{"id":290,"date":"2021-05-27T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2021-08-30T15:17:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:17:03","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-smiling-all-summer-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-smiling-all-summer-long\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Cosmetic Dental Treatments That Will Keep You Smiling All Summer Long"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"couple smiling on the beach after visiting their cosmetic dentist \" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/beach-couple-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re almost finished planning the perfect summer vacation. The hotel room is booked, you\u2019ve gotten time off from work, and you bought a brand-new swimsuit \u2013 but you can\u2019t help thinking you forgot something. It isn\u2019t until you look in the mirror that you realize your teeth are nowhere near ready for summer. The last thing you want is for the stains, chips, and gaps in your smile to be forever preserved in photos! Fortunately, your cosmetic dentist can get your smile ready for this summer and beyond. Here are three easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> that will make you proud to show off those pearly whites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have years of drinking too much coffee made your teeth yellow? If so, you might benefit from professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>. While over-the-counter whiteners often take weeks or months to produce barely noticeable results, teeth whitening from a cosmetic dentist is truly transformative as well as convenient. After taking impressions of your teeth, your dentist gives you custom trays that fit perfectly. They\u2019ll also give you a professional-grade bleaching gel that is much more potent than any product you\u2019ll find at the drugstore. All you have to do is fill the trays with the gel and wear them as instructed by your dentist \u2013 usually about 30 minutes a day. Most people see dramatic results after just two weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe your teeth are more than just stained. One way to also fix cracks, chips, small gaps, and even slightly crooked teeth is with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/porcelain-veneers.html\">veneers<\/a>. These thin, porcelain coverings are actually how many big-name celebrities achieve their famously attractive smiles. Veneers essentially act as small \u201cmasks\u201d for your teeth, instantly concealing any aesthetic flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The veneers process involves removing a small amount of enamel, capturing impressions of your teeth, and receiving temporary veneers while the impressions are sent to a dental lab. After a few weeks, you\u2019ll return to your dentist\u2019s office to have your personalized veneers placed and your smile instantly transformed. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosmetic Dental Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If veneers sound like a bit \u201ctoo much\u201d for the minor imperfections in your teeth, then you might consider cosmetic dental bonding. This treatment is a more affordable and less invasive way of correcting small gaps, chips, and stains. Your cosmetic dentist can sculpt composite resin \u2013 the same material used in fillings \u2013 to your tooth to help it attain the perfect size, shape, and color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what your plans are this summer, it never hurts to have a smile you\u2019d be proud to display on camera. Ask your cosmetic dentist about how they can keep you smiling all summer long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Richard Thomas<\/a>&nbsp;is a cosmetic dentist in Toledo, OH who achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Case Western Reserve University. At Dental Group West, he provides several cosmetic dental treatments, including the ones described in this post and more. To learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can give you a perfect smile this summer,&nbsp;call Dr. Thomas\u2019 dental office at (419)-539-2168 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/contact-us.html\">visit his website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re almost finished planning the perfect summer vacation. The hotel room is booked, you\u2019ve gotten time off from work, and you bought a brand-new swimsuit \u2013 but you can\u2019t help thinking you forgot something. It isn\u2019t until you look in the mirror that you realize your teeth are nowhere near ready for summer. 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