{"id":79,"date":"2024-05-08T20:11:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T20:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentalsycamore.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2024-06-27T20:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T20:40:33","slug":"teeth-whitening-before-a-big-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentalsycamore.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/08\/teeth-whitening-before-a-big-event\/","title":{"rendered":"How Soon Before an Event Should You Start Whitening Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having a healthy set of teeth is priceless but so is being able to embrace a smile that looks stunningly beautiful. When preparing for a big event, like a wedding or reunion, having whiter teeth can make a difference when it comes to taking photos or making a good impression. Fortunately, seeing a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening<\/a> is well within reach. But how early should a person begin treatment to ensure a brighter smile for the big day? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Projected Timeline: When Should You Start Whitening Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a dentist only offers take-home whitening kits, you can expect to need at least two weeks to see noticeable results. But you\u2019ll need more time than that to achieve the look you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason is that most take-home whitening products include customizable trays, which are crafted using impressions taken of your smile. Since these images are sent to a dental lab for fabrication, you will need to consider the time it will take for them to be created and returned to your dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why you will likely want to start the process at least a few months (2-3) before your big event. Not only will you get appropriately designed trays, but you\u2019ll also achieve beautiful results in plenty of time. Should you experience any side effects from treatment (i.e., minor tooth sensitivity), you can expect them to dissipate before you show off your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Make Whitening Results Last<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients worry that starting too early will lead to lackluster results on the big day, but the good news is that you can do things to minimize the chances of stains and discoloration during this time. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n