I love that my family dentist is tech-savvy. It's so easy to book a dentist on his smartphone app if I have a tooth problem or if anyone in my family needs emergency problems (I can choose either my normal dentist or another dentist in his practise depending on availability). He also has some great cameras so that we can see exactly what is going on during treatment. I prefer not to see this, but my kids love to be able to see the dentist using his specialised tools to clean and repair their teeth. This blog has some tips on finding a tech-savvy dentist to help give your family the best possible dental care.
As the bride, you will want your smile to look perfect on your wedding day. If you have less than perfect teeth, you may be interested in learning more about what options are available to you in order to give you that bright smile you want for your wedding photos. Here's how to go about planning your wedding day smile.
Plan a consultation with your dentist
The first thing to do is to book a consultation with your dentist. Make sure that you do so well in advance of your big day to allow plenty of time for your preferred treatment to be completed. For example, teeth whitening treatments usually require a few weeks before the results can be seen.
When you see your dentist, explain clearly what you want to achieve through a smile makeover and make sure that the timeline to the day itself is clearly explained. It's a good idea to take photos of smiles that you would like to emulate, together with pictures of the hairstyle and makeup you're going to have on the day. All this information will enable the dentist to get a clear picture of what you want.
The initial consultation will be used to discuss what treatments are practical within the timeframe and what you should expect from each one.
What options are available?
Tooth whitening
One very popular choice for brides looking to improve their smile is tooth whitening. This can be done over a few visits to the dental clinic and produces very attractive results in just a few weeks.
Porcelain veneers and crowns
If your teeth are uneven, very badly stained or discoloured, porcelain veneers could be a better option than whitening. Veneers are permanent and will give your teeth a natural-looking, even colour, as well as covering up chips and other minor damage.
For more seriously damaged teeth, your dentist might recommend crowns. Crowns are also permanent and form a 'cap' that covers the top of the tooth, covering up damage.
Crowns and veneers can take between one a four months to complete and you'll need to make a few visits to the dentist during the process.
Periodontal plastic surgery
Periodontal plastic surgery is used to alter the gum tissues and is commonly employed to correct the appearance of teeth that are too short. Although this is a rather drastic procedure, the results are permanent and can dramatically improve the look of your teeth.
In conclusion
You can take steps to improve your smile for your wedding day photos by asking your dentist for help. Have a chat with your dentist for more advice and guidance on what options would be available to you.
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