Friday, April 14, 2017

Does Tanning Make your Teeth Look Whiter?




Teeth Whitening, Tanning, Summer Vacations, South Charlotte Dentistry

Summer is fast approaching and warm weather is rolling in! It’s time to break out the summer attire and throw on swimming gear for pool days and beach trips. With warm weather, comes sunny skies, it’s the perfect time to get a tan! But can tanning make your teeth appear whiter?

Myth or Fact?

That’s right having a tan can make your teeth look whiter! It’s a trick-of-the-century illusion. The illusion of whiter teeth comes with tanning. The greater the contrast from skin to teeth the whiter your teeth will appear. It’s magic!

Best Ways to Tan

Tanning, tanning, tanning! Women love it! From sunbathing on the beach to laying in the tanning bed there are numerous ways to get a tan! A few ways to tan are:

·         Laying out in the sun
·         Swimming outdoors
·         Sunbathing at the beach
·         Tanning at the tanning bed
·         Getting a spray tan
·         Using tanning lotion

These are all great ways to get a tan! Just being outdoors will help you!


Know The Risk

Tanning is fun but it also comes with risk! The sun is dangerous and being exposed directly to the sun can cause sun poisoning, skin cancer, and dehydration! To stay safe while tanning it is important to drink a lot of water and wear sunscreen. Sunscreen should be reapplied even few hours to stay effective!


If tanning just isn’t for you, there are other ways to make your teeth shine. South Charlotte Family and Cosmetic Dentistry offers several different ways to whiten teeth and brighten smiles. The simplest way to start whitening your teeth is with whitening toothpaste but this is not very effective and takes a very long time! The best way to get whiter teeth in a timely fashion is with a dental bleaching at South Charlotte Dentistry. Another great method is Whitening trays that can be prescribed to you by Dr.Wells and his team!  

By: Grayson Collins 
Content Manager 
CCP Web Design 

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Invisalign Braces Are For Everyone!

You are never too old to wear Invisalign Braces.  Dr. Wells and his team were early adopters of the Invisalign Braces.  Replacing traditional metal braces with a less invasive and more attractive straightening option has been a huge success with his clients.  Call 704.759.0908 for an appointment today!