Graduations are big events in a person’s life, so it’s not uncommon to give gifts to commemorate these occasions. If you have a special someone in your life who is graduating from college or high school, why not give them the gift of a more beautiful smile? Cosmetic dental treatments can whiten, brighten, and reshape teeth into more pleasing forms that can help a person make a knockout first impression at a job interview or social situation. Here are a few cosmetic dental treatments and why they can make great gifts.
Veneers Will Give Them Reason to Cheer
If your loved one is self-conscious about chips, cracks, gaps, or stains in their teeth, veneers may be a great way to address all of these flaws at once by transforming their smile into a beautiful new state. This treatment is quite versatile and can be completed in two visits. After an initial consultation, the dentist will use a local anesthetic to render the process painless before removing a tiny amount of enamel from the treated teeth. They will then take impressions of and place temporary veneers on these teeth, and the patient will be sent on their way.
After being manufactured at a lab, the permanent veneers will be ready for placement about two weeks later. The temporary set will be removed and the permanent ones will be cemented into place. After any final adjustments, the patient will be ready to meet life with a beautiful new smile.
Give Them a Smile as Bright as Their Future with Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants a beautifully white smile, but years of use can leave a person’s teeth with unsightly stains or discoloration. Luckily, professional teeth whitening treatments deliver stunning results that are far superior to those of any purported whitening products in stores.
To perform a teeth whitening procedure, the dentist will place barriers in the mouth to protect the soft tissues before treating the teeth with a few layers of concentrated whitening agent and using a special light to activate the desired effects. These treatments take about an hour and involve no anesthesia, and their results can last for up to three years with excellent oral care.
A pretty smile is a gift that keeps on giving. By giving your graduate a cosmetic dental treatment, you can give them a powerful social asset for their career or further education.
About the Author
Dr. Saba K. Abernethy earned her dental degree at Boston University School of Dental Medicine and furthers her education through the Study Club for Dental Excellence. She is a proud and active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Massachusetts Dental Society. Her office in Holliston, MA, offers general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry such as veneers and teeth whitening. To schedule your graduate for a cosmetic dental consultation, contact her office online or dial (508) 429-5300.