What Can I Do to Improve My Smile
Phoenix, AZ
My Formal is Soon, What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
Your upcoming formal event is approaching, and you're feeling self-conscious about your smile. What should you do? Reach out to your dentist. Whether you're preparing for the homecoming dance, prom, or any other formal occasion, feeling confident enough to showcase your smile is paramount. High school formals are cherished events, with memories and photographs lasting a lifetime. Ensuring you're pleased with your pictures requires effort and preparation. At Phoenix Family Dentistry, we're here to assist you in loving your smile, even if your formal is just around the corner. Here are some steps we suggest taking.
Have Your Teeth Cleaned
Call (602) 755-6684 and schedule a teeth cleaning with our dental office. We can get you scheduled right away, and you will be amazed by how much better your teeth look when they are clean and the plaque and tartar have been removed. Plaque can make your teeth appear yellow and stained, even when they are not actually dirty. The good news is that a teeth cleaning can usually be completed in under an hour. After all, a cleaning is even more important for your health than it is for your appearance.
Teeth Whitening Options
If you've noticed your teeth becoming stained, it may not be entirely your fault. Even routine antibiotic use can result in the discoloration of once-white teeth. Additionally, indulging in habits like drinking soda, consuming pasta with red sauce, or enjoying soy sauce on sushi can lead to teeth staining. Unfortunately, these stains can not only make you appear older but also detract from your overall health. This is certainly not the image you want to portray during your high school years, where you should feel fresh-faced and radiant with a dazzling white smile. At our dental office, we're committed to providing you with a beautiful smile in just one appointment. In contrast, over-the-counter whitening strips may take weeks to yield noticeable results.
When you opt for a teeth whitening treatment at our dental office, you'll benefit from a professional-grade whitening solution that surpasses anything available in stores. While store-bought kits primarily target surface stains on your teeth, our solution penetrates the enamel to target deep-seated molecules within your teeth. By rendering them colorless and less reflective of light, our teeth-whitening solution can brighten your smile by up to eight shades or more. This significant transformation can greatly enhance your smile just in time for events like homecoming or prom, and the process can be completed quickly. With less than a week remaining, a visit to our office can already show remarkable improvements to your smile.
Facial Exercises
At Phoenix Family Dentistry, our dentist in Phoenix, AZ mainly focus on the health and appearance of your teeth and gums. However, there are other things you can do to improve your smile, and that includes doing facial exercises. You can practice by looking in the mirror and flashing your biggest possible grin. Hold it for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat throughout the day. You can also work your facial muscles by singing loudly and passionately. Pull out your smartphone, download a karaoke app, and get carried away. This is a fun way to work your muscles, and your friends can join in. If you are worried about the skin around your chin, you can tighten it by pointing your chin toward the ceiling and kissing the air. Kiss the air 20 times and repeat twice. This is a simple exercise, and just like how you exercise the rest of your body, you can improve your facial muscles and your smile.
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Moisturize
The texture of your skin and lips will also impact your smile. Use an all-natural moisturizer to make your skin look luminescent and healthy. Using a natural lip balm will also keep your lips nice and moist so you can flash a healthy, supple, and beautiful smile. When you are at the drugstore, remember to read the labels. Anything full of ingredients you cannot read is likely to be full of chemicals. They can dry out your skin and lips, making it more difficult to smile freely.
Drink Water
At Phoenix Family Dentistry, our dentist in 85053 encourages our Phoenix patients to drink plenty of water. Doing so is important for the health of your body, for the appearance of your skin, and for your teeth. Dry mouth can give you terrible breath, so even if you want to smile, you will be less inclined to do so. Drinking water helps your body produce enough saliva to wash away food particles, bacteria, and even plaque, so instead of grabbing a soda during your formal, drink from a water bottle instead. Your smile, breath, and health will thank you.
Get Ready for Your Formal by Visiting Our Phoenix Dentist Office
When you are out shopping for the perfect dress and shoes or renting your tux, don't forget to think about your smile. Statistically, both guys and girls find a nice smile to be the most attractive quality anyone can have. Your smile is a reflection of your personality; it can be welcoming, encouraging, playful and exciting — all the things you are and want to be. The key is for you to be confident enough in how your smile looks to be willing to show it off. The good news is that by visiting our dental office, your smile can be drastically improved, even if you only have a week or two before the big event. To get started, call (602) 755-6684 and schedule an appointment with Phoenix Family Dentistry. Call us to learn more.
