{"id":207422,"date":"2022-11-28T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boutiquewhitening.com\/?p=207422"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:58:50","slug":"your-straighter-teeth-and-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boutiquewhitening.com\/patients\/2022\/11\/28\/your-straighter-teeth-and-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Your straighter teeth and teeth whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your straighter teeth and teeth whitening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve worn your braces, done everything you were asked and the result is worth it!&nbsp; You\u2019ve earned that confident smile and now you\u2019re considering making it whiter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients plan to have teeth whitening after wearing braces because their teeth have become discoloured.&nbsp; This happens to the parts of the tooth enamel which are not protected, thereby allowing stains to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others see whitening simply as a reward for the time they spent wearing braces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How quickly can you have the treatment?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, discuss this with your dentist.&nbsp; This is because your dentist will know the best time for you to begin teeth whitening treatment.&nbsp; After being fitted with braces, your teeth need time to recover.&nbsp; Patience will pay off and you will gain the maximum benefit if you take your dentist\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dentist will also be able to recommend particular teeth whitening treatments and can explain these so that you are fully informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does it take and how long does it last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teeth whitening provided by your dentist can take just a few weeks, provided you carefully follow the instructions you\u2019re given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the counter and online products will take longer, and there are risks associated with these products, so the results will not be what you\u2019re hoping for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When provided by your dentist, whitening can last for months, and there are top-ups that you can use to restore the shade you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A note of caution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only dental professionals registered with the General Dental Council can provide teeth whitening.&nbsp; Anyone else offering this is not operating within the law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your straighter teeth and teeth whitening You\u2019ve worn your braces, done everything you were asked and the result is worth it!&nbsp; You\u2019ve earned that confident smile and now you\u2019re considering making it whiter. 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