At long last, summer is almost here. If you’re fully vaccinated, you’re probably itching to spend time outside with loves ones, especially since you didn’t get to last year. However, chances are everyone will be taking pictures, and if you’re self-conscious about your stained or crooked teeth, you might be scared of your dental flaws being preserved in photos. That’s where cosmetic dentistry can be a huge help! Here are three ways that your cosmetic dentist can give you picture-perfect smile this summer.
Straighten Crooked Teeth with Invisalign
Instead of metal brackets and wires that make you look like an awkward teenager, Invisalign uses clear plastic trays to straighten your teeth. These aligners are not only more comfortable than braces, but they’re also removable – you can just take them out when it’s time to eat, drink, brush, or floss. Best of all, no one should even notice the aligners while you’re wearing them. Your orthodontic treatment shouldn’t be visible at all in all of the pictures people take of you this summer.
Plus, the average treatment time for Invisalign is only 12 to 18 months, as opposed to the 24 to 36 months it usually takes with braces. If you start treatment now, your smile might be almost fully straight by this time next year!
Tackle Stubborn Stains with Teeth Whitening
Countless studies have shown how common it is to wish that your pearly whites were, well, whiter. While the teeth whitening kits that you find at the drugstore typically don’t produce the dramatic results you want, your cosmetic dentist offers professional-grade teeth whitening solutions to give you a smile you can be proud of.
They can provide you with a set of custom trays and a potent bleaching gel to wear for about 30 minutes a day. Within two weeks, your smile should be multiple shades brighter. For quicker results, you could choose to have your dentist whiten your teeth to the same degree in a single, hour-long appointment.
Give Your Smile a Full Makeover with Veneers
Maybe you have so many cosmetic dental flaws that you don’t even know where to start fixing them. One way to instantly correct all of them at once is with veneers. A veneer is a thin porcelain shell that your dentist can place over the front of an imperfect tooth. This treatment is so versatile that chips, cracks, stains, and even minor gaps don’t stand a chance. As a bonus, getting veneers only takes two appointments!
This summer, you shouldn’t have to hide away your smile. Ask your cosmetic dentist how they can help you transform your smile and make this summer one worth remembering!
About the Author
At Meadowbrook Dentistry, Dr. Miguel A. Casañas, Jr. is an experienced cosmetic dentist in Plainview, NY. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and keeps up with the latest advancements in the field. He offers all of the cosmetic dental services described in this post and more. If you’re looking to improve your smile this summer, visit his website or call (516) 346-5655.