Deciding to
spend your life with that special someone is a very meaningful, one of a kind
moment. In the months following ‘I will’ till the moment you say ‘I do’ there
is a multitude of decisions to make, both big and small.
There is of
course the choice of dress, veil, venue and flowers. Also, a photographer will
be chosen to capture all those fun and emotional moments of the day: every joyful
tear and especially every smile.
Having that
beautiful smile on your wedding day is everyone’s dream. In the last two
decades the importance of a beautiful smile has become more evident with
advances in technology, aesthetic standards and promotional campaigns through
print and visual media.
Couples who
are getting married have shown significantly more interest in having that
perfect smile for their wedding day than ever before. This is regardless of
age, gender or cultural background. After all, who wants to have memories of
their special day through photos of stained, chipped, missing or yellow teeth?
Recently the
premier dentistry magazine called ‘Dear Doctor’ conducted a poll asking
prospective brides and grooms whether they were planning to visit their dentist
prior to their special day. A whopping 77% answered yes. For some this will
include simply a professional cleaning, whitening and dental bonding to
brighten up their smile. These are usually non-invasive one to two visit
procedures.
For others,
the treatment may be more comprehensive and multifaceted consisting of a range
of options including dental implants, porcelain veneers or even dental laser
work. A growing number of brides, grooms and parents of the couple are now
seeking complete smile makeovers to transform their smile for their special day
and beyond.
If this
describes your situation, don’t put it off and take the first step towards the
smile you have always wanted. Doing a comprehensive smile makeover may take
anywhere from one to six month depending on the amount of work involved. Also,
it is advisable to complete all the comprehensive work at least four to six
months before your wedding day to make sure that you are completely happy with
every aesthetic element of your new smile.
Below is a
Wedding Smile Checklist that will help you plan out Your Perfect Smile makeover.
9-12 months before the wedding:
Visit your
dentist to let him/her know that you want to have a smile makeover done
Your dentist
should explain all options and give you a time table for each
Your dentist
should also explain benefits of each option and let you know how long each
treatment may last after it is completed. For example: dental bonding takes in
stain faster and breaks easier. Dental veneers, on the other hand, are made of
porcelain. They last much longer and do not stain. However it is usually more
difficult to treat only one tooth with a veneer as the color match becomes a very
complex process
9 months before the wedding:
Start your
smile makeover
Be sure to
take care of your teeth with flossing, brushing and getting professional
cleanings
3-6 months before wedding day:
Your smile
makeover should be completed
Have your
dentist do any final adjustments
Get all post
treatment instructions from your dentist
2 weeks before your wedding day:
Have your
dentist do a check up of all the work that has been done
Get a dental
cleaning
Your Wedding Day…show your beautiful smile to your
family and friends and be sure to smile for the camera!
Dr. Greene
is a Cosmetic and Anti-Aging Dentist in New York. If you have a question or
would like to start creating Your Perfect Smile feel free to get in touch with
her office at 212.832.0004 or patients@truimagedental.com
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