{"id":422,"date":"2023-07-13T22:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T22:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2023-08-21T22:12:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T22:12:22","slug":"summer-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/13\/summer-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Is a Great Time for Teeth Whitening! Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_607122761__2___1692654327_82256.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiles on the beach.\" class=\"wp-image-423\" width=\"339\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_607122761__2___1692654327_82256.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_607122761__2___1692654327_82256-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_607122761__2___1692654327_82256-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With graduations, vacations, family reunions, and marriages, summer is a time for old friends and new beginnings. Since it is such a bright time of year, why not make summer brighter with a set of shiny white teeth? With cosmetic dental treatments, you can improve your confidence and be on your way to a future as sunny as the season. Read on to learn why the hotter months are so ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html#whitening\">teeth whitening treatments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Good for Graduation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go to any graduation, you\u2019ll find a sea of black squares about to be thrown into the air. Some graduates will decorate their caps to stand out, but if you\u2019re getting ready to receive your diploma, you\u2019re probably going to want to smile for the camera. Dental whitening treatments can leave your teeth six to eight shades whiter, and that will look great on social media or in the photo album. This can give you the confidence you need to be excited about the new school or the job market. Just be sure to schedule your appointment before the ceremony!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smiling Wide for Wedding Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ll be the best man, the blushing bride, or even just among the other guests. Any way you slice it, everyone attending a wedding is expected to be smiling. Teeth whitening can make your teeth significantly whiter in just one office visit or in one week with an at-home kit. Your smile will be as white as the bride\u2019s dress in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showing Off Radiant Teeth on Road Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling with other people for your summer vacation, you can bet at least one of them will be a photography enthusiast. They\u2019ll post everything to social media and show the photos to all their friends when telling them about the trip. If you feel like your smile could be a little brighter for the road, teeth whitening at your dentist\u2019s office is far superior to anything you can buy online or at the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows that working all year is stressful, so when summer vacation comes around, you might find your teeth with more stains than you intended. With professional dental whitening, stains both on and underneath the surface of your teeth can be addressed to reveal a beautiful white. When you\u2019re going on adventures with a smile that shiny, your spirit will be just as bright as your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ukti Phadnis earned her DMD from the UConn School of Dental Medicine before completing advanced training in dental implants, TMJ therapy, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign. She leads the staff at the West Harford Dental Group in providing the best dental care their Connecticut town can find. Services include dental implants and general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry.&nbsp; If you\u2019re interested in teeth whitening this summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">contact her online<\/a> or dial <strong>(860) 236-4249<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With graduations, vacations, family reunions, and marriages, summer is a time for old friends and new beginnings. Since it is such a bright time of year, why not make summer brighter with a set of shiny white teeth? 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