{"id":128,"date":"2019-06-18T17:04:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T17:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2019-06-18T17:05:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T17:05:00","slug":"3-ways-your-dentist-in-belchertown-can-renew-your-summer-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/3-ways-your-dentist-in-belchertown-can-renew-your-summer-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Your Dentist in Belchertown Can Renew Your Summer Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_172148939__1560877156_98826-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"friends on vacation\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_172148939__1560877156_98826-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_172148939__1560877156_98826-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_172148939__1560877156_98826.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is the season where you have plans nearly every weekend. Between your upcoming weddings, graduation parties, road trips, and family get-togethers, you\u2019re going to be talking to a lot of new people. While you love socializing, being embarrassed by your smile distracts you from getting to form great new connections. Luckily, your dentist in Belchertown can help you get the most out of this season with three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic solutions<\/a>. Read on to learn about how you can invest in your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feel Like A Hollywood Star With Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter whether your smile is suffering because of\ndiscoloration, cracks, chips, or gaps, porcelain veneers can practically take\ncare of it all. They are custom-crafted durable porcelain shells that cover the\nvisible portion of your teeth. They\u2019re specially designed to conceal\nimperfections all while looking completely natural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, this process takes place over the course of three\nvisits with your dental professional. During your consultation, your dentist\nwill discuss your goals with you to help determine that veneers are the right\nprocedure for you. They\u2019ll then prepare your teeth by removing a small portion\nof natural enamel, so the veneers won\u2019t protrude from your mouth and will lay\nflush with the rest of your smile. They\u2019ll then make impressions of your teeth\nto create your custom-made veneers. Once they arrive from the dental lab,\nthey\u2019ll bond them, polish them, and send you on your way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have The Summer Sun Jealous Of Your Bright Smile After Professional Teeth\nWhitening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stained teeth are an unfortunate but natural result of\naging, taking certain medications, and consuming stain-causing foods and drinks.\nOver-the-counter teeth whitening kits deliver big promises, but you can never\nbe sure what kind of results to actually expect. With professional at-home\nteeth whitening, you get high-quality and fast results you can count on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your at-home professional kit, you\u2019ll receive custom-fitted\ntrays along with concentrated professional-grade whitening gel. Whenever you\nhave free time, and in the comfort of your own home, you can use these as\ninstructed and begin noticing brilliant and fast results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy All Of Your Favorite Family Reunion Foods With Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with a crooked or misaligned smile\nsince you were young, it has most likely impacted your self-esteem. As an\nadult, you feel like you\u2019ve missed out on the opportunity to get traditional\nbraces because the look of them will sacrifice your professional image.\nLuckily, Invisalign is a practically invisible system of high-quality plastic\naligners that strategically and gently places pressure on your teeth to shift\nthem into the ideal position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best news about this procedure is that, because they\u2019re\nremovable, you won\u2019t have to worry about cleaning between brackets and wires,\ncutting foods out of your diet, or the cumbersome look and feel of metal in\nyour mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy having a grin that you\u2019re proud to show off in family\npictures and unabashedly let shine when you\u2019re meeting new people this summer.\nThe first step to investing in a happier smile is to schedule a consultation\nwith your cosmetic dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Mark Medaugh values forming long-lasting connections\nwith his patients and understanding their individual desires and needs. Because\nhe studied painting and ceramics before earning his DDS from the University of\nPennsylvania, he values the art and science involved with cosmetic and\nrestorative dentistry. He enjoys watching patients leave his office with a\nsmile that they\u2019re proud to show off. For questions or to schedule a\nconsultation for a cosmetic service, visit Valley Dentists of Belchertown\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncontact 413-323-4335.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the season where you have plans nearly every weekend. Between your upcoming weddings, graduation parties, road trips, and family get-togethers, you\u2019re going to be talking to a lot of new people. While you love socializing, being embarrassed by your smile distracts you from getting to form great new connections. 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