Want a million dollar smile, brides? Just say ‘teeth whitening’

Steph: This is an old modeling shot - my teeth are so white, but thanks to Adobe photoshop!!

Smile…. and the world smiles with you! Yes, at least seventy percent of women would like whiter; brighter teeth and many brides-to-be have undergone some form of teeth whitening prior to their wedding. One often underestimates the power of smiling, but as history has it, Mona Lisa’s beauty was in part due to her demure smile and Marilyn Monroe, her seductive grin.

So brides, should you or shouldn’t you whiten your teeth before the big day?

Yes yes yes! Bleaching is the most conservative way of removing stains and lightening the natural colour of your teeth; making them up to four shades whiter. Whiter teeth equates to a younger fresher look that will enhance your wedding photographs.

How can I bleach my teeth?

There are two types of teeth whitening: power bleaching utilises a high concentration of bleaching agent which is applied by your dentist under an intense light source. This takes about an hour in the dental chair.

Professional home bleaching is a more common method of teeth whitening. Your dentist will provide you with a custom-made tray and bleaching gel which you apply at home for an hour or two over a few days.

When shall I do it?

You should consider bleaching at least three weeks before your wedding as you don’t want sensitive teeth on the big day. Avoid coffee, red wine and cigarettes if you want your teeth to stay brighter for longer.

Will it damage my teeth?

Teeth whitening should be carried out under the guidance of a dentist as it involves high concentration of bleach. If done correctly, bleaching will not cause any damage to your teeth. The most common side effect is transient tooth sensitivity which can be relieved by de-sensitising pastes.

Last words

It is so important for a bride to be at her very best on the wedding day. You would have spent endless hours in Pilates for that toned abs and countless Crème de lar Mer facials for that dewy complexion. Why not consider brightening your smile with a little bleaching? After all, in the words of Coco Chanel, ‘You are never fully dressed without a bright smile!’