How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

A beautiful white smile is something a lot of people aspire to. When you see your favorite celebrities with bright white smiles, you usually want the same. Dr. Dann Orthodontics understands that you want to look as good as your favorite stars do. That's why Dr. Dann offers FL adult orthodontics and teeth whitening procedures in Orlando.

Questions and Concerns About Teeth Whitening

Patients always ask orthodontists in Orlando about teeth whitening. The biggest question is, "How long does teeth whitening last?" Unfortunately, the answer isn't a simple numerical one referring to days or weeks.

The biggest factor involved is how often you brush your teeth. If you rarely brush your teeth, or only brush once a day, teeth whitening will not last more than a few months. Your oral hygiene habits play a major role in the duration of the effects of teeth whitening. Not brushing often enough lets food, drink, and tobacco stains re-stain your teeth.

The second biggest factor relates to your eating and tobacco habits. If you don't smoke or chew tobacco, that's a plus. Tobacco is notorious for staining teeth yellow and brown. A lot of foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, cola, berries, etc., can stain your teeth as well. Cutting back on some of these or brushing your teeth immediately after consuming them helps.

Finally, the starting color of your teeth impacts how well whitening works. Really yellowed teeth are not likely to become dazzling white in one treatment. Off-white teeth have a better chance of becoming really white.

Generalized Timeline for Teeth Whitening

In general, if you have good oral hygiene and avoid habits, drinks, and foods that can stain your teeth all over again, the whitening you receive from an Orlando FL adult orthodontics clinic should last about six months. If you are very persistent in your efforts, you can manage teeth whitening every six months with your semi-annual hygiene cleanings.

Otherwise, you may have to have your teeth re-whitened somewhere between every two to four months. If you only want whiter teeth for a special event, the cost of this procedure is manageable. If you are trying to have a Hollywood smile all the time, be prepared to manage this expense a few times a year to achieve and keep the desired level of whiteness.

Let Dr. Dann Orthodontics Take a Look

Come in to see your friendly orthodontist in Orlando, Dr. Dann. He will look at your teeth coloration and let you know if whitening is possible, and how white you can go. Usually, the consultation is free, but if you choose to have the procedure done, Dr. Dann will discuss it in full and bill you afterward.