Protect the investment in your smile
To reduce future staining, it is important to maintain proper oral hygiene and consider regular whitening treatments. Here are some tips for maintaining your white smile:
- Brush twice a day: Use a gentle electric brush to help remove existing stains and prevent new ones from forming.
- Floss daily: Flossing removes plaque and food particles that can lead to staining.
- Avoid foods and drinks that can stain your teeth: Coffee, tea, red wine, and dark-colored foods can all cause staining on the teeth.
- Use a straw when drinking staining beverages: Using a straw helps to keep the staining liquids away from your teeth.
- Avoid smoking: Smoking can lead to deep, yellow stains on the teeth.
- Schedule regular professional whitening treatments 1-2x’s per year. Professional whitening treatments can help to remove existing stains and keep your teeth looking their best.
- Sensitivity: It’s common for teeth or gums to become temporarily sensitive during the whitening process. To reduce possibility of sensitivity brush with Sensodyne before whitening. After whitening apply Sensodyne toothpaste onto your teeth with A Q-tip for about 4 minutes.
- Food & Drink: To receive the best results, don’t eat or drink colorful foods for at least 24 hours after whitening. Anything that can stain a white t-shirt can stain your teeth. Do not use colored toothpastes or mouthwashes.
White Diet Meal Plans (48 hours post-whitening)
Appetizers
Hummus w/ Pita
Bread/White Crackers
Salads
Egg White Salad
Hearts of Palm Salad
Sides
Cauliflower/Cauliflower Rice
Asparagus w/ Parmesan
White Rice
Garlic Mashed Potatoes w/ Manchengo and Olive Oil
Entrees
Steamed Fish w/ Ginger and white cabbage
Chicken w/ rice and almond stir-fry
Pasta Alfredo w/ grilled chicken breast
Risotto w/ white onions
Grilled Cheese: white cheddar or mozzarella
Desserts
Vanilla pudding
Coconut cake
Vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta
Snacks
Cottage cheese
Plain or vanilla yogurt
White cheese/mozzarella
Overnight oats
Fruits and Veggies
Apples, Bananas, Pears
Cauliflower
