A bright, white smile is appealing to nearly everyone, but most people do not have highly polished teeth. Teeth can be whitened and surface stains reduced with at-home whitening products like strips, gels, or dental office procedures, like chairside bleaching.

The results of any method you use for whitening your teeth won’t last forever. Home remedies may produce minimal-to-great results over a short period of time. But professional dental procedures can extend the period by as much as 2-3 years.

It lasts for how long?
Teeth whitening lasts a certain amount of time, depending on the kind of whitener you are using and the lifestyle you follow. Listed below are some of the top whitening treatments and their durations.

• Using whitening toothpaste: A whitening toothpaste should give you results in 2 to 6 weeks if you use it twice a day. Some users report lasting results for as long as 3 months. You can use whitening toothpaste several times a week or every day. Toothpaste containing only abrasives deal only with surface stains. They are unable to alter the internal colour of teeth. Teeth can be whitened, and stains can be removed to varying degrees with those containing peroxide. If you keep using whitening toothpaste, you may be able to prolong these results. The ingredients can also irritate some people’s gums or teeth, leading to discomfort after prolonged use. 
• Mouthwash for whitened teeth: If you use a whitening mouthwash, you may not see any results for up to 3 months. Hydrogen peroxide is usually found in whitening mouthwashes. To help remove minor surface stains, you can use a whitening mouthwash every day. In addition to tooth whitening mouthwash, whitening strips and in-office whitening may also result in better results. However, its effects are not drastic nor long-lasting when used alone.
• Teeth Whitening strips: There are varying numbers of treatments needed for whitening strips to produce results. Depending on the strips, some of the results can last more than six months. Strips are one of the best over-the-counter methods for whitening teeth at home. Peroxide is used in whitening strips to remove stains and whiten teeth. Using them incorrectly or too often can hurt your teeth or make them uncomfortable. With high-quality whitening strips, you can effectively remove extrinsic and mild intrinsic stains, brightening the colour of your teeth.
• Gel trays for whitening at home: After using a whitening gel tray for about a week, you should begin to see results, and you will see maximum results after 2 to 4 weeks. Depending on the peroxide concentration and how long it is worn, you will see varying degrees of whitening. The use of dentist-supervised at-home whitening gel trays combined with proper oral hygiene can provide long-lasting results. If you need a custom-made tray filled with gel whitener that you can fill at home, your dentist can make one for you. You will be guided by your dentist on how long and how often to use this treatment. 

The process of teeth whitening has never been easier. A single dental office visit is all it takes to complete the whole process, and the results are superior to over-the-counter or at-home tooth whitening options.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!