The holidays are one of those times when almost everyone enjoys dressing up. Not for the benefit of others, but because it's nice to take some time for yourself and look your best when you go out to celebrate the season with friends and relatives.
Some people put ribbons in their hair or wear jingly sleighbell jewelry or put on light-up sweaters in order to add their appearance to the general atmosphere of holiday cheer and many people take this time of year as a reminder to do a little self care and appearance maintenance.
After all, you want to be your best self when it's time to either visit or host family over the holidays.
Cosmetic dentistry is one of those things that most people do for themselves to improve their appearance and many find that right before their holiday vacation is the perfect time to straighten, whiten, clean, and repair any and all dental degradation. That way, you have your brightest possible smile for your loved ones when you gather together and celebrate the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one.
Porcelain Veneers
One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your teeth, especially if they're not exactly easy to manage, is porcelain veneers. These are thin, custom molded porcelain shells that can be bonded to the front of your teeth. they can be used to change the color, shape, size, and even length of your teeth when you grin and don't stain as easily as natural teeth.
If your teeth seem to darken with even a single drop of coffee, veneers can be the perfect way to improve your appearance without worrying about every sip of caffeine you take.
Invisible Braces
If you have always wanted straight teeth or if you had braces as a child and things have shifted, there is great news! You can fix your smile with invisible braces.
Clear and essentially invisible options under the brands Invisalign and Six Month Smiles that you can even wear on your holiday vacation with little to no chance that anyone will even notice that you're quietly fixing your tooth alignment.
Teeth Whitening
If you're perfectly happy with the size, shape, and alignment of your teeth but are a little worried about the slow yellowing of an adult coffee or cola drinker, there is one simple and easy solution your dentist can implement at any time.
Whitening your teeth is a simple matter of soaking them in a whitening solution. While home whitening kits have their uses, if you want a quick and powerful whitening just before you jet-set off to see out-of-state family, your best bet is to schedule a whitening appointment with your dentist.
Cosmetic Dentures
If you are in the grandparent generation at your family gatherings, you may want to present a healthier set of teeth than you currently have to work with. Needing dentures is a natural part of aging and with them, you'll be more able to participate in family meals, be understood when you speak, and look a little more like your younger self when smiling for pictures.
Cosmetic dentures are custom fit for your mouth, provide support for the cheeks and lips, and will give you straight gleaming functional teeth in plastic or porcelain depending on your needs and preferences.
Porcelain Inlays and Onlays
Worried about your fillings this holiday season or need on replaced that recently left itself in a Thanksgiving caramel apple? Rather than going with the old methods, try porcelain inlays and onlays for a naturally tooth-colored and incredibly sturdy new way to do fillings.
They can both prevent future decay and restore your ability to bite and chew at will without joining your teen in worrying about losing a filling.
Whether you're hosting this year's big family dinner and present opening or you'll be going to visit relatives instead, naturally you want to look and feel your best for this special time.
With the right cosmetic dentistry for your needs and preferences, you can smile in every photo with confidence and pride and take part in even the chewiest or crunchiest holiday treats without fear.
For more tips, tricks, or useful information about cosmetic dentistry or to schedule your pre-holiday treatments, contact us today!
