{"id":270,"date":"2024-06-03T17:34:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T17:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2024-08-02T14:22:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:22:34","slug":"smile-ready-summer-3-reasons-to-have-your-teeth-whitened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ornelasfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/smile-ready-summer-3-reasons-to-have-your-teeth-whitened\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile-Ready Summer: 3 Reasons to Have Your Teeth Whitened"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer is here, and if you\u2019re like many others, you\u2019re working on your figure so that you feel confident in your swimsuit, short sleeves, and other warm-weather wear. Don\u2019t forget, though, that one of the first things people notice about you is the quality of your smile. If yours is stained yellow or brown, then it can leave you feeling so self-conscious that you avoid grinning for photos or spending time with other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, brightening your teeth is usually relatively easy! If you\u2019ve been on the fence about undergoing this procedure, continue reading to learn 3 reasons why summer is the perfect time to have your teeth whitened<\/a> with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reason #1: Special Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The long days of summer are perfect for graduation celebrations, family reunions, weddings, or backyard barbecues with family and friends. With so many photo ops happening this time of year, you\u2019re going to want to look and feel your best so that you aren\u2019t embarrassed by candid shots. Whitening your teeth is a simple and effective way to enhance your appearance if you\u2019re worried that your stained teeth will attract unwanted attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, your dentist can provide take-home kits with professional-grade whitening gels and customized kits for optimal application. That way, you can get top-quality results while minimizing potential sensitivity, all from the comfort of your own home! You may want to start sooner rather than later because it might take a few weeks to see results, and you might require more than one application to achieve your ideal shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reason #2: Vacation Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under normal circumstances, you might try to avoid taking time off from your job for personal or medical appointments. For example, if you have a strict supervisor who isn\u2019t overly forgiving or you\u2019re worried you\u2019ll miss important meetings or deadlines, you might procrastinate getting any cosmetic work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, plenty of people request vacation time during the summer months to take a trip or make memories with loved ones. You can schedule your dental visit without having to worry that you\u2019ll be missed or reprimanded at the workplace. By the time you return, you\u2019ll have a brighter grin to show for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reason #3: Avoid the Rush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another great reason to undergo dental procedures during the summer is to capitalize on the timing. As autumn draws closer, parents and families will be shopping for school supplies and preparing their kids for the coming year- which includes dental checkups. Scheduling your teeth whitening earlier in the summer ensures that you won\u2019t have to compete for appointment times or worry about an overcrowded waiting room. You\u2019ll beat the back-to-school rush that\u2019ll take up a large portion of your dentist\u2019s time in the coming months.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By brightening your teeth this summer, you can have a beautiful smile that you\u2019re proud to show off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Joe Ornelas enjoys helping people of all ages improve their lives by enhancing their dental condition. He earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and then graduated with his dental doctorate from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Now, he offers a wide array of services to meet all your dental needs at one convenient location. With state-of-the-art technology onsite, he can increase patient comfort and create more accurate treatment results. If you\u2019re interested in teeth whitening, you can request an appointment on the website<\/a> or call (219) 243-5485.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is here, and if you\u2019re like many others, you\u2019re working on your figure so that you feel confident in your swimsuit, short sleeves, and other warm-weather wear. Don\u2019t forget, though, that one of the first things people notice about you is the quality of your smile. 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