How to Eat After BriteSmile

The BriteSmile treatment is an intense tooth whitening system. The dentist applies a gel to your teeth, then shines a UV light on your teeth for 20 minutes. This light activates whitening properties in the gel, making teeth appear whiter in as little as one hour. The process is repeated three times to completely transform your smile in an hour or less. After using the BriteSmile system, your teeth may feel sensitive, and will be more susceptible to stains. Follow the recommended diet to maintain your new smile.

Instructions

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  Avoid drinking any dark beverages after the procedure. Dark beverages, such as soda, coffee, wine and dark juices can stain whitened teeth quickly. The sensitivity of the tooth after lightening also makes it more susceptible to staining for the first few days, so especially avoid these dark beverages during that time.

• 2

  Stop the consumption of dark-colored foods for two or three weeks after treatment, when teeth are most susceptible to staining. Chocolate, dark soups, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, berries and other dark vegetables can also cause stains on newly whitened teeth. Avoid these foods when possible, to maintain the white smile.

• 3

  Drink from a straw whenever possible. Straws bring liquids to the back of your mouth, so they do not stain teeth.

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  Use a mouth rinse after every meal to eliminate plaque and other bacteria that stain teeth.

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  Stay away from excessively cold foods and beverages. Whitening teeth makes them extremely sensitive and cold foods can exaggerate the sensitivity, causing pain.