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Preparing Your Smile For Big Events

  • January 20, 2019
  • 2:42 pm
  • Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Care, Dental Products
  • Braces, Cavities, Invisalign, Parkcrest, Teeth Whitening
  • Parkcrest Dental Group

Nothing is worse than feeling unsure of your smile before a special event in your life. From your school picture day to your wedding day, once in a lifetime moments should be enjoyed with a smile that is carefree and bright. Read on in today’s blog from Parkcrest Dental to learn how you can prepare your teeth for a special occasion that requires a healthy smile.

Teeth-Whitening

While there are at-home teeth-whitening products, professional teeth-whitening is always the safest and most effective treatment option. Whitening sessions take place at your dental office, and you will notice the results almost immediately. Teeth-whitening from the team at Parkcrest Dental will help your smile look its best. White teeth are a confidence booster, giving those who don’t smile very often a big reason to show off their new beautiful smile.

Invisalign or Braces

While whitening your teeth can make a big difference in your smile’s appearance, orthodontics can take your smile to the next level. Whether you want to make big adjustments to crooked teeth or you just want to preserve the perfect smile you already have, orthodontics make great results easy.

While teeth-whitening is a procedure with remarkably fast results, straightening your teeth with braces or Invisalign is a long process. Quality results may take at least a year’s time, so if you have a wedding or event in your future it’s time to get started!

Repairing Chips or Cavities

A sugary diet and a poor daily dental routine can lead to cavities. Anything from athletics to hard candy can cause a chipped tooth. If you’re dealing with a situation like this, take a trip to your dentist for a check-up. You can usually clear up the problem quickly, often in one to two visits depending on the severity of the problem.

Discover Your Best Smile With Parkcrest Dental

Prepare your smile for your big day with Parkcrest Dental Group. We offer teeth-whitening treatment, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry, so your smile will be bright and beautiful in no time. Contact us at our Springfield office today at 417-887-1220.

Meet Some Dentists in Springfield, MO

Dr. Stuart Scott (top left) is our pediatric dentist. He earned his degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry before completing a two-year residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. Steven Harrison (top right) is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Harrison, our orthodontist, graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He’s been with Parkcrest Dental Group since 1986.

Dr. Chanin Ropka (center left) attended UMKC before joining the United States Navy, where she served as the only dentist on board the USS Germantown and at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Ropka began at Parkcrest Dental in 2001.

Dr. Daniel Fannin (center right) graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1997. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in 1998 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group that same year.

Dr. Steven C. Sponenberg (bottom left) has been a Springfieldian his entire life. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2004 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group immediately after.

Dr. Jason Hall (bottom right) is also a native Springfieldian. He earned his DDS from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School in 1997. He came to Parkcrest Dental Group in 2010. Dr. Hall’s father, Stan, is also a dentist.

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