How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

Most people struggle to keep a white smile, but luckily, professional whitening is a safe and convenient way to get a pearly smile in just a handful of sessions.

If you’ve been thinking about getting your teeth whitened in Reno, NV, you might be wondering how long your results will last.

Unfortunately, the answer is the ever-frustrating it depends.

Here’s why:

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

Professional teeth whitening treatments use bleaching agents such as peroxide to break down the stain molecules found on the surface of your teeth and lift a few shades off them.

The more sessions you have, the whiter your teeth can become. Through professional whitening, you have a high chance of getting the results you want, whether it’s a subtle "natural" white or the picture-perfect pearly smile your favorite celebrity has. 

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

Your results will depend on how well you can maintain your smile. Without the right care, you can expect more stains on your teeth as quickly as a few months after your last whitening session. 

But with a bit of effort, patients can preserve their white smile for 1-2 years, maybe even longer. Some diligent people will enjoy a whiter smile for as long as 3 years! 

You may need some minor touch-ups after a while, but if you are careful with your oral hygiene, you can get great results in fewer sessions than your initial treatment.

How to Keep Your Teeth Whiter for Longer

Stains can stain because of lifestyle choices like smoking, consuming staining foods regularly, and even some oral hygiene issues.

You can maintain your results longer with some minor adjustments to your daily routine:

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day, but preferably after every meal
• Floss daily before bed
• Don't smoke or use tobacco products
• Use whitening toothpaste on occasions to remove some stains
• Rinse the mouth by drinking a tall glass of tap water after eating foods with tomato sauces or other staining foods
• Drink coffee, tea, and beverages with artificial coloring through a straw
• Get routine dental cleanings (every 6 months) to remove plaque, tartar buildup, and stubborn stains

With these changes, your white smile will last for years, and you’ll only need a handful of whitening sessions down the line to refresh your look.

How Blue Water Dental Care Can Help

Interested in getting your teeth professionally whitened? Reno dentists Dr. David Kelly and Dr. Kristin Kelly are here to help you access professional teeth whitening services that will bring you closer to the smile you’ve always wanted. 

We offer both at-home kits and in-office whitening sessions, so you can rest assured you’ll get the right solution for your needs, budget, and schedule.

Request a visit to Blue Water Dental Care online or call us at (775) 329-8622 to find out more about our teeth whitening services.