Itโs a dream come true! The love of your life has just proposed!
Youโre floating on cloud 9 as you look through the pictures and videos, your BFF captured of you and your future hubbyโs special moment. But suddenly you find yourself wishing you had a smile as beautiful and radiant as your new engagement ring. After all, every bride (and groom) wants to look their best on their wedding day.
Youโre in luck if youโre looking to straighten your teeth before your wedding! At Matsumoto Orthodontics & Periodontics, we have a few comfortable and efficient treatment options to give you that picture-perfect smile on your big day.
Letโs dive in!
Start your treatment now!
The fastest way to straighten your teeth is by taking the first step – scheduling your complimentary orthodontic exam!
Dr. Matsumoto will perform a comprehensive smile evaluation, which includes: digital x-rays, diagnostic photos, and a visual exam. At your first visit, youโll meet our friendly team and get a sneak peek of what your smile journey with us would look like.
At Matsumoto Orthodontics & Periodontics, we use advanced technology and proven techniques to treat you to a comfortable and efficient orthodontic experience – as it should be! Thatโs part of our own standard of care. After all, why stick to traditional when advancements have the ability to help you get to your dream smile effortlessly?
So can I straighten my teeth without braces?
Braces are everyoneโs first thought when you think of โteeth straighteningโ or โorthodontic treatmentโ. While we do offer advanced braces options for your smile transformation, these may not fit your busy lifestyle, especially if youโre faced with a tight wedding timeline. The average braces treatment length is about 18 to 24 months and not everyone is comfortable sporting braces in their wedding photos, we get it!
But good news! Dr. Matsumoto offers a few discreet alternative treatments for straightening your teeth quickly.
How do I hide my wedding braces?
Itโs simple! Just choose an invisible braces option like Briusยฎ truly-invisible braces or Invisalignยฎ clear aligners for your smile journey!
Option 1: Brius truly-invisible braces
One of the reasons brides and grooms say no to braces treatment is that theyโre hard to hide and arenโt a fan of the full-mouth appearance of them. Our team understands! You should feel comfortable and confident throughout treatment (especially on your big day).
We offer Brius for those whoโd like a fixed option without the look of traditional braces. Brius braces work behind the scenes (aka behind your teeth) gently guiding your teeth into healthy alignment with a custom-made wire and arm system. Theyโre difficult to see when you smile because the entire system sits on the backs of your teeth.
Option 2: Invisalign clear aligners
Invisalignยฎ treatment is an incredibly popular choice among brides and grooms for their teeth straightening needs. A series of clear, custom-made trays will apply gentle and consistent force on your teeth, encouraging them to move into healthy alignment. Youโll wear your Invisalign for 20 to 22 hours a day and move onto the next series of aligners every week.
Hereโs why many bride and grooms choose Invisalign to get their picture-perfect smile:
- No food restrictions. You can try all the catering and cake samples as you plan out your magical day with your soon-to-be-life-partner! Just simply remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything besides water and brush your teeth before popping them back in.
- Practically invisible. Invisalign aligners are clear, allowing your budding new smile to shine through without the distraction of brackets and wires.
- Easy to care for. Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are removable and allow you to brush and floss as normal. This also means that youโll be able to focus more of your budget on your wedding than purchasing specialty oral care products to keep your teeth and braces clean.
- Less check-in appointments. With Invisalign, Dr. Matsumoto checks in on your smile progress every 12 weeks or so as opposed to adjustments about every 8 weeks with braces. Which is great for your busy wedding planning schedule!
- Youโll see noticeable results by wedding season! With each custom-made tray, youโll start seeing your smile transform little by little. Many Invisalign patients even start seeing results within the first 6 weeks!
Can I take Invisalign out for a wedding?
While itโs tempting to remove your aligners for your wedding or skip wearing it all together for your big day, itโs important to stick to your prescribed wear time.
And like we mentioned before, Invisalign aligners are practically-invisible so itโs difficult to tell if youโre wearing an orthodontic appliance. If youโre worried about your aligners showing in photos, itโs ok to take them out for your wedding close-ups. Just log that time in your Invisalign app so you can keep track of your Invisalign wear for that day.
Can you see Invisalign attachments in pictures? Invisalign attachments may be visible if you take close-ups of your wedding makeup or hairstyle. But this is an easy fix! Simply inform your photographer that you have Invisalign attachments, and with some photo-editing they can easily remove them from your final pictures.
What about whitening my teeth before my wedding?
Yes, you can whiten your teeth before your wedding! No matter if youโre in the middle of Invisalign or Brius treatment, you can safely whiten your teeth with us.
Get the picture-perfect smile for your wedding!
Dr. Matsumoto and our expert team understands your dreams of having a bright, beautiful smile for your wedding day and weโd love to help you shine!
Ready to start your wedding smile makeover? Request a complimentary exam for you or your partner today!
