The holiday season is just around the corner in Minnesota. Soon enough, your calendar will be filled with office parties, family gatherings, and reunions with old friends. It’s a time for making memoribioloes, and inevitably, that means lots of photos.
But when the cameras come out, do you smile with confidence, or do you find yourself hiding your teeth? For many, a small chip, stain, or gap can make them feel self-conscious. The great news is that achieving a brilliant, confident smile for those holiday moments is faster and more accessible than you might think.
Here are five of our most popular cosmetic treatments at Designing Smiles that can help you light up the room and love your smile in every single holiday photo.
What it is: Professional, in-office teeth whitening is a world away from the strips you find at the drugstore. It’s a safe, dentist-supervised treatment that uses a high-concentration whitening agent to lift deep-set stains from your enamel, revealing a dramatically brighter smile.
Best for: Anyone with stains from coffee, tea, red wine, or general discoloration who wants a noticeable improvement without changing the shape or structure of their teeth.
Holiday Timeline: This is the perfect last-minute option! A complete whitening session can be done in a single, short visit to our Roseville office, making it incredibly easy to fit into a busy holiday schedule.
What it is: Dental bonding is a procedure where Dr. Fung applies a tooth-colored composite resin to a tooth, sculpts it into shape, hardens it, and polishes it. It's a simple, artistic way to correct minor imperfections.
Best for: Fixing small chips, minor cracks, or closing small gaps between teeth. It’s an ideal solution for those "little things" that bother you in photos.
Holiday Timeline: Like teeth whitening, bonding is another convenient single-visit solution. You can walk in with a chip and walk out with a complete, seamless smile the same day.
What it is: For a total transformation, porcelain veneers are the gold standard. These are ultra-thin, custom-crafted shells of durable porcelain that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth to completely reshape your smile.
Best for: Correcting multiple issues at once, including deep stains that whitening can't fix, worn-down enamel, and issues with shape, size, and even minor crookedness.
Holiday Timeline: This process requires a few weeks and a couple of visits to design your perfect smile. To have your stunning new smile ready for December festivities, the time to start the process is now!
What it is: A crown covers an entire tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At Designing Smiles, we use advanced CEREC® technology to design, mill, and place your permanent, natural-looking crown in just one appointment—no temporary crowns or follow-up visits needed.
Best for: A tooth that is significantly cracked, broken, decayed, or discolored and needs both a cosmetic fix and serious structural support.
Holiday Timeline: Maximum impact, minimal time. The "one and done" nature of a same-day crown is a massive advantage during the busy holiday season.
What it is: Sometimes, the perfect smile is framed by well-proportioned gums. Gum contouring is a procedure that reshapes the gum line. We use a gentle Biolase® laser, which makes the experience minimally invasive, comfortable, and promotes rapid healing.
Best for: Patients who feel their smile is "gummy" or have an uneven gum line that distracts from their beautiful teeth.
Holiday Timeline: Healing is very quick. This treatment can be done well in advance of holiday events for a subtle but incredibly powerful improvement to your smile's overall appearance.
Choosing a cosmetic dentist is a decision you should feel confident about. At Designing Smiles, your care is led by Dr. Deborah Fung, an expert dedicated to the art and science of dentistry.
Dr. Fung has earned the title of Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (M.A.G.D.), a prestigious credential held by only about 2% of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada. This signifies a passionate, career-long commitment to advanced, hands-on training across all areas of dentistry, including complex cosmetic and restorative procedures.
We pair this expertise with modern technology like our CEREC® milling machine and iTero® digital scanner to make your treatment more comfortable, precise, and convenient.
Here’s an example: Meet "Jennifer," who came to us wanting to fix a chip in her front tooth before her family photos. Using dental bonding, Dr. Fung was able to restore her tooth in under an hour. Jennifer left our office with a complete, confident smile she was excited to share.
Don't let dental insecurities hold you back this holiday season. Let's make sure your smile is as bright as your holiday spirit.
Schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation today to find out which option is best for you. Call our Roseville office at (651) 636-2143 or book online. We can't wait to help you design your perfect holiday smile!
