Did you know that the demand for cosmetic dentistry has essentially doubled over the last decade? Now, more patients than ever before are opting for treatments like teeth whitening to enhance their teeth and send their confidence soaring. But many patients are a little hesitant to commit to teeth whitening simply because they don’t really understand or have faith in the treatment timeline. Believe it or not, teeth whitening is much quicker and easier to receive than you might’ve heard! Here’s what you need to know.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening involves your dentist using professional-grade bleaching agents to lift dental stains and give patients a uniformly white and bright smile. It’s one of the most common cosmetic treatments out there, and dentists can usually either administer this treatment quickly during a single appointment or provide a patient with a take-home kit containing everything they need to whiten on their own schedule from home. Teeth whitening treatment, when performed by a dental professional, is safe, effective, and certain to boost a patient’s confidence.
How Long Will It Take to Whiten My Teeth?
Remember, every person’s smile is unique, as are their smile goals—so the teeth whitening process will look a little different from patient to patient. That said, the expected timeline of your smile transformation usually depends on the extent of your staining.
Patients who choose in-office teeth whitening typically only need one visit every year or two (at the most) to keep their teeth pristinely white all the time. During each session, the dentist may apply multiple coats of the bleaching agent, depending on the severity of the staining.
For patients who choose to whiten at home with professional take-home kits, they can expect similar results with similar lifespans; however, they’ll need to use their kits as instructed, which generally includes whitening over the course of several days or weeks.
Typically, results fully manifest after a week or two and can last for multiple months or years. Following either form of treatment, patients can usually keep their results intact by practicing good oral hygiene and limiting consumption of foods and drinks that cause dental staining. However, when you notice your smile beginning to look dull, it’s perfectly okay to seek out touch-ups, assuming you’re in decent oral health—undergoing treatment too often can have negative effects.
When it comes to teeth whitening, the timeline may vary, but no matter what your goals are, achieving a picture-ready smile is normally a quick and easy commitment!
About the Practice
Under the leadership of Dr. Ashish Kakadia and Dr. Mohit Kataria, our team here at Roswell Modern Dentistry proudly serves patients and families in Roswell, GA, and the surrounding area. We offer a wide variety of treatments, including numerous cosmetic solutions such as teeth whitening, with take-home and in-office options to choose from. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with the team to set up an appointment, feel free to reach out online or call today for more information or assistance. Telephone: (770) 993-6893.
