{"id":481,"date":"2023-04-30T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=481"},"modified":"2023-05-31T17:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T17:20:22","slug":"cosmetic-procedures-for-your-graduating-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/cosmetic-procedures-for-your-graduating-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dental Treatments for Graduating Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/graduate-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman in cap and gown\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/graduate-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/graduate-2.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s graduation season, which means you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift to give a special graduate. Whether graduating from high school, college, or trade school, give the gift of confidence to your student. You can&#8217;t put a price on the benefits associated with attractive teeth. You can ensure your graduate starts the next step in their life with their best foot forward by enhancing their image with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of an Attractive Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Society views people with attractive teeth as being younger, confident, and successful. Research has found that an appealing smile can get you further in your career. Now that your graduate has finished their education, it&#8217;s time to enter the workforce. You can reward their hard effort and ensure they have the right professional image by gifting a confident smile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even improve their dental health because some issues are more than aesthetic problems. They won&#8217;t have to worry about unexpected dental bills as they get on their feet. They will look and feel their best as they focus on their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options for a Beautiful Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many common aesthetic flaws can be addressed using multiple procedures. Your graduate will need a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to determine if they are a candidate for elective services. Their dentist will create a personalized treatment plan, which may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cosmetic Bonding:<\/strong> Dental bonding offers a lot of bang for your buck because it&#8217;s convenient, effective, and affordable when used to treat minor imperfections, like chips or stains. A cosmetic resin is shaded to match the color of enamel to blend in with the tooth structure to create natural-looking results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teeth Whitening:<\/strong> Age-related and surface stains can be improved by up to 8 shades using a professional whitening treatment. Results can last for many months or years, depending on their aftercare routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tooth-Colored Fillings: <\/strong>Dark fillings can stick out like a sore thumb. A composite resin can be used to treat decay. It&#8217;s metal free and biocompatible to support their general wellness. Although they don&#8217;t contain any metals, tooth-colored fillings are durable and can last for many years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porcelain Veneers:<\/strong> Attaching veneers to the teeth visible when smiling can treat many issues at once, like gaps, stains, and chips. With an average lifespan of 10 years or longer, you can give a gift that will keep on giving long after their graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t waste money on an item that will be outdated or sit on a shelf in a few months. Instead, reward your graduate with the priceless gift of a dazzling smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Bobby Shirley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\">Dr. Shirley<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and has regularly continued his education in various specialties, including cosmetic services. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and many other professional organizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact us<\/a> through our website or call (770) 445-6606.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s graduation season, which means you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift to give a special graduate. Whether graduating from high school, college, or trade school, give the gift of confidence to your student. You can&#8217;t put a price on the benefits associated with attractive teeth. 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