Whether you’re counting down the days until you’re wedding, you’re looking forward to a date with someone new, or you have an interview for your dream job, you may have something in common: a desire for a stain-free smile. You might assume that you can wait until a week or two before to start the treatment process. However, this is when you should actually start whitening your teeth for a special event: now!
Why You Should Start Sooner Rather Than Later
Patients often don’t start the teeth whitening process until a week or two prior to the event in question. However, lifting stubborn stains may take longer than that! There are a few reasons for this, starting with the fact that preliminary care may be necessary, like a tooth-colored filling or gum disease treatment. Plus, depending on your aesthetic goals, it may take several appointments to give you the results you desire. So, don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your consultation.
In-Office Treatment Vs. Take-Home Products: Which Is Better?
Although both in-office whitening treatments and professional take-home kits deliver gorgeous results, there are considerable “pros” that come with each. For example, in-office whitening treatments can lighten your teeth by six shades or more in a single visit. Take-home kits, on the other hand, allow you to gradually lift stubborn stains from the comfort of your own home. So, the decision of which one is better for you depends largely on how quickly you want to see results and if completing the treatment process on your own time is something that’s important to you!
How To: Keep Your Smile Stain-Free
With proper care, the results of your teeth whitening treatment should last for 6 months or more. More specifically, it’s best to:
- Use a straw when drinking dark-colored beverages, like coffee
- Eat light-colored foods, like plain yogurt, white fish, and egg whites
- Brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash consistently
- Break bad habits, like smoking
- Schedule a checkup and cleaning biannually
- Get touch-up whitening treatments as needed
Whether you have an important job interview on the horizon or your wedding day is rapidly approaching, it’s important to get your consultation on the calendar now. That way, you have the bright, beautiful smile you want in time!
About the Practice
Our team at Anaheim Dental & Orthodontics isn’t just here to help you keep your teeth healthy and your gums infection-free; we’re also here to make your dream smile a reality! That’s why we offer multiple cosmetic dental services, including in-office and take-home whitening treatments. Not only that, but we welcome flexible financing with CareCredit, and we offer convenient evening and weekend hours. If you would like to schedule a consultation with us, then visit our website or call (714) 520-8888.
