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Ways to Make Your Tooth Whitening Results Last Longer

20 March 2018

Herman Kim

As a minimally invasive procedure, tooth whitening has the potential to transform your smile. To get the best results, you should visit a dental professional who will develop a solution and tray that are ideal for your teeth. With a bespoke approach, you'll see instantly dazzling results. If you want your tooth whitening to last longer, there are certain tips you can follow.

Follow your dentist's gel regime 

After each tooth whitening session takes place, your dentist will provide a gel solution that you'll apply for up to seven days. The solution carries the same unique properties that are present during your initial treatment. As such, they work towards boosting the results and creating a natural colour lift that lasts longer.

Treat your teeth as though they're a white shirt

Using a teeth whitening service and then eating foods that stain them is a quick route to losing your results. Such foods can include red wine, coffee, and anything else that contains colourants. Try to see your new teeth as a white shirt; if the food or drink you're about to consume is likely to cause a stain to fresh white cotton, it'll do the same to your teeth. 

Try re-whitening one day per week

While you should discuss this tactic with your dentist first, choosing to re-whiten your teeth one day per week can offset the stains you attract from everyday eating. The person providing your tooth whitening service may recommend a product. Otherwise, you could discuss using one that's off the shelf or aim for a tooth whitening paste that preserves the initial work.

Consider the use of a touch-up pen

Depending on your oral health and the teeth you use to chew, some may require more attention than others when it comes to prolonging the results of your tooth whitening. To avoid uneven results, take note of the teeth that stain easily and use a touch-up pen once a week.

Pay attention to your oral hygiene

Finally, one of the biggest favours you can do for your teeth is to maintain your usual oral hygiene routine. Alongside brushing, flossing, and rinsing regularly, consider adding extra brushing sessions in when you do drink coffee or other staining substances. In doing so, you can enjoy your usual lifestyle, while enjoying the benefits of a dazzling smile.

Overall, the person who whitens your teeth will provide the best advice when it comes to making the results last longer. Tell them about your usual eating habits and take on board the advice they provide for a consistently beautiful smile. 

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