Teeth Whitening Tips

A whiter, brighter smile can be within reach if you work with a cosmetic dentist to get professional grade teeth whitening treatments. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results and make them last as long as possible.

Teeth Whitening Tips

Work with a pro: While numerous over-the-counter products promise to whiten your teeth, the teeth whitening treatments offered by a cosmetic dentist are stronger and produce more noticeable results. A professional strength at-home teeth whitening system can leave your teeth up to 10 shades whiter, and those results are more predictable.

Wear your trays as directed: At-home teeth whitening is convenient, but you must be conscientious about following the directions provided by your cosmetic dentist in order to achieve the desired treatment outcomes. You will need to wear the trays for a specified amount of time over a specified number of days.

Plan on periodic touch-ups: Teeth whitening treatments do not give patients permanent results, even when provided by a dentist. Therefore, if you want to maintain your whitest smile, you will need to get touch-up treatments on occasion.

Limit your exposure to foods and beverages that stain your teeth: Coffee, tea, red wine and berries can all leave a mark on your teeth and make them look dingy. To extend the results of your teeth whitening treatment, minimize your consumption of these items.

Kick your smoking habit: Smoking is a quick way to undo the results of teeth whitening treatments, so ditch your cigarettes for a brighter smile.

Practice good oral hygiene: Brushing and flossing each day will combat plaque and tartar accumulation, which can cause discoloration of your teeth. Not only will a good oral hygiene routine improve your oral health, it will enhance your smile’s appearance as well.

If you want to whiten your smile, call our team today to set up a consultation and learn about your treatment options. We look forward to working with you to brighten your pearly whites!