Summer is nearly here, which means that there are plenty of big events just around the corner. Weddings, graduations, and even days spent on the beach can all be great opportunities to take photos, which means that people naturally work hard to look their best this time of year.
Professional teeth whitening can help you do that. This treatment can allow you to make your smile up to eight shades whiter than it was before, giving you a set or pearly whites you’ll be allowed to show off. However, you might wonder whether it’s too late to have your teeth whitened before your big day—here’s what you should know about the timeline of whitening treatment.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Every kind of professional teeth whitening works in essentially the same way. A specialized whitening solution is applied to the teeth for a certain period of time, lifting stains from just below the surface of the enamel.
There are two main methods of teeth whitening, and the expected timeline for your treatment will depend on which kind you intend to use:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
As the name would suggest, take-home teeth whitening allows you to make use of professional whitening solutions from the comfort of your home. This is done by applying a specialized gel to a thin plastic tray, then wearing it for a set amount of time each day.
Take-home whitening takes around two weeks to deliver optimal results, so if you’re planning for your big day, it’s usually a good idea to start the treatment 3-4 weeks before the event.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening can also be done in a dentist’s office, under the supervision of a trained professional. This allows much more concentrated whitening solutions to be used as a part of the treatment, meaning that it can be completed much more quickly.
In-office teeth whitening can be completed within just a single appointment. Theoretically, you could have the treatment done the day before your event and still be ready to impress!
About the Author
Dr. Beverly Rose understands that giving people their dream smiles means understanding them as individuals. That’s why she endeavors to not only stay up to date with the latest in dentistry, but to learn as much as she can about her patients as well. Dr. Rose received her dental degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and she has continued her education for nearly 30 years since. She has studied at the Las Vegas Institute and with the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics.
If you have any questions about teeth whitening, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (321) 259-4666.