All eyes are going to be on you at your wedding—including your partner’s—so it’s natural to want everything to look perfect. This includes your smile, and if you aren’t happy with it, it can get in the way of you enjoying your wedding. Below are some effective tips for enhancing your smile for the big day, including treatments to schedule with a dentist.

How to Beautify Your Smile Before the Wedding

1. Step Up Your At-Home Routine

How you care for your teeth at home will have a big impact on your smile’s appearance on your wedding day. Make sure you’re brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash as recommended. If you haven’t already, switch to products targeted to combat your specific dental concerns, such as whitening, bad breath, or bleeding gums.

2. Get Professional Teeth Whitening

Discolored teeth will be especially noticeable when you’re wearing white; and store-bought whitening products aren’t always effective or can bleach your teeth to an unnatural white. Dentists will use products of better quality and higher potency. Even better, you’ll reach the shade you want faster than with store-bought products.

3. Visit Your Dentist

Schedule a visit with your dentist a few months before the wedding, if possible. They’ll be able to clean your teeth, which will help with any whitening treatments you may get, and they’ll examine your mouth for other concerns. A skilled dental professional will be able to catch problems that you haven’t noticed yet but could be worrisome by the wedding day, such as a cavity that could lead to a toothache. You’ll also be able to get reliable advice on other ways to enhance your smile, such as avoiding certain foods or modifying your brushing routine.

4. Consider Other Dental Procedures

If discoloration isn’t the only complaint you have about your smile, then speak with your dentist about having the other flaws corrected. Porcelain veneers are fantastic for minor issues like cracked, chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth. They’re also a fast, painless procedure. To address missing teeth, consider getting a dental implant, bridge, or—if you’ve lost multiple teeth—partial dentures to fill in the gap. 

The Dental Clinic of Onalaska in La Crosse County, WI, offers all of the services you need to get your smile wedding-ready. With decades of experience, their dentist will provide thorough, personalized treatments to help you achieve your dream smile, from teeth whitening to veneers and cleaning. Backed by elite technology and trusted approaches, they will also provide advanced treatments for a number of dental ailments, including gum disease and cavities. Learn more about their services online, and call (608) 783-3341 for a consultation.