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As the holidays approach, many families begin thinking about the photos they want to include on their annual holiday card for friends and family. Perhaps you’ve already chosen the perfect backdrop and coordinating outfits, but what about your smile? If you aren’t happy with your teeth and want to show off those pearly whites in your holiday greeting card, your dentist can help. Here’s what you need to know. 

3 Ways to Get a Picture-Perfect Smile

1. Teeth Whitening

If your smile isn’t as bright and white as you would like it to be, teeth whitening treatments will help. In as little as a single appointment, your teeth will be noticeably whiter; in fact, an average hour-long treatment can get your teeth four to six shades whiter than they are now. For more dramatic results, schedule several treatments before your holiday photo session. 

2. Teeth Bonding 

dentistIf you have a cracked, chipped, or stained tooth that’s keeping you from showing the world your beautiful smile, dental bonding will help. Although it’s less permanent than other types of cosmetic dentistry, such as veneers, and lasts three to seven years with proper care, bonding is a simple, easy solution to fix problem areas.

Your dentist will apply a resin that matches the color of the rest of your teeth to fix small cracks or chips, close gaps, or cover stained teeth. The process usually takes about an hour in the office, and you‘ll leave with a card-worthy smile. 

3. Veneers

Although you’ll need to plan ahead to undergo the procedure, adding dental veneers to your teeth will give you the smile you want for your photos. Veneers will change the size and shape of your teeth, covering cracks or chips, and creating a whiter, more uniform appearance.

Getting veneers involves removing enamel from your existing teeth and applying either composite or porcelain covers to the surfaces of your teeth. Keep in mind that veneers typically require several visits to the dentist, and it can take up to four weeks for them the be custom-made in the lab.

 

When you need cosmetic dentistry services to perfect your smile for your holiday cards, contact Dental Arts. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, NY, Dr. Preetika Gupta and her team offer both cosmetic and general dentistry services. Their personalized approach will ensure you achieve your ideal smile. Call (631) 591-9200 to schedule an exam, and learn more about the practice by visiting their website.

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