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Posted:  Aug 23 2005 22:42
I'm interested in teeth whitening. I wonder if anybody knows how long the teeth whitening will last?

Thanks!

Jose
Posted:  Aug 24 2005 14:27
The effects of the teeth whitening should last for 1 to 3 years. Daily brushing and flossing will assist in maintaining the whiteness. The duration of the whiteness will also depend on your personal habits. Drinking red wine, tea, coffee or smoking will shorten the life of the new whiteness. You may want to conduct a re-treatment in the future. This should not be as costly and time consuming as the original whitening procedure as you will already have the custom made trays.

Hope that helps!
Posted:  Aug 18 2008 00:19
It is almost impossible to avoid foods that stain, so the whitening will not last forever.  Your teeth will, however, always be whiter than they would have been if you had not whitened them.
Periodic touchups are necessary, because, quite frankly, white teeth are addictive!  You get used to having a gorgeous white smile, and the slightest fading  motivates you to do a touch-up.  So custom trays are essential for maintenance.
Sincerely,
Dr. Matthew Bayne, DDS
www.ParadiseValleyCosmeticDental.com