Aftercare Tips For Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is a great way to bring out the best in your smile, making your teeth bright and stain-free. However, this is only a temporary solution and if you don’t take good care of your teeth after a whitening you will soon notice that the shine fades.

This is where aftercare is essential, so read on for some tips on taking care of your teeth after whitening.

Why Aftercare Is Needed

Looking after your teeth when you’ve had a whitening is essential, as during teeth whitening and dental cleaning the acquired pellicle can be removed. This layer of the teeth protects sensitive parts and takes around 24 hours to regenerate, so the most essential aftercare should occur in the first 48 hours after cleaning.

Food & Drink To Avoid

You should be careful about what you are eating and drinking after teeth whitening. Any acid-based foods can harm your teeth, such as pickles, citrus fruits and sodas. You should also avoid food that will easily stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea and red wine. 

Eating and drinking these foods will both negate the effects of the whitening and damage your teeth further. A top tip if you still want to drink some of these things is to use a straw, this way the harmful liquids won’t coat your teeth.

Brushing and Flossing

You need to keep brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. Flossing once a day can prevent plaque building up and remove food particles while brushing your teeth at least twice daily will maintain your whitened teeth.

You can also use special whitening toothpaste which will help you to maintain your teeth. If you're not sure which one to use, you can ask your doctor or dentist to recommend a brand. It is normally advised to only use whitening toothpaste once or twice a week, with regular toothpaste the other days.

Touch-Up Treatments & Checkups

You can also maintain your whitened teeth with touch-up treatments. This could be in the form of returning to the dentist for another professional whitening or using at-home treatments recommended by dentists. The intensity of these touch-up treatments will depend on how well you take care of your teeth.

As well as touch-ups, you need to ensure you maintain your regular checkups, as this is a key way your teeth might lose their shine if you do not regularly attend dental hygiene appointments.

Cosmetic Dentistry From Acorn Dental Health

If you’re after cosmetic dentistry from experts, work with Acorn Dental Health. We are able to offer a range of services, including teeth whitening and orthodontic treatments. As well as this we offer general dental hygiene to ensure your teeth are kept in excellent condition.

If you’d like to find out more or book a teeth whitening, get in touch today.