Picture your favorite movie star. Chances are, when they smile on the red carpet, their teeth are as bright as the flash bulbs from the cameras that are pointed at them. White grins are in. Somewhere along the line, whitening treatments have improved, and smiles that are brightened multiple shades have become an attainable cosmetic procedure for all of us. Do you have questions about teeth whitening treatments? You may find your answers below.
Teeth Whitening Questions Answered
Q: Do dentists offer take-home teeth whitening kits?
A: Many do, yes. While there are commonly in-office treatments such as Zoom! available, some people prefer the convenience of professional level whitening at home. You dentist will provide you with custom-fit plastic trays and dental grade bleaching gel that will offer you fantastic whitening results.
- Q: What about in-office whitening? Is it better?
- A: Considering that time can be money, many people prefer options like Zoom! because the time commitment is so minimal (usually one to two hours). The great thing about a reliable cosmetic dentist, however, is that they usually offer multiple options for whitening your smile that fit your unique situation. If time is of the essence for your whitening endeavors because of a big event coming up in your life, however, fast in-office bleaching is the way to go.
Q: What if my whitening results fade over time?
A: If you opt for a professional whitening treatment, you will have the option to do touch ups on your own, or schedule regular visits with your cosmetic dentist to maintain your bright and youthful grin. To avoid fast stains, however, you may want to avoid dark colored foods and beverages after whitening.
Q: How long do most teeth whitening treatments last?
A: If you avoid drinking dark beverages like coffee and red wine, as well as cut out tobacco products, you will have substantially longer lasting results. There will naturally be some dulling and yellowing over time just as with your natural smile, but with the touch-up options of either type of whitening – in the office or at home – you stand the chance of keeping perpetually white teeth.
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