Teeth Whitening
Beaming White Teething Whitening System – $149
Tooth sensitivity; although uncommon, some people can experience tooth sensitivity during the first 24 to 48 hours after the whitening treatment. People with existing sensitivity, recently cracked teeth, micro-cracks, open cavities, leaking fillings, or other dental conditions that cause sensitivity may find these conditions increase or prolong tooth sensitivity after the treatment. If you experience tooth sensitivity after the treatment, you can use SensodyneTMtoothpaste to ease the discomfort. Brush your teeth with this toothpaste until tooth sensitivity goes away.
After the treatment, it is natural for teeth’ color to regress somewhat over time. This is normal and should be gradual, but it can be accelerated by exposing the teeth to various staining agents, such as coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, colas, citrus drinks, fruits, etc.
Do not eat or drink anything except water for the first hour after the treatment because the gel opens the pores ofthe enamel and makes the teeth very vulnerable to staining agents.You can resume your everyday habits 24 hours after your treatment. Also, be aware that drinks and food are not the only things that can stain our teeth when the pores are open; lipstick/lip gloss, for example, can stain too. Do NOT apply lipstick/lip gloss soon after whitening your teeth.
Results
Results may vary. How long the results will last depends on two main factors:
- Your habits
- The porosity of your teeth
If you regularly expose your teeth to staining agents such as tobacco, coffee, red wine, tea, colas, etc., your whitening results will not last as long. If you have naturally porous enamel, your teeth will be more vulnerable to staining agents, and your teeth will get stained again sooner than the average person. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing how porous your teeth are ahead of time. Generally speaking, if you have permeable enamel and regularly expose your teeth to staining agents, your results may last only six months. If you have non-porous enamel and don’t expose your teeth to staining beverages regularly, the results may last up to two years.
Make the results of your professional teeth whitening treatment last longer by following The White Diet for 24 to 48 hours afterward.
The White Diet
Non-Staining Beverages
- Water
- Sparkling Water
- Milk
Beverages to Avoid
- OJ and Acidic Fruit Juices
- Tea and Coffee
- Red Wine
- Energy Drinks
Non-Staining Alcoholic Drinks
- White Wine or Champagne
- Vodka or Gin Martini
- Vodka or Gin and Club Soda or 7-Up
Alcoholic Drinks to Avoid
- Red Wine
- Stout or Dark Beer
Non-Staining Food
- Chicken
- Turkey
- White Fish
- White Rice
- White Pasta
- Potatoes (no skin)
- White Cheese Sauces
- Cauliflower
- Cottage Cheese
- Bananas
Foods to Avoid
Avoid foods with color. The more color, the more likely it can stain your teeth.
- Carrots, Yams, and Orange-Colored Fruits and Vegetables
- Broccoli, Spinach, Green Vegetables
- Chocolate
- Tomatoes and Red Sauces
- Beets
- Wheat Bread
- Butter and Margarine
Avoid Extremely Hot or Cold Liquids
These are dangerous to your white smile because they can change the temperature of your teeth. This temperature change (hot and cold cycling) causes your teeth to expand and contract, allowing stains to penetrate the teeth. Avoid beverages with extreme temperatures or drink them with a straw to minimize contact with your teeth. DON’T CHEW ON ICE!
Avoid Acidic Foods and Beverages
Acidic foods and beverages open the pores of your enamel, allowing stains to penetrate your teeth more easily. They also contribute to the erosion of your tooth enamel. Drink acidic beverages with a straw to minimize exposure to your teeth. DON’T SUCK ON LEMONS AND LIMES!
Avoid Tobacco and Alcohol
Daily consumption of tobacco and alcohol can rapidly reverse the results of your teeth whitening. Many alcoholic beverages have tannins that can stain the teeth. The same goes for nicotine in tobacco. This is just one more good reason to quit or cut back. DON’T CHEW TOBACCO!
Avoid Deeply Colored Lipstick
Please let us know if you have any allergies. Some people are allergic to peroxide but are not aware of it. If you had the treatment done and a few hours or a day later you have a blister on your lips, you probably have an allergic reaction to the gel. Buy liquid vitamin E in any drugstore and apply it to the blister until it goes away. It generally goes away within a couple of days by itself anyway.
We are not a dental facility, nor are we, hygienists or dentists. Instead, the estheticians at Smoothe LLC supervise your teeth whitening service in a friendly, clean environment, making an affordable teeth whitening option for you.
