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Whiter Smiles for Your Wedding: 4 Ways to Get The Look!

26 Thursday Apr 2012

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With wedding season in full swing, we know brides want pearly white teeth to match that beautiful white dress.

Photos via StyleMePretty, Photography by Chad Morgan Photography

Photo via StyleMePretty, Photography by Chad Morgan Photography 

You can give the appearance of a whiter smile by wearing brighter shades of lipstick, like red, which really makes your smile pop!

Clinique created an entire line of 12 lipsticks in varying shades aimed at making your smile appear brighter.  Clinique claims, “On application, Clinique’s specially designed lipstick colours create a contrast that brightens your smile.”  These great lip shades might be a less expensive alternative to professional whitening treatments.

Clinique lipsticks brighten up smiles!

If you want long-lasting whiteness, we suggest you ask your dentist if these procedures below will work for you to enhance your smile.

You can always go with Zoom! Whitening, a professional in-office whitening treatment done under the supervision of a dental professional.  This laser whitening procedure claims to brighten your smile by up to 8 shades, which is nearly enough to match a wedding gown!  The average cost is about $500; however, www.DentistUSA.com Dentists often post deals for Zoom! Whitening and other in-office whitening procedures.   The best part about this method:  the busy bride will certainly be able to spare 45 minutes it takes to complete this procedure.  Find a Cosmetic Dentist here.

Another great program that many of our DentistUSA dentists participate in is Free Whitening for Life.  With Free Whitening for Life, dentists are able to offer free, take-home, customizable whitening trays upon completion of dental treatments.  These bleaching trays require 7-10 days of application and can brighten teeth by up to 6 shades.

White strips & whitening polishes are also an effective alternative to many professional whitening systems.  Brides might opt for these, as they’re an inexpensive alternative to the above two methods, and they’re available in most drugstores.  These take home strips and polishes can take anywhere from 7 to 30 days to work and usually brighten your teeth by a few shades.

A brighter, whiter smile that brides can show off

All these are fantastic ways to achieve a brighter, whiter smile on your wedding day.  They range from choosing a brightening lip color to visiting a dentist to find the best medical program for you.

Have you inquired about teeth whitening procedures for your wedding?  Find a Cosmetic Dentist online here!

We always recommend consulting a dental professional before starting any cosmetic or dental treatment.  Please contact a dentist to find out which of the above is right for you, and do your research beyond this before making a decision.  This blog post in no way is to replace medical advice.

5 Ways to Have a Great Valentine’s Day Date

14 Tuesday Feb 2012

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Valentine’s Day, a day of romance, flowers, heart shaped boxes of candy and a plethora of plush teddy bears.  Obviously, you want to look your absolute best for date night, so we have a few tips to make the evening go a bit smoother!

Red lips made Jessica Alba smile

1) Brighten your smile; it is the first thing your date will notice!  We know there isn’t enough time to run to the dentist for Zoom!, so why not wear a bold shade of red lipstick?  Not only is this shade very romantic, but it truly brightens your smile.  A “true” red works best to make your smile appear whiter!   Here are a few tips to choosing the perfect red lipstick.

2) Buy sugar-free mints:  If you’re forced to choose between a salad and garlic butter chicken, go for the latter!  Keep sugar-free breath mints handy and they’ll clear up your garlic breath in time for Valentine’s Day smooches.

3) If you want to enjoy a glass of wine, remember to drink a bit of water after each glass.  This helps wash away the stain causing colors.  (Yes, white wine stains, too!).

4) Enjoy Chocolate –dark chocolate is great for your health if eaten in moderation.  If you do indulge on Valentine’s Day, remember to brush and floss after you enjoy your chocolate.

5) Have fun!  Laugh a little, smile a lot!  Smiling and laughing will automatically improve your mood, so enjoy your date night!  Show off that amazing smile, and have fun!

We hope everyone has a beautiful evening with their loved ones!

Golden Smiles: Golden Globe Celebrity Smiles

16 Monday Jan 2012

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The Golden Globes are watched as much for their fashion as they are for the awards given out.  The lovely gowns, hair, makeup and endless amount of jewels were flaunted on the red carpet along with one accessory each star had in common – a smile!

Here are our favorite smiles from the red carpet (surely they thanked their dentists!):

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Paula Patton, who starred in last year’s Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol glowed on the red carpet.  Our favorite accessory: her genuine, glowing smile!

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Sofia Vergara from TV’s Modern Family looked stunning in this navy dress by Vera Wang.  Her coy smile on the red carpet added a bit of mystique to her look.

photo via MSN

Sofia Vergara’s co-star Julie Bowen is giving off a radiant smile in this photo!  You can easily tell this is a real smile due to the lines that form around her eyes.  Julie has a lot to be smiling about– Modern Family took home the Golden Globe for Best TV Series, Comedy!  

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Rooney Mara, Golden Globe Nominee for Best Actress in a Drama for her role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo simply looks bored in this photo.  A smile would have surely made Rooney appear more enthusiastic on the carpet!

Alternatively, Piper Perabo looks positively radiant in this photo.  Rooney Mara should take a few lessons from Piper.  Look at how great her smile looks!  Piper truly seems to be enjoying being on the red carpet and showing off the smile her dentist gave her.

Viola Davis, star of The Help looked stunning in this maroon gown, and her teeth also looked sparkly white!! Here’s a tip to make teeth appear whiter: Wear a dark red shade of lipstick.  It usually does the trick quite well– Viola Davis’ smile couldn’t be any brighter.

Who were your favorite celebrities at the Golden Globes last night?  If you crave their smiles, see your Dentist via DentistUSA today!