Get Your Teeth ‘Holiday Ready’
Feel relaxed and confident on your holiday with healthy and attractive teeth!
Most of us look forward to our annual holidays. A few weeks in the sun, or on the ski slopes, can certainly give us a chance to relax and wind down, before heading back to our normal lives. Understandably, when we go, we want to look our best. For some, this means going to the gym or going on a diet, in the hope of attaining a body that looks good on the beach.
For others though, it is often a great opportunity to take action to really improve their smile.
As most people will be going on holiday during the summer months ahead, this rules out some treatments which can take several months for the process to be completed. There are a couple of procedures though that can change your smile for the better in just a short time.
Teeth whitening
Having a teeth whitening procedure is one of the easiest ways to give your teeth a pre holiday boost. From an initial examination to completion of the whitening treatment can take just a couple of weeks using our “at home” system. We provide customised whitening trays which are designed especially for you, to ensure a safe and comfortable fit. These trays hold the whitening gel which gently and safely bleaches the surface and internal parts of your teeth to create a great new smile!
The trays provided are yours to keep and can be used again at a later date if you wish to top up the whiteness. Just two quick points of caution here. If it has been a long time since you used the trays, or if you have had dental work done since the last time, do have them checked by your Bedford cosmetic dentist. Loose fitting trays may lead to leaking of the whitening agent which could cause irritation to the lips and gums. Secondly, always buy the gel from your dentist, and never over the internet. There are potentially dangerous whitening gels available and it really isn’t worth the risk for a few pounds less.
Looking for something a little more permanent?
Although needing more planning than a straightforward whitening procedure, another excellent way to whiten particularly discoloured teeth is through the fitting of porcelain veneers. This does involve the removal of a fine layer of enamel from the front of the teeth and will require the use of an anaesthetic. However, once fitted, dental veneers can last for around ten years providing that you look after them.
They are ideal for heavy smokers, or ex smokers, or those with significant chips and cracks in their teeth. A nice bonus for our Bedford patients is that our veneers are produced in house, typically within an hour or so, using CEREC milling technology. This saves a lot of time, as standard veneers generally take around two weeks to be manufactured if done at an external dental laboratory.
If you have a holiday booked, even if it is just in a few weeks time, why not give us a call to see how we can give your smile a real boost in time for your departure? Please call The Dental Centre Bedford today on 01234 819868 to discuss your options.