How often you whiten your teeth ultimately depends on the whitening method you choose. If you prefer the powerful results of in-office teeth whitening, you may only need to make appointments once a year. But if your dentist gives you take-home trays or you use over-the-counter whitening solutions, you’ll have to remember to whiten your teeth every day for a few days or weeks.

Staying on track with your teeth whitening schedule is essential to getting the best results, but adding something new to your dental care routine isn’t always easy. If you are trying to keep up with your at-home whitening needs, be sure to:

• Set Reminders: Since teeth whitening can take a few minutes out of your day, it’s best to schedule the process at a time when you’re not busy. Typically, it’s best to do it after your morning brush or when your winding down for bed after your nighttime brush. To make sure you stay on schedule, set reminders by either setting an alarm message on your phone or leaving a note for yourself next to your toothpaste.  
• Be Consistent: One of the best ways to add any new task to your routine is to do it at the same time every day. After a few days of whitening your teeth at a consistent time, you’ll be more likely to adopt it as part of your normal day-to-day routine.
• Pair With Teeth Cleanings: While consistency and reminders will help you keep up with the daily whitening schedule, it’s also best to plan a professional whitening with your dentist. One of the simplest ways to do this is to plan on starting your next treatment after your next teeth cleaning.

If you’re having trouble finding time to complete at-home treatments, you may want to consider dentist-provided teeth whitening.  Most treatments provided in the dental office are fairly quick — and they tend to work better than at-home products.

Offering both take-home solutions and Zoom teeth whitening services in Lexington, Kentucky, Susan Kleier, DMD is a top choice for those who want a bright, healthy smile. In addition to whitening, Dr. Kleier offers several other dental treatments, including dental implants and Lumineers®. To schedule an appointment with this talented cosmetic dentist, call the office at (859) 225-1188.