When to Get Teeth Whitening for a Special Event

If you plan to attend a big outing, you’ll likely want to brighten your grin first. That’s only fair – having a white smile at a social occasion leads to great first impressions. Still, you may not know when to get teeth whitening for a special event. At what point should you start the process to ensure good results? Luckily, your Loveland dentists can address that concern. Here’s a primer on how to whiten your teeth before a major experience.

Note the Specifics of Your Case

Before you start your teeth whitening, confirm the time and money you’ll need for it. These factors impact the ideal treatment date.

Time

Based on how much time you have, you may prefer one kind of whitening to another. Certain types take longer than others.

A take-home whitening kit is ideal if you want a flexible treatment plan. Over roughly two weeks, this option has you wear gel-infused trays for one hour daily. It thus gives you greater control over your schedule and allows for multitasking.

For quick results in little time, you’d benefit more from in-office whitening. It’ll brighten your grin in just one two-hour dental visit.

Budget

Your funds will also affect the start time for treatment. The different methods have distinct prices.

With take-home whitening kits, the cost is lower due to its longer treatment time. However, the results should be roughly as good as in-office work.

For those with money to spare, in-office whitening could work well. It can deliver results superior to a take-home kit in some instances.

When Should You Start the Process?

Depending on the type of whitening you get, you should start your treatment sooner or later.

For example, take-home kit users should start a month (or two) before the event. Doing so ensures you’ll have time to confirm treatment results. If you suffer any unwanted side effects, they should fade before your event starts.

Alternatively, start in-office whitening at least two weeks before the event. Your smile should be brighter right after the first session, but it’s best to have leeway when booking your visit. The dentist may also have you return to remove stubborn tooth stains.

How to Maintain Your Whitened Smile

Whichever whitening method you pick, there are ways to maintain its results. Simply use the following tips and tricks:

• Practice Good Oral Hygiene –If you keep your mouth clean, stains won’t have a chance to build up on your teeth. So, remember to brush twice daily, floss once daily, and rinse often with mouthwash.
• Avoid Tooth-Staining Meals – As best you can, limit your dark-colored foods and drinks. In particular, avoid coffee, wine, tea, tomatoes, berries, etc.
• See a Dentist for Follow–Ups – Before your treatment’s effects fade, see your dentist for follow-up whitening sessions. This approach keeps your smile bright without any decline in your looks.

About the Practice

Gerome & Patrice Family Dentistry is based in Loveland, OH. Led by Drs. Mark Gerome and Gina Patrice, our practice can make any patient’s grin healthy and gorgeous. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Of course, our dental team also provides teeth whitening that will brighten your smile! For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (513)-677-1349.