A guide to teeth whitening before a wedding

Whether you’re the bride-to-be or a soon-to-be groom, ensuring your wedding smile shines on your big day is essential. From feeling comfortable and confident in front of a crowd to enjoying wedding photos you’ll keep forever, whitening your teeth can be a valuable treatment.

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into teeth whitening for weddings and answer some frequently asked questions along the way.

How do you fix your teeth before your wedding?

There are several ways to improve your teeth before a wedding.

Composite bonding can close gaps, brighten teeth and fill in chips, while veneers are thin shells that cover stained, chipped and misaligned teeth.

Crowns can improve how misshaped teeth appear, while dental implants can replace missing teeth. However, one of the most popular and quick solutions is to simply whiten your teeth.

Should you get your teeth whitened before a wedding?

Even with the most personal rigorous dental hygiene regimen, some degree of discolouration in teeth is inevitable over an extended time.

Many popular drinks and foods can impact the visual appearance of our teeth, ranging from acidic fruit to drinks we consume daily, like tea and coffee.

As a result, many people select to whiten their teeth, a treatment that restores the tooth’s enamel to its original shade to create a whiter smile. It’s understandable that for this reason, teeth whitening is a popular option for many getting married.

Whether or not you whiten your teeth before a wedding is always a personal choice. As one of the most important days in a person’ life, it is understandable to want every element to be perfect. Feeling proud of your smile can give you confidence on a day when all eyes are on you and appreciate your wedding photographs. If you have concerns about whitening, talk to your dentist to discuss whether it is the right option for you.

How many days before an event should you whiten your teeth?

Typically a month before the event you should schedule a dental appointment for a cleaning and consultation. This way, you’ll start with a clean bill of oral health and receive tips on keeping your teeth in great shape for your wedding. You can also ask for a recommendation regarding whitening your teeth and an explanation of what the treatment involves.

Before teeth whitening treatment, you’ll undergo a complete professional dental assessment using 3D scans designed to determine suitability.

The fastest way to whiten your teeth is to receive professional treatment at your dental practice. The process begins about two weeks before your event. Whitening gel is applied by your dentist and the process is accelerated using specialist blue light technology.

Using whitening trays and teeth whitening gels issued by your dentist for daily home use should begin about three weeks before an event, with results showing in around two weeks.

Does teeth whitening have side effects?

Like any dental treatment, teeth whitening has the potential for some mild side effects, like gum irritation and teeth sensitivity. However, a professional dentist will monitor the procedure closely to effectively minimise any risk of side effects during treatments. In certain cases, it can be necessary for teeth whitening patients that have dental cavities to have fillings taken out before the procedure.

Understanding teeth whitening treatment types

Our tailored service at Art of Dental Care is designed to lighten stained teeth using whitening gels from LUMIWHITE, a respected teeth-whitening system that was pioneered by UK dentists. To date, the procedure has seen thousands of patients benefit from improvements to the appearance of their teeth for more confident and whiter smiles.

At our Chester practice, we offer different LUMIWHITE teeth whitening options. The By Day treatment is a maximum strength and fast-acting treatment that deliver 90 minutes of whitening a day for normal teeth, or two hours of whitening for teeth that are extra sensitive.

The other option is By Night. A nocturnal treatment, this option whitens teeth overnight and can also be adapted to suit different levels of sensitivity.

Whether you are looking for a quick and trusted teeth whitening treatment or more advanced cosmetic dentistry like composite bonding or veneers in Chester, you can look to Art of Dental Care for a professional service. As part of your wedding plans, pencil in a consultation on teeth whitening with our team. We will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the treatment and help you get the smile you desire for your big day.