How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?



The bad news about teeth whitening is the fact that it is not permanent.  The length of time that teeth whitening lasts depends on several variables.  Some of the variables are personal and some are professional.

Personal Variables

One of the most important personal variables to do with teeth whitening is the health of your teeth.  Do you have solid enamel on your teeth, or are your teeth thin and cracked?  The less healthy your teeth are the less likely teeth whitening will be very successful or last very long at all.

Another variable concerning whether you will be having extended results with teeth whitening is if you choose to go the over-the-counter route or choose professional cosmetic dentistry.  Over-the-counter products are not going to give you drastically long periods of whiteness for your teeth.  Some teeth whitening pastes or gels may only last days or weeks.  You will have to deal with the process of reapplication repeatedly.  You cannot expect to do one self-application of a teeth whitening product and have it last for years.  Your best shot for having teeth whitening procedures last is going to a dentist.

Cosmetic Dentistry Variables

The good news is if you have healthy teeth, you can get much longer periods of teeth whitening utilizing cosmetic dentistry.  Now, it will depend upon the teeth whitening treatment you choose, but you can expect the results to last anywhere between two and three years.  Some people even experience good results lasting up to 10 years.

Even when you choose to go the professional teeth whitening route, you must factor in personal issues such as white types of food you eat, types of beverages you consume and whether you smoke.  Consuming teeth staining elements will drastically shorten any teeth whitening results that you have obtained.  You have to make good decisions to maintain the results that you expect.

Admire Dentistry are local, independent Family Dental Clinics located in your area.  You will find a very comfortable, gentle and trusting environment here.  A comprehensive range of dental treatments is provided.  We ensure we can provide you with the best treatment options available by utilizing the latest technology.  We proudly take a holistic approach to your treatment needs.  We maintain the highest ethical standards toward all our patients and are highly conscious of our environmental footprint.  We look forward to meeting and serving your dental needs.

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