Picture this: You’re wearing the wedding dress you’ve dreamed of since you were a little girl, with your hair done perfectly and holding a beautiful bouquet. And, as you stare into the eyes of your betrothed, ready to say your vows, you hesitate to show your teeth. Or, you avoid smiling all together on the happiest day of your life because you’re ashamed of your smile, afraid of what you’ll look like in your wedding pictures because your teeth are discolored, your smile is uneven, or you have misshapen teeth or a “gummy” smile.
If you’re dreading your wedding because you’re self-conscious about your teeth, you should consider a cosmetic update to your smile. From teeth whitening to porcelain veneers to clear aligner treatment, Breathe Modern Dentistry is here to make your wedding day something to smile about.
If you’re thinking about getting a smile makeover before your wedding, schedule an initial consultation with a dentist sooner rather than later. Why? Well, because some treatments take longer than others, and if you need more work, you don’t want to run the chance of treatment not being finished when you’re ready to walk down the aisle.
Things that can impact your treatment and smile makeover outcomes include your teeth and gums’ current condition, how straight your teeth are, whether you have existing restorations, and if we need to correct any oral or dental health concerns before your treatment begins.
Despite the current condition of your smile, there are likely many options for you to improve its appearance by your wedding day, including:
Teeth whitening. Weddings involve lots of white, so why shouldn’t your smile be brighter and whiter, too? We offer several tooth-whitening options, including in-office whitening, laser whitening and take-home trays to help brighten your smile and correct stained teeth. If you’re concerned that you have significant discoloration, talk to us about your options and how we can get you the smile of your dreams for the day of your dreams.
Restorations. Just like our options for tooth whitening, we offer several ways you can restore your stained, discolored, chipped or broken teeth. One excellent option is porcelain veneers, sometimes referred to as bonding, a thin layer of ceramic that looks and feels just like your tooth enamel. Veneers are bonded to the front of your teeth using a special adhesive and can make your smile over quickly. Ask us about our same-day veneers. With our in-house technology, we can examine your teeth, design your new smile and make your veneers all under one roof, often in the same day!
Veneers are a popular choice because they can help treat:
Dental crowns are another option if you are not a candidate for porcelain veneers (for example, if your tooth structure is worn away or unhealthy). Crowns are also known as “caps” and fully cover the affected tooth. Crowns help restore the shape of a tooth, as well as its size and appearance, and make teeth stronger.
Dental implants. Are you missing a part of your smile? You’re not alone; 75 percent of adults over 30 are missing at least one tooth. If your missing tooth is making you miss out on smiling, consider a dental implant. Dental implants are surgically implanted into your jaw, below your gum line, and capped with a “tooth-like” crown. Many patients report that their dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth and match their smile, making their dental work undetectable.
Braces and other orthodontic treatment. Braces aren’t just for kids or teens; many adults choose to straighten their smiles, too! But the braces of today are not like those of yesteryear. Now, you have the option to include clear or nearly invisible braces as well as clear aligner therapy that can help straighten crooked teeth and even out the spacing of your smile. Unlike other cosmetic and restorative options, orthodontics do not work overnight, and depending on your particular case, you may need a few months or a year of treatment. So, again, if you’re considering braces to improve your smile before your wedding, call us today.
To help make the best decision on what smile restoration and cosmetic options would work for you, schedule a consultation. We’d love to hear about your goals for your smile, talk to you about your dental issues and work with your wedding timeline so that we can give you realistic options.
Brides aren’t the only ones who can update their smiles before their wedding day! Many men want to look their best for their big day, too! All our cosmetic and restorative services are appropriate for men, too.
Want to learn more? Please schedule an appointment with us now and we’ll get started on your treatment plan.