May is here, and if you have a high school senior at home, you may be looking for the perfect present to celebrate this momentous milestone. If you haven’t decided what to get them, why not consider investing in a cosmetic procedure to help enhance their smile?
Addressing aesthetic imperfections can boost your teen’s confidence so they can smile proudly when they walk across the stage to accept their diploma and help set them up for success in the next phase of their life. Continue reading to learn about 3 popular services to consider giving your graduating senior!
Service #1: Teeth Whitening
If your teen feels self-conscious about the tone of their teeth, they might remain tight-lipped rather than laughing with friends or engaging in conversations with others. They might even feel tempted to try over-the-counter whiteners to help, but these options often have diluted bleaches that cause sensitivity or produce inconsistent results.
Meanwhile, your dentist can provide all the supplies your child needs to achieve professional-grade results from the comfort of their bedroom. For instance, many offer kits with ultra-concentrated gels designed to reduce sensitivity and custom-fitted applicator trays for more comfortable and reliable outcomes.
Service #2: Veneers
Has your teenager been bullied for imperfections in their grin, like chips, cracks, stunted teeth, mild gaps, or stubborn stains that can’t be brushed away? If so, they might be a good candidate for veneers.
These thin, ceramic shells are customized to match or improve the size, shape, and color of your child’s teeth and are cemented to the front surfaces to cover flaws. However, for them to fit correctly, their dentist must remove a small amount of enamel, which doesn’t regrow. As a result, this treatment might not be recommended for teens younger than 16.
Service #3: Dental Bonding
If your child has aesthetic concerns with their teeth but isn’t ready for the irreversible changes required for veneers to fit correctly, they might be a good candidate for dental bonding. This option addresses many similar concerns but can be a less invasive and more cost-effective alternative.
This procedure involves placing color-matched composite resin directly on your teen’s tooth in layers to mend or mask one or more imperfections. Once their dentist molds it into the ideal shape, it’s hardened in place with an ultraviolet curing light so it bonds with their enamel.
If you’re unsure whether your graduating senior is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry, you can learn more by contacting your family dentist to schedule a consultation.
About the Practice
Patients at Young Dental benefit from two dentists and an anesthesiologist who are passionate about improving people’s lives by enhancing their oral health. Dr. Young, Dr. Montileaux, and Dr. Pfeiffer collaborate to offer a comprehensive menu of services, including cosmetic procedures, to meet your family’s unique needs under one roof. They take the time to get to know your unique concerns and goals, then provide customized services to address them. You can request an appointment on the website or call (360) 676-0642.