Summer has arrived, and that means it's time for wedding season! It’s such a magical time of year when couples, young and old, seal their love with a tradition that is as old as time itself. But to get to that moment of starting forever together, the bride and groom have a lot of work to do. There are many details that go in to planning a wedding, and it can be overwhelming when you realize all of the things you need to do in order to prepare for your big day. There's the venue, the guest list, the food, the photographer, the groomsman gifts, and of course, the cake, but have you given your teeth any thought? You should - your smile is going to be preserved in pictures for the rest of your life. It’s an important detail that often goes overlooked, but here is how you can prep your teeth for your big day so that your smile shines as bright as the sun!
Teeth Whitening
You will want to consult with your dentist before using any teeth whitening product. The last thing you want is to botch a teeth whitening job before your wedding. In addition to any helpful advice your dentist can give you about at-home teeth whitening products, they may also be able to offer you an in-office treatment, which would be far more effective than any product you buy online or in a drugstore.
Make sure to give yourself at least a few weeks to start your teeth whitening routine. If you wait until too soon before the wedding, you might not get the desired results you were hoping for. What’s more, your teeth whitening treatment may require several applications, or you might have to try several products if you aren’t getting the results you wanted, so it's always best to get a head start.
It’s best to start any teeth whitening routine with a professional teeth cleaning. Just like a regular trip to the dentist, you can schedule a cleaning session and make sure your teeth are in perfect condition to accept the teeth whitening solution you have chosen.
Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are not completely satisfied with the shape or state of your teeth, you can always opt to have some cosmetic dental work done. This can be pricey, but many would argue that having the perfect smile on your wedding day is worth the time, effort, and money. You’ll want to give yourself a few months leeway if you are considering cosmetic dentistry. It can take time for your dentist to determine the best course of corrective action, determine if there are any underlying issues with your teeth that would prevent the procedure from moving forward, and allow for time to actually complete the procedure.
Cosmetic dentistry is often considered by brides and grooms who have a gap in their teeth, who have chips in their teeth, or who have missing teeth. If you are seeking appliances to correct the issues with your teeth, it can take time to order them in as well. Consult with your dentist to determine the best course of action on making your teeth as perfect as possible for your big day!
Have Your Teeth Straightened
While many couples are spending less and less time in their “engagement” stage of their relationship, many more are still spending one or even two years planning their weddings. If you plan to have any major cosmetic surgery or corrective surgery done to fix your teeth, you may want to consider pushing your wedding date out by a few months. If your teeth are very crooked or need a lot of work, you will need a lot more time to make any improvements to your teeth. If you want to have braces put on your teeth, for example, you may opt to go for a clear brace in case your teeth are not completed lined up by the time you get married.
A popular product on the market today is an orthodontic product called Invisalign. This is a clear product that moves teeth slightly over several iterations of the product’s life. People who opt to straighten their teeth with Invisalign can expect faster results than traditional braces, but it is pricier as well. However, if time is of the essence, Invisalign is definitely the way to go.
While there aren’t many quick fixes in life in general, we are lucky to live in a world where we can have our teeth cleaned and whitened, cracks in our teeth filled, and our entire smiles made over in a relatively short amount of time. When you are thinking of your big day, don’t forget to think about your smile: it’s the thing that you’ll be doing the most on that day, and you want it to be perfect!
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