Studies show that one-third of Americans say that the first thing they notice about a person is his or her smile. Therefore, when you grin, you want to make a positive impression. This is why cosmetic dentistry is so important – it provides an avenue to perfect your teeth. A specific route to smile perfection is through teeth whitening. But once you gain an aesthetically pleasing appearance, how do you maintain it? After all, you don’t want to enjoy amazing results only to lose them. So your Virginia Beach dentist will weigh in with tips on how to maintain your brilliant and bright new ivories.