How Often Do You Need to Whiten Your Teeth?
Zoom! patients often need a touch-up treatment once a year. Patients with at-home whitening trays can touch up every six to 12 months.
However, how often you need to brighten your teeth depends on:
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How well you care for your teeth at home
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Whether you get regular professional dental cleanings
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How often you consume foods and beverages that stain teeth
How Do You Maintain Your Teeth Whitening Results?
The duration between whitening treatments largely depends on your dental home care routine. Regular brushing and flossing help eliminate plaque, tartar, and surface stains, thereby enhancing the longevity of your teeth whitening.
Additionally, it's crucial to limit your intake of foods and drinks that are notorious for staining teeth. These include coffee, tea, soda, wine, tomato sauce, berries, fruit juices, curry, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce.