Of all the considerations you must make for your wedding day, your smile might be the last thing to cross your mind. However, if your smile is not perfect, it could show in your wedding photos. Luckily, there are things you can do in the months leading up to your wedding day to prepare your smile.

Schedule a Dental Cleaning

Before you take any other measures, the first thing you should do is have your teeth professional cleaned. A dental cleaning does more than just remove the plaque from your teeth and brighten your smile. It can prevent cavities and even tooth loss.

A cleaning could also potentially help you save money. If your teeth are in good shape after the cleaning, you only need to focus on maintaining their look. Regular brushing and flossing can help you accomplish this.

Whiten Your Teeth

Whitening your teeth can be a safe method of removing stains from your teeth that make them appear to be less than white. You should not wait until the day before your wedding to whiten your teeth though. You need to do it at least a couple of weeks before the big day. Whitening can sometimes cause increased sensitivity and irritation to the gums and you do not want to deal with that on your wedding day.

Although there are whitening gels and strips available at your local pharmacy, consider heading to a cosmetic dentist for the procedure. He or she can safely do it in office and ensure the amount of peroxide that is used is right for your teeth. If you do it at home yourself, there is the risk that the peroxide could be too strong and cause damage to your teeth enamel.

Watch Your Diet

You might be already watching your diet in anticipation of your wedding day, but you not only have to cut back on the fatty foods and calories, but also foods and drinks that stain. Dark and sticky foods, such as barbeque sauce and balsamic vinegar can stain your teeth and ruin the progress you have made with them.

Instead of the darker foods, opt for lighter colored foods. You should also eat more raw vegetables and fruits. Both are not only healthy food choices, but the roughness of the foods can help clean your teeth as you eat.

Consult with a cosmetic dentist in your area to learn of other ways you can improve your smile before your wedding day.