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After whitening: diet and aftercare

Advice after treatment depends on the product and the technique used.

Published by Dr Hafça Moqadem, Dental surgeon in Marrakech1 min read

Schéma des étapes à discuter : Après un blanchiment : alimentation et entretien
Article contents
  1. Follow the protocol instructions
  2. Limit repeated exposure
  3. Keep up a gentle routine

In brief

  • Advice after treatment depends on the product and the technique used.
  • Smoking and certain staining drinks can contribute to surface stains.
  • Keep brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth as advised.

Follow the protocol instructions

Advice after treatment depends on the product and the technique used. Ask the clinic for instructions that suit you. There is no need to follow a very restrictive diet found online without knowing whether it matches your protocol.

Limit repeated exposure

Smoking and certain staining drinks can contribute to surface stains. Acidic drinks and frequent sugary snacks also affect the health of your enamel. Keep water as your usual drink between meals.

Keep up a gentle routine

Keep brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth as advised. Report any sensitivity or irritation and avoid improvised whitening mixtures. Crowns and veneers do not lighten along with natural teeth.

Sources and references

To find out more about the general information in this article:

The visual guide

Shade, shape, position: 3 different goals

Principles to help you prepare your questions. The assessment makes it possible to know what suits your situation.

ItemPrincipleTo clarify at the clinic
WhiteningLightens natural teeth.Does not change the shape; existing restorations do not whiten.
CompositeAdds a resin to correct certain shape defects.Maintenance, touch-ups and possibilities depend on the tooth.
VeneersCover the visible surface to change shape and appearance.Some preparation may be needed and must be explained before any decision.

A daily guide

Brushing time, in practice.

The NHS recommends about 2 minutes of brushing, twice a day, with a fluoride toothpaste.

2minutes
2times a day
4minutes a day

Source: NHS, How to keep your teeth clean. A prevention guide, with no prediction of an individual result.

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