Our dentists at Cloverdale Crossing Dental Group can recommend a variety of methods for keeping your teeth white, including in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening kits. Today, our dentists in Surrey discuss how often you should whiten your teeth and how to keep them white.
What are some reasons to whiten my teeth?
The shade of your teeth is greatly affected by many factors such as your age or the substances you ingest or even if you smoke. Even with diligent oral hygiene routines, stains can still accumulate. In many cases, professional teeth whitening can be a good option to help to lighten and restore your smile.
Keep in mind, that even with professional whitening, a good at-home dental care routine, along with attending regular oral hygiene appointments are important when it comes to maintaining the results of your whiter smile.
How often is it safe to do teeth whitening?
Whatever method of teeth whitening you choose, it is always recommended that you only whiten your teeth once a year. If you whiten your teeth too frequently, they will develop a translucent appearance and become more sensitive.
Whitening once a year can help you maintain a white, natural-looking smile while preventing sensitivity. The effects of professional-grade whitening kits available from our dental office typically last about a year before you need to touch up.
How can I make my white smile last?
After whitening your teeth, you should take specific steps to ensure that the treatment lasts. If you smoke, now is the time to stop. You should also avoid drinking dark-coloured beverages and use whitening toothpaste to keep your smile bright. Inquire with your dentist about the best type.
Along with taking the steps listed above, you should also ensure that you visit your dentist once a year in order to help keep your smile looking bright.
Teeth Whitening in Surrey
You may be able to achieve a brighter and whiter smile with our at-home whitening kits. If you and your dentist decide that at-home teeth whitening is a good option for your smile, you will need to come to our office twice to begin the process.
At the initial appointment, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create custom whitening trays. At the second appointment, we will make sure the trays fit properly and give you the tools and instructions you need to whiten your teeth at home.
When you discuss whitening with your dentist and always let them know when you last whitened your teeth before doing another treatment.
