Improve Your Smile For Senior Pictures

If your biggest concern is crooked teeth, we can straighten them with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is the best way to straighten your teeth if you are worried about the appearance of conventional metal braces.

Each patient starts out with a series of clear plastic Invisalign® aligner trays that fit completely over the top and bottom teeth. Because Invisalign trays are transparent, they are barely noticeable when in place and have very little impact on your appearance.

Invisalign clear aligner trays work by placing pressure on specific teeth and gradually moving them into alignment. Every two weeks or so, you will change your aligner trays — discarding the set you have been wearing and opening the next set in the series. Since you can do that yourself at home, you will spend less time at our dental office than you would with metal or ceramic braces.

One reason our juniors and seniors love this option is that the aligners are removable. You can take them out to eat, brush your teeth, play sports, go to a school dance, or take a team picture. You are in complete control of your treatment and can still enjoy being a teenager without constantly worrying about your teeth. As long as you wear your Invisalign aligners for at least 20 hours a day, your treatment will stay on schedule.

When you visit our Coral Gables, FL dental office, we will examine your teeth and let you know how long your Invisalign treatment will take. At Gables Exceptional Dentistry, we find the average treatment time to be around a year and a half. The good news is that if your teeth are not perfectly straight before senior picture time, they will still be straighter, and you will feel better about your smile. A word of advice from your friendly Invisalign dentist in Coral Gables, FL: remember to take your aligner trays out when picture time comes!

When you want a smile that rivals any Hollywood star, dental veneers are your best option. Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the surface of your prepared teeth. They essentially replace the outer layer of your teeth, the enamel. Once your veneers are bonded in place, all you see is the veneers and not the teeth beneath them. This makes dental veneers one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry treatments available.

We can use dental veneers to change the shape and size of your teeth to make your smile symmetrical. Dental veneers are also great for closing gaps between teeth, covering dark stains, and making your teeth appear straight without undergoing lengthy orthodontic treatment. At Gables Exceptional Dentistry, we have experience placing dental veneers with beautifully natural-looking results.

During your first appointment with our Coral Gables cosmetic dentistry office, we will take digital images of your teeth and mouth, take measurements, and prepare your tooth enamel by filing it down slightly to ensure your veneers fit comfortably and look as natural as possible. We will then place temporary veneers to keep you comfortable while the expert dental lab fabricates the permanent ones. In a week or two, you will need to return to Gables Exceptional Dentistry so we can bond your permanent veneers to your teeth.

Since several appointments are required and your teeth will be sore for a few weeks, we recommend scheduling your first appointment about two months before your senior pictures. This way, your smile will be beautiful, and you will be accustomed to your new dental veneers before stepping in front of the camera. To schedule your appointment, call (305) 614-2438.

If senior pictures are coming up soon, one of the quickest ways to enhance your smile is with dental bonding. Unlike dental veneers, which can take up to a month, or Invisalign, which may take over a year, dental bonding can usually be completed in a single visit to Gables Exceptional Dentistry in Coral Gables, FL.