Care
- BEFORE TREATMENT
- Before care- Drink lots of water. Hydrated teeth are usually not as sensitive.
- Don't brush 4 hours prior to whitening
- AFTER TREATMENT
- Drinking water for the next 2 hours will decrease possible sensitivity. Avoid any other food or beverage for the next 2 hours
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco for at least 2 hours.
- Avoid any dark colored food or beverage for at least 24 hours. No– coffee, tea, soda, cool-aid, red wine, tomato sauce, red meat, dark colored vegetables, or anything with heavy color for at least 24 hours.
- Yes— water, white wine, white chicken, pork, turkey, noodles, white sauce, white cheese, potatoes, etc. after 2 hours.
- NEXT 48 HOURS: brush very gently with a white toothpaste, DO NOT BRUSH GUMS, avoid using a whitening or baking soda toothpaste.
- Any sensitivity is typically gone within 24 hours. You may choose to purchase the desensitizing gel or take a mild pain reliever.
- Use your home maintenance kit and/or whitening pen to help maintain your smile.
