Post-op instructionsAfter teeth whitening

In-office teeth whitening:

• Do not smoke for 48 hours.
• Avoid foods and beverages that stain (red sauce, blueberries, juice, coffee, tea, etc.).
• Mild sensitivity to hot or cold liquids may occur. This usually passes within 1-2 days. If sensitivity persists, we recommend taking over-the-counter pain medication.
• If you experience gum sensitivity, avoid the afflicted area while brushing your teeth.
• Immediate whitening results can be quite dramatic due to minor dehydration of your teeth. It’s normal for the color to tone down to a natural white tone after treatment when your teeth rehydrate.
• Long-term results vary from patient to patient. Contributing factors include the original shade of your teeth and habits such as smoking or drinking colored beverages (red wine, coffee, tea, etc.)
• Touch-up treatments may be needed every 6-12 months to maintain results.
• Existing fillings, crowns, bondings, etc. will not whiten.  Therefore, these may need to be changed in order to match your new smile.