Getting Married? A 12-, 6- and 1-Month Smile Timeline
The date is set. Here is a simple, no-pressure way to plan your smile, starting with an exam and cleaning and leaving the details for closer to the day.
5.0 · 282 Google reviews (opens in a new tab)- 12 · 6 · 1 month plan
- $499 Whitening Special
- Most PPO plans accepted
- CareCredit payment plans
- One Saturday a month · by appointment
- Se habla español
Caring for Gilroy since 2012
Three checkpoints before the big day
Every smile is different. Dr. Ajlouni will confirm the right timing for you at your exam.
12 months before
Start with an exam and cleaning
A thorough exam of your teeth, gums and other oral health structures, plus a professional cleaning. Tell Dr. Ajlouni what you would like for the day. If the exam finds something that needs attention, such as a filling or gum care, there is plenty of time to take care of it calmly.
6 months before
Decide on cosmetic options
Mention anything you notice when you smile: stained, chipped or gapped teeth. Options at our office include professional whitening, dental bonding and aesthetic contouring, and porcelain veneers. Dr. Ajlouni always recommends the most conservative option first. Larger treatments take more than one visit (a crown, for example, generally takes 2–3 visits over 3–4 weeks), so it helps to decide early.
1 month before
Whitening and final touches
The fastest whitening option is an in-office treatment of about 2.5 hours. A take-home kit is 10 days, with wear time as little as 15 minutes a day. Custom trays need at least 2 weeks to come back from the lab. Some patients feel temporary sensitivity that fades within 24–48 hours. Keep this last month for whitening and small touch-ups rather than starting new, larger treatments.
Not sure where to begin?
Call us with your wedding date and we will find a time for your first visit. We are happy to talk it through.
New patient informationWhat to avoid at the last minute
Starting big treatments late
Crowns and other restorative work take several visits over weeks. Bring them up at your 12- or 6-month visit.
Leaving whitening for the final days
A take-home kit is 10 days, custom trays need at least 2 weeks from the lab, and any sensitivity usually fades within 24–48 hours, so give yourself room.
Expecting a guaranteed shade
Results vary with genetics, current stains, oral health, medications and tobacco. Some yellow or brown stains are permanent. We will set realistic expectations with you.
$499 Professional Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening designed to help reduce the appearance of stains and discoloration.
Results vary: genetics, current stains, oral health, medications and tobacco all play a part.
Clear prices and payment options
Whitening
$499 Whitening Special
Professional teeth whitening for gatherings, photos and special occasions.
New patients
$149 new patient special
Exam, full X-rays and cleaning. Self-pay only; not valid with insurance.
Financing
CareCredit & payment plans
No-interest payment plans arranged through CareCredit, and in-office payment plans for major procedures: cosmetic, implants, bridges, veneers and dentures.
Wedding smile questions
When should I start?
A 12-month head start leaves the most room, but whatever your date, call us and we will look at what fits your calendar.
How does professional whitening work?
The fastest option is an in-office treatment of about 2.5 hours. A take-home kit is 10 days, with wear time as little as 15 minutes a day. Custom trays need at least 2 weeks to come back from the lab.
Does whitening cause sensitivity?
Some patients may feel mild, temporary sensitivity that subsides within 24–48 hours.
Can I use the $149 new patient special?
The $149 special (exam, full X-rays and cleaning) is for self-pay new patients and is not valid with insurance.
Do you accept my dental insurance?
We accept most PPO insurances. We do not currently accept HMO, DHMO, Medicaid, or Medicare plans. Regardless of coverage, the patient is responsible for the cost of service, so it helps to know your benefits before your visit.
Do you have Saturday appointments?
Dr. Ajlouni works one Saturday a month, mid-month, by appointment only. The next one is Saturday, November 14, 2026. Call us at (408) 848-5040 or book online.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español.
More for your big day
New to the practice?
See what to expect at your first visit, the forms to bring and the $149 new patient special (self-pay only, not valid with insurance).
New patient informationReady to plan your smile?
Call us or book online and tell us your date.
- Most PPO plans accepted
- One Saturday a month · by appointment
- Se habla español