3 Tips to Help Maintain Teeth Whitening Results

Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dental treatments. If you are considering this treatment, read on to learn about how to maintain and prolong the results. In about 30 to 45 minutes, this simple and very efficient treatment may offer patients a transformed smile. Teeth whitening can improve the smile’s appearance and the patient's confidence.

However, after you have had professional teeth whitening, the next part is maintaining the results so that the teeth stay white for as long as possible.

3 Ways to maintain teeth whitening results

The following are steps to take to preserve the results of teeth whitening for as long as possible:

1. Maintain good oral hygiene

The most practical step patients can take to keep their teeth bright after a teeth whitening procedure is to maintain good dental hygiene. Dentists often teach their patients how to maintain oral health through daily habits; these include brushing the teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, flossing once a day, rinsing the mouth with antimicrobial mouthwash, and visiting the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and check-up.

It is never too late to establish a routine, which also applies to good dental hygiene. Decide from now to start taking appropriate care of your oral health, even if it has always been a struggle. This will help preserve the teeth whitening results for a long time and maintain your oral health and general well-being.

2. Pay attention to foods and drinks

The truth is that many people need their morning coffee to start the day. However, pigmented foods and drinks such as coffee, red wine, berries, tomato sauce, and curries can discolor the teeth, giving the smile a yellow tint. Dentists will suggest reducing the intake of teeth-staining meals and beverages to preserve whitening results. To reduce the amount of discoloration from the colorful drinks that you do consume, sip them via a straw.

If giving up certain meals is hard, patients need to clean their teeth promptly after eating anything that can potentially discolor the teeth, or at least by swishing water around their mouth right away.

3. Stay away from tobacco products

Many patients understand the risks of tobacco smoking and how it impacts their general health. Beyond that, tobacco products are infamous for darkening the teeth. Those who have only recently had their teeth whitened will want to quit smoking for good. Even cutting down on tobacco usage can leave stains on the teeth, completely defeating the purpose of the treatment. Patients can talk to their dentist about a smoking cessation program if they need help quitting.

Ready for whiter teeth?

If you are unhappy with your smile’s appearance, talk to our dental health team. With in-office teeth whitening, they can give you a brighter smile in only one session. Contact our dental office today to set up an appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://www.roderickgarciadmd.com or call Roderick A. Garcia, DMD PC at (505) 634-5029 for an appointment in our Albuquerque office.

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