re wearing blush.
Eyeliner / Eyeshadow
While blue eyeshadow isn’t always appropriate for everyday wear, using a subtle navy blue, plum, or black eyeliner can not only make your eye color stand out better, but it can also help make your teeth look whiter, too.
For eyeshadow, follow the same guidelines as with lipstick: avoid anything with yellow undertones.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Are you ready to get whiter teeth without relying on your makeup to do all the heavy lifting? A professional whitening treatment can lighten them up to eight shades in about an hour! Don’t have time to stick around? Your dentist can provide you with an at-home teeth whitening kit that can be done anytime you want. These products take about two weeks to see results, but there’s something nice about being able to whiten your teeth in your pajamas!
Remember, the color of your makeup can affect the appearance of your teeth. For the best results, try the above tips for finding the right shade, and if you’re ready to create a noticeable impact to the shade of your smile, contact your dentist about professional teeth whitening.
About Dr. Yarnell
Dr. Sarah Yarnell absolutely loves being a dentist, and that love shines through in her caring, compassionate treatment of every patient. Dr. Yarnell enjoys helping each person who walks through her door reveal their most beautiful smile, whether they’re getting an exam and cleaning, a dental implant, or professional teeth whitening.
To schedule a teeth whitening procedure at Woodsprings Family Dentistry, please visit our website today or call us at 870-340-2187.