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“Wait, let’s get a picture while everyone’s here.”
You pull your kids in close. Someone’s trying to get Grandma to look at the right phone. You’re still laughing at whatever happened a second ago, and then, right before the picture, you think, Should I smile with my teeth?
So you do the little closed-mouth smile you’ve gotten used to. Later, when the picture lands in the family group chat, you zoom in on yourself before you notice that your youngest is holding your hand.
That’s the part that can get to you. You were having a good time, and for a few seconds, all you could think about was how your smile looked.
The holidays can bring that feeling to the surface
There’s the group picture at dinner, the work party photo someone tags you in, and the family picture your mom insists on taking before anyone changes out of their nice clothes. Some of those photos end up on the fridge for years. You want to be in them. You also want to feel like yourself in them.
Maybe you’ve been smiling with your lips closed for so long that you barely notice you do it. Or maybe this is the first year you’ve caught yourself looking at a photo and thinking, Have my teeth always looked that color?
It’s okay if it matters to you. There’s room to love a picture for who’s in it and still feel a little self-conscious about your smile. You might even find yourself wondering what it would feel like to hear “smile” and just smile.
If a photo has you thinking about teeth whitening
Start with what you actually noticed. Is it the overall shade of your teeth? Is there one tooth that looks darker than the others? Does it bother you in everyday life, or does it mostly jump out at you in photos? Those are all things you can bring up at a dental visit, even if you’re still figuring out what you want.
At Honest Practices Dental in West Delray Beach, we offer in-office Philips Zoom whitening. If you’re curious about it, tell us what caught your attention. You can even show us the photo. We’ll talk through what you’re seeing, what you’d like to change, and whether whitening is a good fit for you.
You can ask about sensitivity, what happens during the appointment, and what kind of change is realistic for your teeth. And if you’re hoping to do it before a particular dinner, trip, or family photo, let us know so we can talk through the timing with you.
A holiday whitening offer for new patients in Delray Beach
If you’ve been meaning to find a dentist or get back into a dental routine, we’d love to meet you. For the holidays, we’re offering one complimentary in-office Philips Zoom whitening treatment to new patients who complete their comprehensive exam, any necessary X-rays, and cleaning at Honest Practices Dental.
Mention the holiday Zoom offer when you call to schedule. We’ll let you know whether spots are available and explain the qualifying visits and costs upfront.
Whitening is subject to clinical eligibility.
And when someone calls you over for the picture this year, get in it. A few years from now, you might be glad someone caught the way your kid was holding your hand.