Laser Whitening - Aftercare

 

How to Keep Your Teeth White After Treatment

 

What you do immediately after a teeth whitening treatment dictates how well the results will last. The first twenty-four hours after treatment are especially important. Here are some rules for post-treatment care, in addition to the guidelines your dentist advises:

 

• Avoid drinks that leave dark stains such as coffee, red wine, fruit juice, dark sodas, beer, and black tea
• Avoid foods that leave dark stains such as soy sauce, cured meats, chocolate, and any kind of fruit
• No smoking, although limited use of e-cigarettes is ok
• Avoid colored toothpaste and mouthwashes, for example, red or blue

 

After the first twenty-four hours, try to avoid teeth staining foods for as long as you can. This will greatly impact how long the results of your treatment last. If you go right back to your teeth-staining habits then you’ll notice the whiteness of your teeth starting to dull after only three months. If you keep up your good habits your teeth whitening should last for a year or more.

 

Some tips for ongoing care include:

• Brush your teeth with water or white toothpaste immediately after eating or drinking anything that stains
• Follow a good daily oral routine, including brushing, flossing, and mouthwash every morning and night
• Consider whitening touch-ups every six months or so for best results if you smoke or drink a lot of dark beverages