5 Gifts that will Give Your Grad a Stunning Smile

You know someone about to graduate high school or college. Gifting them something that helps them look their best for photos and interviews is a great idea! With cosmetic dentistry, that something can be their smile. Sound promising? Keep reading to learn more about five popular treatment options.

#1. Give Perfect Protection with Porcelain Veneers

Ever wonder why Tom Cruise and Hilary Duff have such dazzling smiles? They’re wearing porcelain veneers! Dental veneers are a great way to conceal multiple flaws scattered over the front-facing portion of a tooth. Since they’re a thin porcelain shell adhered to your enamel, they also provide some added protection. If your grad has overly sensitive teeth due to thin enamel, this might be their favorite option!

#2. Arrange for Cosmetic Bonding for Precise Correction

For something with a little more finesse, consider a dental bonding treatment. Made from a tooth-colored resin, dental bonding aims to conceal small dental flaws. Chips, cracks, stains, and misshapen teeth will be no match for your dentist’s expert sculpting!

#3. Help them Stand Out with Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening will get to the root of your grad’s dental stains, eliminating them entirely. For an in-office treatment, your dentist applies a special gel directly to your teeth, then lets a halogen light finish the job. If you have a grad that’s often on the go, your dentist can provide a take-home whitening kit. After modeling their smile for a mold, all your grad will have to do is wear their custom trays as directed.

#4. Worried About Bulky Braces? Invisalign’s Got Your Back

Maybe the problem is more structural. If your grad complains about crooked teeth, don’t worry! These days, there are more subtle ways to correct misalignment than with bulky, less-than-aesthetic metal braces. Invisalign aligners are crystal clear, so as long as they’re cleaned properly, your grad can start to straighten their smile without having their pearly whites obstructed in photos.

#5. Worried About Your Timeline? Try Six Month Smiles

Though Invisalign works incredibly quickly, you might still be worried about time. Your grad’s got places to go, things to see, and people to meet! You don’t want them to worry about aligner trays for 12 months. If only there were a way to cut the wait in half.

Coyness aside, there is! Six Month Smiles uses clear brackets and white wires to adjust the most obvious pearly whites: front teeth. Subtler than traditional braces and faster than Invisalign, if you’re trying to work around a time-crunch, Six Month Smiles could be your solution.

Bonus: A Simple Professional Cleaning Can be Effective Too

These five fancy dental cosmetic treatments are popular for a reason. But sometimes all you have to do is keep things simple. A regular cleaning isn’t as powerful as a whitening treatment, but your dentist will still give your grad that refreshing, plaque-free feeling. Afterwards, your genius superstar will be able to start their new life chapter without having to think about making a dental appointment for another six months.

About the Author

Dr. Bob Koenitzer practices at Bob Koenitzer in Petaluma. He loves his community and keeps in touch with dental peers to ensure he provides his patients with the best care. If you need some help finding a good dental gift for your upcoming graduate, Dr. Koenitzer would be delighted to consult with you! You can contact his office at 707-766-6666 and explore his website for more details about dental cosmetic services.