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Whether it’s your big day or you’re celebrating your best friend’s marriage, weddings tend to be large affairs, and everyone’s expected to look their best — including you. If your smile isn’t quite ready, here are a few teeth whitening tips you can follow to boost your confidence.   

3 Teeth Whitening Steps for a Wedding-Ready Smile

1. Professional Teeth Cleaning & Whitening

Before any whitening treatment can be effective, you need to prepare the surfaces of your teeth. Schedule an appointment with your dentist for a thorough teeth cleaning session. They’ll remove any plaque and tartar that’s collected since your last cleaning, which will allow whitening products to reach the surface of the tooth. Your subsequent teeth whitening treatment will have more noticeable and uniform results.

2. Diet Change

Foods and drinks that are heavily pigmented — such as wine, beets, and coffee — will stain your teeth, negating your whitening treatment, and acidic foods, such as tomato soup, may erode the whitening product. Avoid those foods, and eat more detergent foods, like apples and celery, which essentially brush your teeth as you eat them. They’re good ways to clean your teeth between meals when you’re too busy to brush, which will prevent staining caused by prolonged exposure to food and drink residues.

3. Veneers

teeth whiteningIf you want a more permanent solution that addresses concerns beyond whitening, dental veneers may be a viable option for you. A thin piece of porcelain, a veneer attaches to the front of your tooth to cover minor blemishes, such as stains, chips, and gaps. You’ll decide the shade, shape, and final appearance of the veneer, which will be custom made in a lab. It can take up to two months to receive your veneer, but once applied, it should last for up to a decade.

 

If your smile needs a makeover before a wedding day, visit the team at Legacy Dental Arts in Eagle River, AK, for stunning cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening. For over 10 years, their team has provided attentive dental care in a spa-like environment, ensuring you enjoy your experience. Whether you need veneers, implants, or a deep cleaning, they’ll deliver efficient, compassionate treatment every time, backed by advanced technology and a skilled team of professionals. View their services online, and schedule your appointment by calling (907) 622-7874.

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