If you’ve recently whitened your smile with professional tooth whitening, you’ll be interested in making sure the results last as long as possible. Your dentist in Toronto will provide you with lots of information on how best to protect your newly brightened smile, but you might find the following tips helpful.
What to Do after In-Office Tooth Whitening
- Tooth enamel is slightly porous for the first few days after whitening so it’s easier for stains to be absorbed. Avoid all dark colored foods and beverages for the first two days, including tea, coffee, red wine and tomato-based sauces.
- Try to stick to drinking water, but if you want another beverage then drink it through a straw to minimize contact with your teeth.
- After eating or drinking, wait around half an hour before gently brushing your teeth. This allows acidity levels in your mouth to return to normal before brushing.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and especially during meal times as it will help wash away foods that could stain your teeth.
- Some tooth sensitivity after whitening is quite normal. Try brushing your teeth with toothpaste especially designed for sensitive teeth to reduce these feelings. Tooth sensitivity generally disappears after a few days.
Using Custom-Made Whitening Trays at Home
- It’s important to follow instructions provided by your dentist in Toronto as this will give you the best and safest results.
- Avoid eating or drinking highly colored foods while you are whitening.
- You can use your custom-made trays to touch up the results as needed, typically every 6 to 9 months.
- If your teeth become sensitive while whitening, try bleaching every other day, or even every couple of days until the sensitivity reduces. It can help to use toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth.
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