{"id":443,"date":"2022-04-04T20:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2022-07-26T20:46:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T20:46:53","slug":"why-summer-is-perfect-for-teeth-whitening-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/why-summer-is-perfect-for-teeth-whitening-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Get Your Teeth Whitened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-smiling-3.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling during the summer after receiving teeth whitening treatment.\" class=\"wp-image-444\" width=\"296\" height=\"197\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your smile because of stained and discolored teeth, you aren\u2019t alone, and your situation isn\u2019t hopeless! Teeth whitening is just one of many available cosmetic treatment options that can give your pearly whites a brighter and whiter glow. That said, if you\u2019re curious about having your teeth whitened, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: \u201cWhen should I get the process started?\u201d Keep reading to learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/about-us.html\">your dentist<\/a> about teeth whitening and why summertime is the perfect time to begin upgrading your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #1: You\u2019ll Have Plenty of Time During the Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, people enjoy a much more relaxed and flexible schedule during the summer. This flexibility allows for many things\u2014longer weekends, extra PTO days, and of course, plenty of time to fit teeth whitening into your agenda. When it comes to teeth whitening, there are two main approaches used: in-office whitening and professional take-home kits. In-office appointments take roughly an hour or so to complete, which should be quite easy to plan during those long summer months. And take-home kits work gradually over the course of a week or two, which you can also likely squeeze into your summer schedule. Not to mention, both methods produce results that will last throughout the summer and beyond\u2014between six months and three years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #2: You\u2019ll Look Great for Summertime Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s usually a lot of fun events and adventures going on during the summertime, including everything from graduations, celebrations, vacations, weddings, backyard cookouts and more. Needless to say, there will be many opportunities to have your picture taken\u2014and knowing that your smile looks its absolute best will make those captured memories even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #3: It Greatly Boosts Your Self-Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, making it a big source of self-confidence. Teeth whitening can drastically improve the shade and appearance of your teeth, and people absolutely <strong>will<\/strong> admire the gorgeous new glow of your smile. This will immediately impact your confidence\u2014it might even be difficult to stop smiling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have a pretty busy summer planned, but one thing you should consider adding to your queue is having your teeth whitened. The profound effect that a whiter and brighter smile will have on your summer, and in turn, your life, is simply too awesome to pass up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Distinctive Dentistry proudly serves patients and families in the Dallas, GA area under the leadership of three skilled specialists: Dr. Bobby Shirley, Dr. Clay Cannon, and Dr. Jack Bickford. Together they combine several years of experience and expertise to provide patients with an elite level of dental care. Their practice is pleased to offer many available services, including cosmetic options like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>. If you have any questions about teeth whitening or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit the practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give them a call: (770) 445-6606.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your smile because of stained and discolored teeth, you aren\u2019t alone, and your situation isn\u2019t hopeless! Teeth whitening is just one of many available cosmetic treatment options that can give your pearly whites a brighter and whiter glow. That said, if you\u2019re curious about having your teeth whitened, one of the [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Summertime Is Perfect For Teeth Whitening | Distinctive Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many patients seek out teeth whitening for brighter and whiter smiles. 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