Cosmetic Dentistry for Newly-Minted Graduates

As a parent, you know summer isn’t just for vacation. The season has another meaning for students of a certain age: graduation! At the end of the spring semester, a select few earn their diplomas and transition out of high school or college. If your child is about to have this ceremony, then, gift them some cosmetic dentistry for the event. It’ll improve their looks when they wear their cap and gown. As for which service to buy, consider these four cosmetic dental treatments for new graduates.

Gum Recontouring

Perhaps your student has a “gummy” smile that doesn’t show much of their teeth. In that case, an ideal procedure to choose is gum recontouring.

In essence, recontouring removes excess gum tissue from your mouth. The result is a more noticeable smile that reveals more of your white enamel. Best of all, this effect is achieved quickly, cheaply, and permanently. Your child could get the procedure and see an improved grin days before graduation.

Teeth Whitening

If your soon-to-be-graduate has tooth stains, you could always give them teeth whitening. Whether in-office or at home, this option always brightens pearly whites by several shades.

With in-office whitening, your student just has to attend a one-hour dental visit. This session applies bleaching gel to your child’s tooth enamel. Once that’s done, their smile will have gotten six to eight shades whiter.

Should your student get at-home whitening, though, have them start two weeks before graduation. They’ll need to wear bleaching trays during this time before the results appear.

Dental Bonding

Your graduate may have tooth flaws besides discoloration. They’d be well-served by dental bonding in such a scenario.

For dental bonding treatment, a dentist applies tooth-colored resin to your smile’s problem areas. Doing so can hide minor stains, cracks, and chips from view. The procedure’s resin can last several years with proper care.

Porcelain Veneers

Lastly, a student with severe smile problems may want porcelain veneers. Their versatility means they can transform tooth color, shape, and position.

Put simply, veneers are porcelain shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Their function is to hide a wide range of smile flaws – stains, chips, cracks, etc. Due to using porcelain, they result in beautiful teeth that naturally blend with their surroundings.

Ultimately, graduations go more smoothly with cosmetic dental treatments for new graduates. With that said, book one of the treatments above before the ceremony arrives!

About the Author

Dr. Derek Song is a dentist based in Burlington, MA, having earned his DMD from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He has also completed the Forensic Dentistry Program at McGill University and trained at the Kois Center in Seattle. Given this expertise, he specializes in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency care. Dr. Song currently practices at his self-titled clinic and is reachable on his website and by phone at (781)-272-5890.