Bridal Smile Guide Helps You Achieve Your Dream Smile
Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life, and naturally, you want to look your best. A beautiful bridal smile enhances confidence and makes your special day more magical. This guide explores how brides and grooms can improve their smiles before their wedding, the time required for teeth straightening, and why Invisalign might be the best option for achieving that perfect bridal smile. Is your wedding six months away or more? The time to start Invisalign® at Sky Ortho or an orthodontist of your choice is now.
Perfect Bridal Smiles Start Here
First, if your teeth need straightening, schedule a consultation with your orthodontist. Like many in this field, Sky Ortho in Moore, OK offers the first or initial consultation at no cost to the patient. Remember, setting clear goals is critical to getting the right results. Dental treatments take time, whether the need is teeth alignment, teeth whitening, or something else. The length of treatment depends on the treatment plan’s complexity. Treatment can vary anywhere from 6 months to 30 months based on the work needed. For this reason, it’s best to start as soon as possible to allow for any extra time to ensure your beautiful smile shines bright on that special day.
Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces:
Which is Best for Your Bridal Smile?
For brides and grooms, Invisalign® offers several advantages over traditional braces:
- Aesthetics: Invisalign aligners are clear and virtually invisible, making them a discreet option for adults.
- Convenience: They’re removable, allowing you to take them out for special occasions like your wedding day and photo sessions.
- Comfort: Invisalign tends to be more comfortable than traditional braces, with less irritation and discomfort.
- Fewer Dental Visits: Invisalign requires fewer check-in appointments than traditional braces, making it ideal for busy brides and grooms.
Combining Teeth Alignment and Whitening
If you need both alignment and whitening, start with the alignment process. Seek advice from your orthodontist, who can combine the procedures when quoting a price. Once your teeth are properly aligned, proceed (if advised) with professional whitening treatments to ensure an even and bright bridal smile. Starting the whitening process about one to two months before the wedding is ideal to allow time for touch-ups as well as to avoid sensitivity issues.
Deep Cleaning for a Fresh Bridal Smile
The orthodontist recommends getting a cleaning before your consultation to ensure your dentist agrees it’s safe to proceed with treatment. In addition, this ensures a clean surface for bonding orthodontic appliances. Afterward, please maintain regular six-month cleanings to prevent plaque build-up and inflammation during treatment. This will help you achieve the best aesthetic look when we complete treatment.
Whitening Takes Time — Plan Ahead
Be sure to discuss different whitening options with your orthodontist and make a plan. Whitening can take several weeks, so it’s important to start early to ensure your bridal smile is at its brightest on your wedding day. Of course, you should always protect your teeth from re-staining for at least 48 hours after whitening. You can do this by avoiding consumables like coffee, red wine, turmeric, berries, soy sauce, and beets. Taking this extra step ensures your bridal smile will stay bright and beautiful.
Do Your Dental Homework
Good oral hygiene is essential for maintaining your bridal smile. Brush twice a day for two minutes, spending 30 seconds on each arch. Floss once each day, using about 18 inches of floss, curving it into a “C” shape against each tooth. Also, consider purchasing a sonic toothbrush to achieve a deeper clean by angling it along your gum line. Sky Ortho has a one-stop shop with products such as sonic brushes, water flossers, and special toothpaste to help you and your groom maintain excellent dental health.
While it’s normal to have the jitters before your wedding day, keep calm and carry on! Stress leads to clenching and grinding your teeth, especially at night. Everyone knows planning a wedding is among the worst stressors, so consider using a meditation app to help you relax before sleep and upon waking. If all else fails, use a custom mouthguard to protect your bridal smile from the damage caused by clenching and grinding your teeth in your sleep. After treatment, Sky Ortho sells nightguards to help prevent night grinding.
Watch What You Put In Your Mouth
Choose dental products that meet your needs. After exposure to acidic or abrasive foods, try toothpaste or rinses with fluoride or hydroxyapatite to add minerals to your teeth. For sensitive teeth, calcium hydroxide can help. Look for products with a low Relative Dentin Abrasion (RDA) value to protect your bridal smile.
Always be mindful of what you eat and drink to avoid staining your bridal smile. Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco, and be cautious with beverages that have strong colors like cranberry juice or coffee. If needed, use a straw to guide liquids past your teeth and brush as soon as possible after consuming foods and beverages that might stain. Alternately, eating foods that promote clean, healthy teeth will help maintain your bridal smile.
Time for a Beautiful New Smile?
If you have long-standing insecurities about your teeth, now might be the best time to address them. Discuss your worries with one of our highly-respected doctors at Sky Ortho. If it is something outside of our area of focus, Dr. Priscilla Larson and Dr. Ryan Fitzgerald also work with dentists and surgeons for various procedures that are sometimes necessary to achieve our patient’s ideal outcome. They are happy to help you with their professional advice about orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry. We welcome you to schedule a complimentary appointment on our website.
