Getting ready for your big day? Don’t forget to schedule an appointment with your dentist.

You’ve set the date, picked out the perfect dress, and booked the venue for your wedding. The photographer has also been hired. But that gets you thinking — How will I get a beautiful smile for all the photos? After all, your wedding photos and video will be a lifelong reminder of your special day, and you’ll want to look your best.

Like planning for a wedding, you’ll need to schedule any dental procedures well in advance of the date. So, as you’re rushing around taking care of last-minute details, visit an Espire dentist to discuss any cosmetic or restorative techniques that will give you a flawless smile on your wedding day.

Five Dental Procedures You Can Do Before Your Wedding Day

Advance planning is key to that perfect wedding day smile. Although many dental procedures can be done in one or two office visits, a few other techniques may require a longer timeline, possibly even years. An Espire dentist can provide you with the facts about each procedure and the time it will take to attain a beautiful smile. Here are five techniques to consider before you walk down the aisle.

Teeth Straightening. Correcting crooked or crowded teeth could take months or years to achieve, depending upon the severity of the orthodontic issue. However, Invisalign aligners work much faster than traditional braces, and the clear plastic trays are virtually invisible as you undergo treatment. Espire Dental has successfully treated hundreds of patients with Invisalign, so you’ll be working with the experts.

A less time-consuming option are veneers. Made of porcelain, veneers can correct misaligned, chipped, or discolored teeth. The veneer is applied over your enamel for a natural look. For less severe orthodontic issues, dental bonding is another alternative for cracked or misshapen teeth. In this procedure, the dentist bonds a resin matching your tooth color to the surface of the tooth.

Teeth Cleaning and Exam. Nothing could be worse than waking up on your big day with a toothache! A thorough tooth cleaning and exam will spot any decay early so you can fix the problem well before your wedding date. Schedule your appointment months in advance to give the dentist enough time to correct any cavities or perform any needed restorative work.

Tooth Restoration. If during the exam, the dentist finds you require restoration dentistry (crowns, root canals, dental implants), you’ll need several appointments. Dental implants, in particular, could take months to fix a prosthetic tooth into your jawbone. 

Gum Treatments. When you look at your smile, do you see too much gum line? Or are your gums receding? Fortunately, at Espire Dental, we offer periodontal plastic surgery to correct a “gummy smile” with various techniques, including crown lengthening, gingivectomy, or Botox. We can also restore your gum line and prevent further deterioration with a tissue grafting procedure.

Teeth Whitening. Want your teeth to gleam on your wedding day? Skip the at-home whitening kits and go for a professional teeth whitening at your dentist. You could see results in just one appointment. At Espire Dental, we apply a coating of hydrogen peroxide to reverse any discoloration. And it will be well worth the time and effort when you see perfectly white teeth in your wedding photos. In the weeks and days leading up to your wedding day, remember to avoid foods and drinks like coffee and wine that could stain your teeth.

As the big day draws closer, visit your dentist one last time for a final checkup and to see if you require any restorative services or touch-ups for whiter teeth. You’ll be glad you did when you see your wedding photos!

Get Ready for the Big Day

Schedule an appointment at Espire’s Mission Valley location today! Our highly trained dentists will get your smile ready for your wedding day with tooth whitening and restorative procedures. Don’t live near our Mission Valley, California office? Find one of our other locations near you.

Mission Valley, CA
8989 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 170
San Diego, CA 92108