{"id":462,"date":"2018-06-12T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/?p=462"},"modified":"2025-02-18T20:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:13:10","slug":"smile-makeover-wedding-ready-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/smile-makeover-wedding-ready-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider a Smile Makeover! 4 Steps for a Wedding-Ready Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dr.<\/a>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\u2019re like most couples and intend on having a professional photographer present, consider these steps on getting your smile \u201cwedding-ready!\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019ll discuss the best steps to take and how a smile makeover<\/a> can make a huge difference!<\/p>\n

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Step #1: Consider Your Oral Care Habits<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Additionally, you\u2019ll want to buy a toothpaste that\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"Williamsburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Step #2: Schedule a Cosmetic Consultation<\/h2>\n

When you talk to a dental professional, you\u2019ll be able to develop a game plan in time for your big day. Not only can they recommend treatments to improve your smile\u2019s 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\u2019ll point you in the right direction so you can get your smile looking right the first time.<\/p>\n

Step #3: Choose a Teeth Whitening Treatment<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, at-home teeth whitening offers patients the convenience of whitening on their own time, without sacrificing results. They\u2019re also more effective then over-the-counter whitening strips thanks to their customization of bleaching agents and whitening trays.<\/p>\n

\"Newlyweds,<\/a><\/p>\n

Step #4: Consider Other Cosmetic Options<\/h2>\n

Sometimes a simple whitening treatment may not be enough to give you the look you want. Luckily, smile makeovers also include treatments like:<\/p>\n