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!’
I was thinking about getting my teeth whitened! But sometimes they make it far too white and one can look a bit odd.
Yes, power bleaching does not give you control over how white you want ur teeth to be. Professional home bleaching however, may be more suitable as you can control how white you want your teeth to be depending on the number of nights you apply the bleaching agent. Hope that helps!
You can go to any dentist and find out more actually – my dentist is Yee Dental Surgery at Bangsar Shopping Centre. Nice clinic and good service! But a bit expensive.
I’m definitely going to see my dentist for teeth whitening!! I have not whitened my teeth before, I wonder how long does the whitening effect stays on?
The whitening effect varies with different individuals and should last at least eight weeks. The less coffee, red wine and curry you have the better it is! Needless to say, smoking’s the worst type of staining ever.