Teeth Whitening After-Care Recommendations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Teeth whitening treatment leaves the pores of enamel open, making it more vulnerable to stains. It can take up to 24 to 48 hours for these pores to close. So the after whitening care regime should be followed by the patients up till then. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1500″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tips to take care of your teeth post teeth whitening treatment:

• Avoid Too Hot And Too Cold: Make sure you don’t intake any cold or hot beverages post treatment. This is because extreme temperatures can lead to expansion and contraction of teeth that makes spaces for stains to penetrate in. It would be better if you either take drinks at normal room temperature or make use of a straw to minimise its contact with the teeth.

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• No Acids: You need to avoid the intake of acidic food items as well. Such foods also open the pores of teeth making them stain prone.

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• No Alcohol: Alcoholic drinks such as wine are quite good strainers. Apart from this other alcohols and smoking can also hinder the effects of the Napa teeth whitening treatment. This is why you need to avoid these items as much as you can to keep your teeth shiny and white. However, it is difficult for you to refrain from alcohol for long, try to minimise the consumption at least.

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• Lipsticks: Women often mess up with their lip colour by spreading it over the tooth surface. You need to make sure lipstick does not come over your teeth as it can cause stains. Either put a smudge-free lipstick or try to make use of balm instead of lipstick for at least 48 hours.

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• White Diet: The aim is to avoid everything that has intense colour pigments. You can follow a white diet for 48 hours post teeth whitening treatment. This includes intake of non-staining drinks such as water, milk, sparkling water, white wine, gin and vodka. Moreover, try to eat non-staining eatables like broccoli, chicken, bananas, cottage cheese, cauliflower and skinless potatoes.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Though my Napa dentist would ask you to follow these tips till 48 hours, you can maintain a habit to avoid accumulation of stain prone eatables for long to keep your teeth lustrous forever![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]