Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures Traverse City, MI

If you are in your junior year of high school, it is time to think ahead to your senior pictures. These are the pictures that will remain in infamy in your school yearbook and looked at by all your friends for decades. This is not your casual selfie, but something you want to really look amazing in. Your smile is the first thing people will notice in your senior pictures, so visiting the dentist is the best way to improve how you look.

At Cherry Bay Dental, we can examine you in our cosmetic dentistry office and discuss what you don’t like about your smile. If you have gaps between your teeth or they are crooked, stained, or misshapen, we can fix them in our Traverse City, MI dental office. There are several ways we can address most aesthetic issues, so we will conduct an examination, take x-rays, discuss the timeframe we are working with, and then present you and your parents a variety of options to choose from. Since some have set time constraints, it is best to schedule your appointment with our 49686 office as soon as possible. You can do so by calling (231) 935-1948.

Invisalign® to Straighten Your Teeth
If your biggest concern is that your teeth are crooked, we can recommend a local orthodontist who uses Invisalign®. This is the best way for you to straighten your teeth if you are worried about the appearance of traditional metal braces. The Invisalign® aligners fit snugly around your teeth, and because they are clear, they blend into your smile. By placing pressure on specific teeth, they gradually move them into the right position. Each aligner is worn for two weeks before being switched out for the next one in the series. One reason that our teenage patients love this option is because the aligners are removable. You can take them out to eat, brush and floss your teeth, play sports, go to a school dance, etc. This means you are in complete control of your treatment and can still enjoy being a teenager without constantly worrying about your teeth. As long as you wear the aligners for at least 20 hours a day, your treatment will progress on schedule.

When you visit our Traverse City dental office, we can examine you and give you the appropriate referral to a local orthodontist who provides Invisalign® treatment for teens. Because the average treatment time is a year and a half, be sure to plan ahead accordingly to see Dr. Pfefferle at Cherry Bay Dental to complete treatment in time for your important senior photos. Fortunately, if you aren’t completely done with your Invisalign® treatment prior to your senior pictures, your teeth will at least be straighter and your smile more beautiful. Since the aligners are removable, simply take them out for your photos.

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Dental Veneers to Give You a Flawless Smile
When you want a smile that rivals any Hollywood star, dental veneers are your best option. Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the surface of your prepared teeth. They essentially replace the outer layer of your teeth, the enamel. Once bonded in place, all you see is the veneers and not the teeth beneath them. As a result, they can be used to change the shape and size of your teeth so your smile is symmetrical. They can also close gaps in between your teeth, cover dark stains, and make your teeth appear straight, even though their actual position has not changed. At Cherry Bay Dental, we are happy to assess your need and desire for dental veneers. Should you decide to proceed with dental veneers, the first step would be to make impressions of your teeth at our Traverse City office. After 3D models of your teeth are reproduced, Dr. Pfefferle can create a simulation of what your dental veneers will look like on your teeth. Once your approval is obtained, your teeth will be prepared in a specific way to allow the veneers to lay flat and not make your teeth appear overly large and bulky. This system of making models of your teeth, taking precise measurements, and properly preparing your teeth allow us to create the most natural, best appearing veneers that we can produce! Once your teeth are prepared and an impression for our laboratory has been taken, we will then provide you with a set of temporary veneers to wear while the lab completes the permanent ones. Two weeks later, you will return to our office so your final set of veneers can be bonded to your teeth. Since preparation is the key to a successful outcome, which could mean several appointments, you should schedule your initial visit with our Traverse City office around two months before your senior pictures. This way, your smile will be beautiful, and you will be used to your veneers long before stepping in front of the camera. To schedule your appointment, call 231-935-1948.

Dental Bonding to Improve the Appearance of Your Teeth
If your senior pictures are just around the corner, the fastest way to improve the appearance of your smile is with dental bonding. Unlike dental veneers, which can take a month, or Invisalign®, which can take a year, dental bonding can be completed in one appointment. This is a non-invasive procedure that is completed chairside, meaning without help from the dental lab. When you come in for your initial consultation, we will discuss the concerns you have about your teeth and then strategize as to the best way to correct them. For example, if your teeth are yellow and severely stained, we can place dental bonding material on top of them to cover these deep stains. We can even use bonding to close small gaps in between your teeth, to restore teeth that have been cracked or chipped, and to change their overall shape and size. Dental bonding material is incredibly diverse because once applied to prepared teeth, we can shape it right then and there. Once it looks exactly right, we will harden it with a special dental light and you will be on your way. You can have your senior pictures taken that week, and your smile will look amazing.

Schedule a Consultation Today
At Cherry Bay Dental, we can improve your smile in time for your senior pictures. Since time is of the essence, call (231) 935-1948 to schedule an appointment with our Traverse City, MI dental office right away.

Helpful Related Links

• American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
• WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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