{"id":332,"date":"2022-06-06T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T10:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2022-07-05T22:29:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T22:29:45","slug":"3-reasons-for-teeth-whitening-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/06\/3-reasons-for-teeth-whitening-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Whiten Your Teeth This Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_284772743__1657060248_42536.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling person in a summery location\" class=\"wp-image-333\" width=\"309\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_284772743__1657060248_42536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_284772743__1657060248_42536-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_284772743__1657060248_42536-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For many, summertime is well-known for excitement and relaxation. It lets families take time off from work and school for vacations by pools, beaches, and other fun locales. However, did you know these months are also ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>? It turns out that getting genuinely \u201cpearly whites\u201d during summer has advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to learn more, here are three significant benefits of professional teeth whitening this season. Read them over to see if a brighter, whiter smile would make your fun in the sun even sweeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicer Vacation Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For excellent summer vacation photos, you need a smile that lives up to the experiences you\u2019re commemorating. Pictures with yellow or dull teeth just won\u2019t look very good. They may make you associate your fun summer activities with a dirty-looking mouth, which would be unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, a whiter smile makes pictures all the more touching. You\u2019ll likely convey more confidence when the cameras come out. You could well feel like your white teeth do greater justice to the seasonal moment caught on film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summers don\u2019t just involve family and friends; they can include new faces too. After all, you never know whom you\u2019re going to meet when you\u2019re hanging on the beach or around a campfire. Therefore, you\u2019ll want to make a good first impression with a whitened smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might seem minor, whitening your teeth makes a difference in others\u2019 perceptions. In fact, one British study found that teeth are \u201cthe human equivalent of a peacock\u2019s tail.\u201d In other words, your teeth can impress other people. A white smile can even make you appear younger by taking attention away from wrinkles or lines around your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Treatment is Easy &amp; Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other cosmetic dental procedures, teeth whitening is neither complicated nor time-consuming. You can do an in-office treatment that brightens your smile in a single appointment. On the other hand, you could opt for a dentist-approved, at-home whitening that bleaches stains over a few weeks. Either way, you\u2019re ensured excellent results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is made more effortless during the summer. As employees and children get more flexible schedules for their vacations, dental patients have more time for whitening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, there are perks to starting summer off with a whitened smile. Consider talking with your dentist about whitening options before any upcoming travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/about.html\"><em>Dr. Dale W. Greer<\/em><\/a><em> is a dentist based in Dallas, TX. A Baylor College of Dentistry graduate, he is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the highly acclaimed American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The latter group has confirmed his \u201csuperior level of excellence in cosmetic dentistry.\u201d Dr. Greer has also been voted one of Dallas\u2019 top dentists by D Magazine for eighteen years. He currently practices at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/\"><em>his self-titled clinic<\/em><\/a><em> and can be reached at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>his website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(972)-233-4546<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, summertime is well-known for excitement and relaxation. It lets families take time off from work and school for vacations by pools, beaches, and other fun locales. However, did you know these months are also ideal for teeth whitening? It turns out that getting genuinely \u201cpearly whites\u201d during summer has advantages. 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