{"id":730,"date":"2022-11-08T17:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T17:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/?p=730"},"modified":"2022-11-17T17:42:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T17:42:45","slug":"teeth-whitening-as-a-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-as-a-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Teeth Whitening Makes a Great Gift for Yourself This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_212192737__1668706873_20331.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Smiling with White Teeth\" class=\"wp-image-731\" width=\"313\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_212192737__1668706873_20331.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_212192737__1668706873_20331-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_212192737__1668706873_20331-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They say that this time of year, it\u2019s better to give than to receive. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you can\u2019t treat yourself, too. After all, who knows what you like better than you? A great gift you can give yourself this time of year is a brighter smile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">Teeth whitening<\/a> can quickly provide exactly that; here are a few reasons you should consider it this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Convenient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than waiting in line or wading through crowds to get the latest big-ticket item, only to get home and find out you need AAA batteries. Luckily, teeth whitening is one of the easiest procedures there is. A single one-hour appointment can make your smile up to eight shades whiter, with no downtime or aftercare necessary. When you consider the quality of transformation it produces, it\u2019s hard to think of a more convenient procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Esteem-Boosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being happy with your teeth can cause some dramatic changes in your life. One of the most obvious is that you\u2019ll be smiling more day-to-day, which can make you feel much better than you might have before. Studies have shown that forcing a smile lights up the pleasure center of the brain in ways that are comparable to smiling sincerely. Even if you aren\u2019t all that happy, smiling more can be a big boost to your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, having teeth you can be proud of will be great for your self-esteem. Obviously, appearance isn\u2019t everything; but liking how you look will make you feel better about yourself. You\u2019ll be able to project confidence at work and in social situations, which will positively affect how people see you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smiling can make you feel good, but it\u2019s also been shown to contribute to your physical health. A study conducted at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine\u2019s Department of Clinical Immunology found that people who smiled had a higher level of white blood cells in their bodies, boosting their immune system. That means a good smile won\u2019t just help you emotionally, it\u2019ll make you less likely to get sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve worked hard all year, so you deserve to treat yourself. If you want a gift that will pay dividends in every part of your life, investing in your smile is a great choice. Try teeth whitening this holiday season; you\u2019ll be happy you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. H. Douglas Clark III has been practicing at Hill Avenue Dental since 2004, and there\u2019s no place he\u2019d rather be. Dr. Clark<s> <\/s>loves working with patients and bringing brand-new smiles to their faces. He works with an experienced dental team that can facilitate any procedure you need done, from cleanings to root canals. If you have any questions about teeth whitening, Dr. Clark can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(715) 392-5161<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They say that this time of year, it\u2019s better to give than to receive. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you can\u2019t treat yourself, too. After all, who knows what you like better than you? A great gift you can give yourself this time of year is a brighter smile. 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