Woman and tooth whitening - result before and after.
The three factors that contribute to darkening your teeth are chromogens, tannins, and acids. These are found in many common foods and can stain the enamel or make it weaker allowing for stains to set in easier.
While it may seem extremely difficult to go without some of the things mentioned below, just remember it’s only for 48 hours after treatment. It’s a small, brief sacrifice that will help ensure you have beautiful white teeth for longer.
Coffee – we understand that this may be a hard one to cut out entirely. If you need some to get through the day, then add milk to help reduce the staining effect. Also, limit the amount you drink to no more than two cups as studies show staining increases the more cups you drink.
Tea – dark tea is actually worse for your teeth’s colour than coffee. Again, if you can’t fight the craving then follow the same advice as above.
Wine – red wine’s acidity and dark colours make it a high-risk drink. While white wine can’t stain your teeth itself, the acidity weakens your enamel increasing your vulnerability to other staining foods.
Fizzy Drinks – acidic and full of colouring, avoid these drinks entirely if possible.
Fruit Juices – avoid these drinks because of their high acidity.
Dark condiments – soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, even tomato sauce all carry risks for their colour and acidity.
Dark Fruits – same as above, try to avoid fruits such as blackberries.
Curry – if you’ve seen how curry stains your pots and pans just think of what it will do to your teeth. Definitely avoid this food after treatment to be safe.
Sweets and Chocolate – think of the colour of your tongue after eating some sweets. Your teeth are at risk from staining in the exact same way.
Tobacco – ‘smokers teeth’ is a common expression for a good reason. We highly recommend avoiding smoking after your procedure so try to use nicotine patches and other products to help you fight the craving.
When done correctly by professionals, teeth whitening is an amazing transformative process that can boost your confidence for years to come.
The white diet is not too hard to follow and is only necessary for the first 48 hours after your teeth whitening treatment.
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