Weddings always come with their fair share of long-term planning. Choosing a location, sending out invitations, picking a catering company, and many other decisions take up a ton of your time. When was the last time you considered planning for your appearance, besides which suit or wedding dress to pick? If you’re like most couples and intend on having a professional photographer present, consider these steps on getting your smile “wedding-ready!”
Today, we’ll discuss the best steps to take and how a smile makeover can make a huge difference!
Step #1: Consider Your Oral Care Habits
Stains are more likely to appear when you regularly consume substances known for staining. Foods like coffee, red wine, dark teas, and other dark and richly-colored foods settle in teeth like stains on clothing. If it can stain your shirt, it can stain your teeth! A great way to mitigate stains is to purchase a reusable straw which can direct beverages away from your teeth.
Additionally, you’ll want to buy a toothpaste that’s designed to remove surface stains. Just make sure to only use it a few times a week, rather than replacing your main toothpaste. This will help reduce enamel wear during your whitening.
Step #2: Schedule a Cosmetic Consultation
When you talk to a dental professional, you’ll be able to develop a game plan in time for your big day. Not only can they recommend treatments to improve your smile’s appearance, but they can also help determine which treatment is best for your unique case. For example, they can determine when intrinsic stains are present and offer solutions based on that. They’ll point you in the right direction so you can get your smile looking right the first time.
Step #3: Choose a Teeth Whitening Treatment
Depending on how busy your schedule is, you may find certain whitening treatments to be more convenient than others. If you only have time for quick boosts of whitening, you may benefit from in-office whitening. This can typically be completed in less than an hour.
Alternatively, at-home teeth whitening offers patients the convenience of whitening on their own time, without sacrificing results. They’re also more effective then over-the-counter whitening strips thanks to their customization of bleaching agents and whitening trays.
Step #4: Consider Other Cosmetic Options
Sometimes a simple whitening treatment may not be enough to give you the look you want. Luckily, smile makeovers also include treatments like:
- Porcelain Veneers
- All-Porcelain Crowns
- Invisalign Clear Braces
With these treatments, you can address issues like misalignments, cracks, chips, gaps, and discoloration that won’t respond to whitening.
Don’t let your smile go by the wayside. Schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dentist in Lincoln to get started!
About the Author
When you visit your dental office in Lincoln, you can expect gentle and empathetic treatment from Dr. Malika “Mimi” Mebarek Long. After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2014, she completed her general practice residency and joined Williamsburg Dental in 2017. To learn more about her Williamsburg Dental Northeast practice, contact her at (402) 420-2222 or through her website.