How Long Does Teeth Whitening / Bleaching Last?

The most common and popular cosmetic treatment in dentistry is teeth whitening/bleaching. Many of us want a brighter smile to get attractive looks. But we wonder which treatment is suitable for me and what are the side -effects of it? Sometimes, we want to get the esthetic treatment in dentistry just for some special occasions and some of us want brighter teeth for life-long.

How Long Does Teeth Whitening and Teeth Bleaching Last?

Here we will understand about the different products and techniques of teeth whitening.

• In-office teeth whitening

Teeth whitening procedure is done at the dental clinic by the professionals. There are myriads of material which are available for teeth bleaching.

At our clinic, we generally use Philips zoom teeth whitening product which is a USA based brand and has excellent results with negligible post-operative sensitivity. Philips zoom is Blue LED light-accelerated technology and gel whitens the teeth rapidly. In this kit we also have ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate) that will help you to protect your enamel, additionally, you also can use this gel postoperatively if you have sensitivity issues. You can get relief of sensitivity with the application of this gel.

Here, we are sharing shades of the pre- and post- operative pictures of Philips zoom teeth whitening.

We do have other in-office products for teeth whitening like Pola office and ultradent (USA). These products are economical when you compared to Philips zoom whitening. Therefore, you can choose such products when financial concern is there.

How Long Does Teeth Bleaching Last?

● Home Bleaching

You can do bleaching at home also with the help of custom- made trays.

Dentist will take the measurements and will give you the custom -made trays. You can apply gel on top of the trays, and you should wear it for given timings. Along with that you should follow the doctor’s instructions properly and you may use whitening toothpaste to get better results. The results are depending on the strength of hydrogen peroxide.

Philips zoom does have day white gel to apply at home. That you can use when you do not have time to visit a dentist and want to have a brighter smile to attend any occasion.

● Whitening strips

These are done at dental clinics. Dentists will put strips on the outer surfaces of the teeth which hold peroxide. Sometimes, LED light is also given to accelerate the effects.

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last? (Professional vs Home)

An answer to this question is none of the products last permanently. Indeed, longer effects of teeth whitening may vary to the products. In fact, it also depends on your lifestyle and oral hygiene. Smoking or tobacco chewing will not allow your teeth to look brighter for more days. Such stains will come again on to the surfaces of the teeth and the whitening effect will be declined.

Whitening strips may help you to get white teeth for some days. While home bleaching effects may last for some months. The duration of effectiveness of Philips zoom teeth whitening is generally 12 to 18 months. However, you can keep it with usage of home bleaching gel once in 3 to 6 months.

Moreover, you can use whitening toothpaste which holds hydrogen peroxide, mild abrasives and carbamide peroxide. You should use this toothpaste for 2 to 6 weeks and the results will last for 3 to 4 months. Such toothpastes only will remove the stains, it will not change the shade of your teeth.

Proper maintenance of your oral hygiene and diet is also as important as the treatment. Twice brushing, flossing will keep your oral hygiene. You should avoid stained food like tea, coffee, cola, tobacco etc.

There are multiple reasons the teeth get stained or discolored. But you can get a whiter smile with the whitening products. Whitening products have a wide range; you can choose wisely and safely. Of course, you should take advice from your doctor to choose a better material for you!