How can we help you?
Managing your dental health can sometimes feel complex, and it's natural to have questions. Our team is always happy to provide the answers you need so you always feel informed and confident about your decisions. On this page, you'll find some of the questions our patients ask most often. If you don't find what you need, please don't hesitate to call us at (410) 969-9300 so we can assist you.
Teeth Whitening
Whitening results typically last several months to a couple of years, depending on your habits and how well you care for your teeth afterward. Staining gradually returns over time for most patients, since the same things that caused it before can cause it again.
What Affects Teeth Whitening Results
Some of the factors that can impact how long whitening results last include:
- Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco use
- Your daily oral hygiene habits
- Regular preventive care and dental cleanings
- How your teeth naturally respond to staining
Keeping Your Smile Bright
Brushing and flossing regularly helps lift stains and prevents them from settling in. Routine teeth cleanings with your hygienist remove deeper surface stains, along with plaque that can dull your smile. If you choose our Zoom! take-home whitening system, you can use your custom tray and leftover gel for touch-ups at home.
Keep in mind that any crowns, fillings, veneers, or bonding won't whiten along with your natural teeth, so shade differences can become more noticeable over time if only your natural teeth are treated.
We're Here to Answer Your Whitening Questions
Ready to talk about maintaining your results, or starting whitening for the first time? Call our Glen Burnie, MD, dental office at (410) 969-9300, or book online. We also welcome patients from Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville, Odenton, Crofton, Arnold, Annapolis, and throughout Anne Arundel County. Our team also speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, German, Telugu and Farsi, so you can always communicate clearly and confidently.