{"id":1347,"date":"2023-12-01T15:24:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2024-01-10T15:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T15:24:58","slug":"when-to-start-teeth-whitening-before-a-special-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/01\/when-to-start-teeth-whitening-before-a-special-event\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: When Should I Start Whitening My Teeth for a Special Event?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the next couple of weeks or months, do you have an important holiday party, job interview, date, or wedding on the calendar? If you do, then there\u2019s no time like the present to get your smile in tip-top shape! If stubborn stains have surfaced over the last couple of months, then you may be wondering if you need to schedule an appointment now or if you can wait until a day or two before. Good news: below you\u2019ll find the answer to the question, \u201cWhen should I start whitening my teeth<\/a> for a special event?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, When Should You Start Whitening Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is \u201cas soon as possible!\u201d There are two main reasons for this. First, not everyone is a candidate for teeth whitening right away. For example, if tooth decay, gum disease, or another serious oral health problem has developed, your dentist will need to intervene with the necessary restorative care before any cosmetic dental treatment is completed. Second, depending on the severity of your dental discoloration, it may take more than one round of teeth whitening to get the results you desire. In short, the sooner you get the ball rolling, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To: Prolong the Results of Your Teeth Whitening Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you don\u2019t want stubborn stains to resurface shortly after your teeth whitening treatment. Typically, the results last for three to six months, but you can prolong the lifespan of yours by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n