{"id":1424,"date":"2018-12-14T15:35:56","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T22:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belmarorthodontics.bs1prkpw-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=1424"},"modified":"2022-10-18T01:02:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T01:02:47","slug":"dressing-up-your-smile-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/dressing-up-your-smile-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressing Up Your Smile During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-1425 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1.jpg\" alt=\"A young, blond teenager that is smiling at the camera and wearing a Santa Claus hat. She has metal braces on her teeth to get a better smile. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27533%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20533%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27533%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The holidays are here, which means parties, dinners, photo opportunities and more. Now is a great time to make your smile shine, and you can do that through orthodontic treatment. If you\u2019re smile is lack-luster, consider our four orthodontic options that can help you have a straighter smile. For those already with braces, you can dress up your brackets with bright colors to reflect the season. Use these tips for getting a more beautiful smile with braces and having that show in your holiday snapshots this year!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Dress Up Your Smile with Orthodontics<\/h2>\n<p>The higher number of holidays during the winter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funology.com\/holidays-and-seasons\/\">season<\/a> is believed to be because of the many pagan festivals that surrounded the <a href=\"https:\/\/list25.com\/25-intriguing-holiday-facts-that-you-probably-didnt-know-about\/\">Winter Solstice<\/a> many years ago. That solstice happens in the third week of december, where there is Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years and other holidays all happening. With all those holidays and the gatherings that come with them, it\u2019s likely to mean many opportunities for photos and showing off your smile. You want that smile to impress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that people that straighten their smiles often feel more confident than those who don\u2019t. That confidence can be visible even while you are currently getting orthodontic treatment. Straight teeth are so important to people that <a href=\"https:\/\/us.dental-tribune.com\/news\/people-with-straight-teeth-considered-happier-healthier-and-smarter\/\">87%<\/a> of people are willing to forego something they want for a year or more to be able to get braces. If you have braces, not only is it something to be proud of, but something to be admired. If you don\u2019t have braces, getting them is a great way to give yourself an amazing gift just in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright wp-image-1426 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-300x200.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a young adult male and female that are taking a photo together. The female has clear, ceramic braces on her teeth to get a better smile during the holidays.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile2.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Your Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<p>In the past, metal braces were your only option. However, you have many cool options today that you can gift yourself such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Metal Braces &#8211; These are the classic metal bracket and wire option that is most commonly chosen by patients. Patients who chose this option come in to have their wires tightened at each appointment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic Braces &#8211; These braces are a close cousin to metal braces. They have the same bracket and wire design of metal braces, except that they are made out of ceramic material. This helps decrease demineralization during your orthodontic treatment. Ceramic material is also naturally white, helping these braces to blend in with your teeth more than metal would.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/orthodontics\/lingual-braces\/\">Lingual Braces<\/a> &#8211; These are metal braces that are placed on the back of your teeth. Instead of just a square bracket, the metal must be custom-made to the shape of the back of your teeth. This is a discrete option that adults and teens love.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/orthodontics\/invisalign-lakewood-co\/\">Invisalign Treatment<\/a> &#8211; This is the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/\">invisible<\/a> option available to our patients. Invisalign is a series of transparent aligners that you wear at night and throughout the day. You can remove them for eating, playing sports, cleaning your teeth and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>If You Already Have Braces<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you already have braces. You can still make your smile wow in pictures by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/patient-education\/#maintenance\">taking care<\/a> of your smile. If you have metal or ceramic braces, our patients love to get colored bands that reflect the colors of the holidays. You can make your bands green and red for Christmas, blue and white for winter or any color you would like. Colorful bracket bands are just one way you can dress up your smile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you already have braces, then you have already started on your journey to a better smile. Orthodontic treatment can correct mild to severe issues with bite and alignment, and can help correct speech impediments. It can bring the teeth and jaws into proper position, reducing your risk for oral health diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease. Straighter teeth are teeth that are easier to clean and less likely to have breaks and fractures from uneven mouth pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, if you want your smile to dazzle in photos and at holiday get-togethers, you have to take care of it. The best way to do that is by brushing and flossing your teeth. Those two simple steps should be dones several times a day to keep your brackets clean and your teeth polished. Patients should brush 3 times a day or more to dislodge food and to clean the teeth after meals. Flossing should be done 1-2 times a day. Even though it takes a bit longer to do, don\u2019t skip this step! If you do, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces that can leave them open to decay, erosion and staining. Those are not things you want in a holiday photo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright wp-image-1427 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-300x228.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"An attractive teen girl that is smiling and shaping her hands around her mouth. Her teeth have clear, ceramic braces on them to straighten them. \" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27228%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20228%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27228%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-200x152.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-400x304.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-600x455.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DressUpSmile3.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Better Health for the New Year<\/h2>\n<p>The end of the year is a time to start making goals for the new year. One of those goals can be focused around having better health in the new year. Many people don\u2019t realize just how connected oral health is with overall health. Countless chronic conditions can become more mild or they can intensify depending on how well you are taking care of your oral health. For example, if you have diabetes, not taking care of your teeth and gums can lead to oral infections that are really hard to battle because you have diabetes. Your body is less able to fight those infections and the infections can spread, worsening your condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, if you do the basics of brushing your teeth, flossing and visiting your dentist and orthodontist like you should, you can keep your oral health in great shape. That makes it so your smile is amazing when your braces come off instead of damaged or decayed. To get some tips for taking care of your braces or for starting on an orthodontic plan, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/\">Belmar Orthodontics<\/a> today at (303) 225-9016!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here, which means parties, dinners, photo opportunities [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[438,428,429,433,432],"tags":[459,455,650,542,651,642,456,461,480,521,652,474,501,653],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dressing Up Your Smile During the Holidays - Belmar Orthodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The holidays are here, which means many opportunities for photo-ops. 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