Before what must have been the wedding of the decade, a French dental pioneer created a “naturally perfect” smile for the Duchess of Cambridge using a range of techniques including teeth whitening treatment.
With the help of modern teeth whitening treatments, that natural looking, bright smile is now available to us all of us. The million-dollar question however is: how long does that bright shine last?
If you are considering splashing out on teeth whitening, now it the time to get the facts.
Once teeth have been whitened the duration of the effect can vary. But one thing is for sure – it doesn’t last a lifetime. From 12 to 24 months you should be able to enjoy beautiful white teeth – depending on your dental routine and the lifestyle you live. Avoiding or cutting down on foods like red meat and caffeinated drinks, and quitting the fags of course, will certainly go some way in preventing your teeth becoming stained and yellow.
Yes, it does mean that you’ll need regular top-up treatments if you want to keep your teeth sparkling white. At 360 Dental Care we recommend that everyone has a dentist check-up every 6-9 months regardless of which treatment they have had or are having done. Your dentist will then be able to advise you on whitening top-ups at the same time.
Some dentists now offer their members Whitening for Life. You pay a one-off fee in return for a lifetime of teeth whitening treatments.
There are no restrictions on how often you can whiten your teeth but most dental professionals suggest not exceeding more frequently than every four months. But as always; take care of your teeth and they will take care of you.