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As a parent, you know summer isn\u2019t 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<\/a> for the event. It\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gum Recontouring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps your student has a \u201cgummy\u201d smile that doesn\u2019t show much of their teeth. In that case, an ideal procedure to choose is gum recontouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Whitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With in-office whitening, your student just has to attend a one-hour dental visit. This session applies bleaching gel to your child\u2019s tooth enamel. Once that\u2019s done, their smile will have gotten six to eight shades whiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should your student get at-home whitening, though, have them start two weeks before graduation. They\u2019ll need to wear bleaching trays during this time before the results appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your graduate may have tooth flaws besides discoloration. They\u2019d be well-served by dental bonding in such a scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For dental bonding treatment, a dentist applies tooth-colored resin to your smile\u2019s problem areas. Doing so can hide minor stains, cracks, and chips from view. The procedure\u2019s resin can last several years with proper care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Put simply, veneers are porcelain shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Their function is to hide a wide range of smile flaws \u2013 stains, chips, cracks, etc. Due to using porcelain, they result in beautiful teeth that naturally blend with their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Derek Song<\/em><\/a> is a dentist based in Burlington, MA, having earned his DMD from Boston University\u2019s 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<\/a> and by phone at (781)-272-5890<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a parent, you know summer isn\u2019t 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nCosmetic Dental Treatments for New Graduates | Derek Song DMD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your student moving on from high school or college? 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