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Dr. Earl Magder

TIPS
FOR WORKING ON YOUR SMILE

DURING THE REHEARSAL DINNER:
• Steer clear of any smile-dulling beverages. Red wines and other dark colored liquids like Cosmopolitans and coffee are notorious for staining teeth and even dulling the effects of many whiteners.
• If a bride chooses to indulge, she should opt for white wine or champagne in order to maintain those pearly whites.

THE NIGHT BEFORE:
• Apply a store-bought whitening strip to the top and bottom teeth. Most require use for a week or more to see the full effects, but in many cases teeth appear whiter after just one application.
• Today, many mouthwashes have whitening properties that pack a powerful punch when used after a whitening strip and before brushing.
• After brushing, take the wet toothbrush and stroke it lightly over the lips a few times for great exfoliation.
• Finally, make sure to use a moisturizing lip balm to guarantee that the exfoliated lips don’t dry out and to ease make-up application in the morning.

BEFORE THE CEREMONY:
• Most brides can’t brush their teeth right before they walk down the aisle but a very effective and mess-free alternative is gargling a few times with mouthwash.
• Another option is to pop in a piece of sugar-free gum for a few seconds.
• Always opt for sugar-free varieties because the sugar actually causes more odors and always remember to spit out the gum before heading down the aisle!

THROUGHOUT THE RECEPTION:
• A lot of companies offer portable whitening applicators, which are great for weddings.
• Another highly effective, yet low key way for brides to be sure that their breath stays pleasant is by chewing on a sprig of parsley. A common garnish, parsley is especially helpful in masking the aroma of garlic and onion. An alternative option for those who can’t stomach the taste of parsley is to chew on the piece of mint garnishing a mojito.
• Finally, brides should remember to drink lots of water. The water will flush their mouths of any bacteria or stray particles of food as well provide necessary hydration.
Courtesy: Drs. Nargiz Schmidt, D.D.S. and Joseph Zelig, D.D.S., New York City. Visit www.smileinthecity.com
(May 9, 2008).

The Smile Makeover: While some things will fade, only one can be worn for years after the wedding day: Your smile.

s you prepare for the big day -- choosing the perfect wedding dress, matching the exquisite jewelry, and finding the make-up artist who will make your face glow – you’re likely thinking about those wedding photos that you’ll look at for years to come.

As time passes, the wedding dress will be hung in the closet, jewels will sit in the drawer, and the excitement of the wedding day will fade. The memories live on in those photos. 

Thanks to new techniques, innovations and technology, modern dentistry is no longer about the dreadful experience of getting a tooth pulled, but a luxury as rewarding and invigorating as a spa treatment. You no longer have to spend endless time going to the dentist to repair old restorations. New technology keeps your smile looking fresh and radiant longer. Today, more people are turning to their dentist for a ‘Smile Makeover.’   

The latest dental breakthrough is known as Neuromuscular Dentistry which takes into account the position and movement of the jaw. This allows the dentist to create crowns and veneers that not only look beautiful, but are also in correct position in accordance with your bite. Often patients are relieved of jaw, back, neck muscle pain, chronic headaches and more. Additionally, optimal bite positioning keeps crowns and veneers from wearing or breaking from an uneven bite. 

It’s important to make sure your dentist is experienced and has been educated in the field of cosmetic dentistry. “In order to offer a wide arrangement of cosmetic procedures -- including tooth whitening and porcelain restorations.

So how can you tell if you are going to the right dentist? Do your homework.

There are many different types of materials, restorations and techniques. To get that beautiful smile that will not only complement your facial features, but will also be healthy, beneficial, and long-lasting, consider the following points

Is the dentist a specialist in the cosmetic dentistry field? Has the dentist completed continuing education to be up-to-date on modern methods of cosmetic dentistry?

Does your dentist have pictures and examples of cases he/she has successfully performed?

Does your dentist customize shape, size, and color of your veneers to ensure your smile looks natural and complements your complexion?

Does your dentist have the ability to make your smile both beautiful and advantageous?
 

TIMETABLE FOR PROCEDURES PRIOR TO WEDDINGS

Tooth Whitening: Laser Whitening – two weeks prior; Bleaching – one month prior
Veneers (fix chips, spaces): Begin two months prior
Composites / Bonding: Two weeks prior
Crowns / Bridges: Two months prior
Jaw / neck pain / headaches (may be associated with a TMJ Disorder*): Evaluation / Treatment (if prescribed) Four months prior
Uneven Teeth Alignment (spaces / or crowding): Invisible braces (begin at least one year prior)
Lengthening / Reshaping: Begin four months prior

* TMJ disorders include a variety of conditions that cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Between 5 percent and 15 percent of people in the experience pain associated with TMJ disorders, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health. For more visit  www.mayoclinic.com

Prepared from files courtesy of Dr. Evetta Shwartzman, co-founder of The Boston Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, and Dr. Konstantin Ronkin, founder of Boston Institute of Aesthetic. Pictured left, the waiting room at Dream Smile Dental, Canton, MA, U.S.A. Visit:
www.dreamsmiledental.com.