{"id":286,"date":"2018-11-04T20:13:48","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T20:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=286"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:02","slug":"how-to-make-teeth-whitening-state-college-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/how-to-make-teeth-whitening-state-college-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Teeth Whitening in State College Last Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75936535-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"football fan with teeth whitening\" width=\"268\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75936535-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75936535-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_75936535-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>You catch the eye\u2014and the dazzling white smile\u2014of a good-looking Nittany Lions fan at Beaver Stadium. While you\u2019d love to meet up, you also feel intimidated by your own less-than-brilliant teeth. You\u2019ve had your teeth whitened, but the treatment didn\u2019t seem to last long. Fortunately, you can extend the effects and gain the confidence to flash your own smile at the big game with these aftercare tips for teeth whitening in State College.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What causes my whitened teeth to darken?<\/h2>\n<p>Age and heredity heavily impact the color of our teeth, but the major influence on tooth color are these staining substances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wine<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Tea<\/li>\n<li>Colas<\/li>\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To protect your whitening treatment, reduce the frequency of intake with these products. You can also minimize the contact of liquids that discolor your teeth by using a straw whenever possible.<\/p>\n<h2>After whitening, do I need to change my dental care routine?<\/h2>\n<p>Teeth whitening won\u2019t overcome the appearance of neglected teeth and gums, so if your regimen is below par, you should most definitely up your game.<\/p>\n<p>No special hygiene is required after whitening, but if you\u2019re not already, it\u2019s more important than ever to brush at least two times a day and floss daily. Drink plenty of water to rinse food particles from your mouth and reduce bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>You may find that your teeth are more sensitive for a little while after whitening. In that case, use a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth or take an over-the-counter pain medication.<\/p>\n<h2>I\u2019m very busy! Can I whiten my teeth at home?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">At-home whitening<\/a> with professional grade whitening gel is a very effective and convenient way to brighten your smile. The process is easy and takes just an hour each evening. You can continue to go about your evening as usual, whether you\u2019re watching television, going through the bedtime routine with your kids, or burning the midnight oil on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see results immediately and won\u2019t believe the difference after two weeks of daily treatment!<\/p>\n<h2>Is it worth the effort?<\/h2>\n<p>Due to aging, heredity and the things you eat and drink, teeth whitening will continue to be an ongoing need if you want to have a bright and beautiful smile. But since brilliant white teeth have become a highly desired aesthetic standard, it\u2019s worth the effort. And you can make each treatment last longer by putting these practices in place.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Doctor<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Donald M. Marks, a.k.a. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/contact.html\">the 611 Dentist<\/a>, is almost as big of a Penn State fan as he is of dentistry. Between he and his associate Dr. John A. Martin, they\u2019re a full-service clinic, with most types of dental treatment covered. To ensure that you\u2019re comfortable, they\u2019ve gone out of their way to provide a wide range of amenities you\u2019ve probably never seen at a dentist\u2019s office. Whether it\u2019s a whiter smile you\u2019re looking for, preventive care or help with treating deeper concerns, contact us at (814) 234-0329 to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You catch the eye\u2014and the dazzling white smile\u2014of a good-looking Nittany Lions fan at Beaver Stadium. While you\u2019d love to meet up, you also feel intimidated by your own less-than-brilliant teeth. You\u2019ve had your teeth whitened, but the treatment didn\u2019t seem to last long. 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