How Often Should I Whiten My Teeth?

Most patients at our dentist in Los Angeles practice often various questions regarding teeth whitening, its safety, and procedure process. Here are the answers to some of the most asked questions regarding teeth whitening:

Is teeth whitening more effective on less-stained teeth?

The simple answer is yes. The less stained your teeth are, the more likely teeth whitening will work. Whitening light yellow teeth will be easier to treat than brown-stained teeth. If you have blue or gray staining that is caused by tetracycline, it may take more time for teeth whitening to do its job. The treatment may take up to six months in order to successfully lighten teeth. Your dentist in Los Angeles should provide you a rough time estimate for treatment time depending on the severity of staining.

How often do I need to get my teeth whitened after I’ve finished treatment?

Teeth whitening is not permanent. Touch up visits vary for everybody depending on their diet and dental care. There are various factors that can cause teeth stains to reappear. If individuals are constantly exposing their teeth to sauces, coffee, or acidic foods, teeth whitening can fade in as little a month. 

What can I do to maintain my teeth whitening treatment?

There are some tips you can take in order to maintain your newly white teeth:

• Avoid food such as tomato sauce, coffee, and/or soda
• Brush teeth immediate after eating foods that cause staining
• Brush at least twice a day to ensure your teeth stay white
• Use a tooth whitening toothpaste

Can teeth whitening damage dental work?

Tooth whitening products contain about 10% of carbamide peroxide. Years of studies have shown that it does not cause any damage to dental work such as fillings, crowns, veneers, etc. However, dental restorations do not whiten alongside your teeth. If you want your dental restorations to match the new color of your natural teeth, make sure to notify your dentist.

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