Aftercare Instructions for Teeth Whitening

2-Hours

• Drinking water for the next 2 hours will decrease the possibility of teeth sensitivity.

• Avoid all food and beverages (except water) for 2 hours following your appointment.

• Do not smoke or chew tobacco for at least 2 hours.

24-Hours

• Avoid any dark colored food or beverage for at least 24 hours.

• NO — coffee, tea, soda, kool-aid, red wine, tomato sauce, red meat, dark colored vegetables, or anything with heavy color for at least 24 hours.

• YES — water, white rice, white sauce, white cheese, noodles, chicken, pork, turkey, potatoes, etc.

48-Hours

• NEXT 48 HOURS: brush very gently with a white toothpaste, DO NOT BRUSH GUMS, avoid using a whitening or baking soda tooth paste.

  * Most people experience little-to-no teeth sensitivity. Where sensitivity is present, it is typically gone within 24 hours and can be managed by taking a mild pain reliever.