How long do the effects of tooth whitening last?
The average is anywhere from 3 months to 1 year, but the range is dependant on the degree of treatment that is used and the maintenance of your teeth thereafter. Since the teeth loose their luster as a result of the stains that build up over time, by brushing after every meal and avoiding coffees, teas, and tobacco, you will be able to lenghten the time that the white hue lasts.
Every patient is different, so the length of time the whitening lasts may be as short as a few weeks to as long as 3 years – or sometimes even longer. The longevity of whitening effects will be dependent on patient habits (tobacco, wine, cola use, etc.). Some patients like to touch up yearly, but this will again depend on patient habits.
