Post teeth whitening care tips

Tooth Whitening is a cosmetic dentistry procedure which enhances your smile by providing you with healthy shining white teeth. Teeth whitening takes very time, less cost & can significantly improve the appearance of your teeth.

To maintain your teeth whitening results last longer, you must take care & follow some instructions.
immediately after teeth whitening procedure, your teeth are a little more prone to picking up a stain therefore aftercare instructions are important.

After the teeth whitening process you have to avoid certain food & beverages for 24-48 hours.

Post teeth whitening care instructions:

1. Avoid extremely hot or cold liquids:

Extremely hot and cold liquids can cause teeth to contract and expand and allows the stains to penetrate your teeth, as they can change the temperature of your teeth.

Beverages to avoid-

i. Tea and Coffee
ii. Alcoholic Drinks like red wine, stout or dark Beer
iii. Orange Juice
iv. Any Acidic Fruit Juice
v. Colas and Other Fizzy Drinks

Beverages you can have (Non-Staining Beverages)

i. Milk
ii. Water
iii. Sparkling Water

2. Avoid foods and drinks that are acidic:
Avoid foods and drinks that are acidic. Drinks and Acidic food help to allow stains to penetrate more easily to your teeth because they open up the pores of the tooth enamel.
Dentist commonly advises avoiding acidic beverages & foods after teeth whitening process an also normally. Acidic foods further irritate the gums and increase the sensitivity. To help minimize the contact of these substances with your teeth, Use a straw.

Foods to Avoid:
Try avoiding foods with color, they are more likely to stain your teeth.

i. Carrots and Orange Fruits and Vegetables
ii. Tomatoes and Red Sauces, Soy Sauce
iii. Broccoli, Spinach and Green Vegetables
iv. Chocolate
v. Broccoli
vi. Wheat Bread
vii. Butter and Margarine
viii. Wheat Bread
ix. Red Meat

Foods you can have:
i. Chicken
ii. White Fish
iii. Turkey
iv. White Rice
v. White Pasta
vi. Cauliflower
vii. White Sauce
viii. Cottage Cheese
ix. Bananas

Maintain your oral hygiene, Cut back on smoking, drinking and tobacco products.
Follow the above tips and be sure to floss and brush daily and enjoy sparking white teeth for years.