Aftercare

THE WHITE DIET

After a teeth whitening treatment, the pores of your enamel are open & this makes them extra vulnerable to any stains which can reverse a lot of the whitening benefit from your treatment. Follow the White Diet fro 24-48 hours after a teeth whitening treatment. Once the pores close, which usually happens within 24-48 hours after the procedure, you can resume your normal habits. An easy rule to remember is: Anything that would stain white fabric... Avoid it!!!

NON-STAINING BEVERAGES

• Water
• Sparkling Water
• Milk

BEVERAGES TO AVOID

• Lemonade, Orange Juice, any acidic fruit juices
• Tea & Coffee
• Colas & other fizzy drinks
• Energy Drinks

NON-STAINING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

• Vodka
• Gin
• White Wine
• Champagne

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS TO AVOID

• Red Wine
• Stout or Dark Beer
• Coloured mixed drinks
• Coloured Cocktails
• Dark Spirits

FOOD YOU CAN HAVE

• Chicken
• Turkey
• White Fish
• White Rice
• White Pasta
• White Sauce
• Cauliflower
• Cottage Cheese
• Potatoes (NO Skin)
• Bananas
• Peeled Apple

FOODS TO AVOID

Try to avoid foods with colour. The more colourful, the more likely it can stain your teeth.

• Coloured fruit & vegetables ie. Capsicum, Carrots & orange fruits & vegetables
• Broccoli, Spinach & green vegetables
• Dark & Milk Chocolate
• Rye & Dark Bread
• Tomatoes & red sauces such as Spaghetti Sauce
• Curries & Pickles
• Beetroot
• Berries
• Butter & Margarine
• Coloured Lollies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Avoid extremely hot or cold liquids. These are dangerous to your white smile because they change the temperature of your teeth. This temperature change (hot & cold cycling) causes teeth to expand & contract, allowing stains to penetrate your teeth. Try cutting down on these types of drinks (including coffee & tea) or try drinking them with a straw to reduce the amount of time they are in contact with your teeth.

Avoid foods & drinks that are acidic. Acidic foods & beverages open up the pores of the tooth enamel allowing stains to more easily penetrate your teeth. Again use a straw to help minimise the contact.

Cut back on drinking & smoking. Frequent consumption of alcoholic drinks & heavy smoking can reverse the effects of teeth whitening. Many alcoholic drinks such as wine have tannins that can stain the teeth. The same goes for the nicotine in tobacco. If you cannot quit, at least try to reduce the frequency. Alcohol also reduces your resolve to avoid food which may stain your teeth.

Use smudge proof lipstick. Use smudge proof lipstick to keep it from getting on your teeth because regular lipstick can stain teeth.

For long lasting results, be sure to follow the White Diet during & after every teeth whitening, even home treatment kits.

You may have a follow up treatment in 4 months if you desire. Keep in mind the more regularly you have a teeth whitening treatment the smaller the results of the treatment will be as there are not as many stains to bleach.