Tips for maintain a white teeth

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Many people turn to teeth whitening to achieve a whiter smile — either professionally or in the comfort of their own homes. While the treatment itself is crucial to get the result you dream of, what you do afterwards is equally important to keep your teeth white.

In this blog post, you will learn expert tips on how to care for your teeth after the whitening treatment.

Foods to Avoid After Teeth Whitening Treatment​

Going through the procedure will cost you money, so you would want to make sure the stunning result will last a long time. The first 48 hours after the treatment is critical. So you need to be more aware of your food intake as there are certain types of food that discolour your teeth. Avoid them during this time.

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Tea and coffee. These brews can stain your teeth instantly
• Dark-coloured sauces. Avoid red pasta sauce, soy sauce, barbecue sauce
• Fruit juice.
• Dark chocolate. This contains caffeine and thus could stain your teeth
• Acidic food. Lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits should be avoided. These are acidic or sour foods can weaken your enamel

As a general rule of thumb, don’t take any food or drink that will stain a white shirt for 48 hours after teeth whitening.

If you must insist on drinking coffee or soda or other dark-coloured drinks, just use a straw instead of sipping directly from your mug. By using a straw, the liquid will not come in contact with your teeth.

So what’s safe to eat after this orthodontic treatment?

• White-coloured vegetables
• White meat
• Colourless beverages
• Non-acidic fruits