How To Create A Dental Plan For a Wedding or Special Event

If you are planning for a wedding, graduation, reunion, or another special event, you may feel that it's time to upgrade your smile. Feeling self-conscious about your teeth may keep you from enjoying yourself as much as you deserve.

With a bit of planning, your dentist can help you create and execute a plan to brighten your smile before your special event using cosmetic dentistry techniques. This blog provides a strategy for improving your smile in time for the big day.

Consultation: Six Months to One Year Before Event

Schedule a consultation in advance of your event, at least six months to one year in advance. Some cosmetic and restorative procedures may take months to complete.

At your consultation, your dentist will evaluate your oral health and your smile's appearance and provide recommendations for creating the smile you've always wanted. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your needs and how you want your smile to improve.

Invisalign: One Year Before Event

Invisalign® is a comfortable, discreet, and convenient way to straighten your smile. On average, Invisalign treatment takes about 12 to 18 months, though you may experience shorter or longer treatment times depending on your existing alignment.

Invisalign treatment involves wearing clear, medical-grade plastic trays that gradually move your teeth into the best position. You will change the trays approximately once every one to two weeks, and your results will happen before your eyes.

Smile Makeover: One Year Before Event

If you believe you need significant work to present a confident smile, we can help. If you need multiple procedures, such as crowns, veneers, bridges, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and bonding, we can create a schedule that works and delivers results on time.

Veneers: Three Months Before Event

Getting veneers is quick and easy, and it often takes only two appointments. Veneers are slim sheets of tooth-colored porcelain or composite material that can cover the appearance of the following issues:

• Gapped teeth
• Slightly crooked or misshapen teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Discolored teeth

Dental Cleaning and Examination: Two Months Before Event

A professional cleaning can brighten your smile by removing surface stains. It ensures your teeth are healthy and brings you renewed confidence.

Teeth Whitening: One Month Before Event

Teeth whitening is quick and easy, but it may take a few weeks for your tooth color to settle after the procedure. For this reason, dentists recommend allowing one month between whitening and your special event.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry

Which is better: porcelain or composite veneers?

Porcelain veneers are chip-resistant, last longer, and have a more natural appearance than composites. However, composites are flexible, easy to repair, and more affordable. Your dentist can help you choose which works best for you.

Is teeth whitening safe?

When supervised by a dental professional, whitening is safe and effective. A professional can provide excellent results without damaging your teeth and gums.

Call College Street Smiles

If you're planning a memorable event, you will want your smile to be as gorgeous as your outfit. Please call our Dickson, TN, office at 615-446-7878 to schedule your consultation today.