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Are you ready to face all those photo-taking sessions with family and friends?

It’s the festive season, what did you expect?

If you’re feeling shy about the impending photoshoots, there are some things you can do to boost your smile and make the photos a sterling memory.

Consider dental bonding and teeth whitening to help get your teeth into tip-top and photo-ready shape.

Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that can improve the appearance of your smile by changing the colour, shape, or size of your teeth. It can also be used to fill in gaps between your teeth.

Dental bonding is also a no-fuss, relatively simple procedure.

First, your OptiSmile dentist will select a shade of composite resin that matches your natural tooth colour. Then, they will roughen up the surface of your tooth so that the resin will adhere properly. Next, they will apply the resin to your tooth and mould it into the desired shape. Finally, they will harden the resin with a strong blue light, and viola, your smile will only ever beam.

The best part is, dental bonding can provide immediate results that you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come. In most cases, bonding will last for five to 10 years before it needs to be touched up or replaced.

Naturally, there are both pros and cons to dental bonding.

On the plus side, dental bonding is a relatively affordable cosmetic procedure. It is also quick and easy to do and usually doesn’t require any anaesthesia. Dental bonding can also be used to fix cosmetic issues with your teeth.

The newest way to do dental bonding is with what is called injection moulded composite veneers. This procedure is used to replace larger fractured or worn-away tooth structures or change the shape of a tooth more than composite fillings.

It is commonly used for younger patients and those who do not wish to remove healthy tooth structures, as is required in the case of porcelain veneers.

However, there are also some downsides to dental bonding. For one thing, the resins used in dental bonding are not as strong as natural tooth enamel. This means bonded teeth are more susceptible to chipping and breaking than natural teeth. Additionally, bonded teeth may discolour over time.

However, with good oral hygiene and some tender loving care, most of these problems can be prevented if not wholly avoided.

Then, there’s also teeth whitening, which is a quick, easy, and affordable way to improve your smile’s appearance.

Teeth whitening at home is simple, convenient, time-saving, and has exceptional results. But to really get the smile beaming, professional teeth whitening is the way to go.

A benefit of professional teeth whitening is that it improves your oral health, too, as it removes stains and helps strengthen and improve the overall health of your teeth and gums by getting rid of the nasty bacteria that cause gum disease.

It is also a perk that OptiSmile’s WOW! The whitening process is based on science and not marketing hype, making sure that their procedures for whitening teeth are safe and healthy for all patients.

You can hop into a dentist’s chair at the OptiSmile branch in Sea Point and get the WOW! Teeth whitening treatment for your holiday picture dreams.

This is how it works, for peace of mind: First, the dentists will place a protective barrier around your teeth to shield your gums from the bleaching gel. Then, the dentist or hygienist will apply the gel to your teeth and use a special light to activate the gel for Flash System. The treatment usually takes about an hour, and you will see results immediately.

In-chair dental teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to achieve a brighter smile. It is also a fast way to achieve excellent results if you are busy and short of time.

We know what that end-of-year shopping rush can do to you, so don’t fret.

Make an appointment with OptiSmile and they’ll get you sorted for the festive season in no time.

Nobody can deny that sparkling white teeth can give you a boost of confidence and make you feel better overall.