Precautions for the First 24-48 Hours:

  • Avoid Staining Foods and Drinks: After the whitening procedure, your teeth may be temporarily more sensitive and can absorb external stains more quickly. Therefore, avoid colored foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, red wine, cola, tomatoes, and pomegranates for the first 24-48 hours.
  • Do Not Smoke: Smoking can quickly cause stains on teeth. Smoking after the whitening procedure will rapidly diminish the achieved whiteness.
  • Stay Away from Acidic Foods: Acidic foods like lemons, oranges, and pickles can make your teeth sensitive. Avoid such foods to protect your teeth.
  • Brush Your Teeth Gently: It is important to brush your teeth gently after the whitening procedure. As your teeth may be sensitive, use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush them gently.
  • Use Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth: If your teeth show sensitivity, you can use toothpastes specially formulated for sensitive teeth.
  • Follow Your Dentist’s Recommendations: Your dentist may give you specific advice after the procedure, especially regarding sensitivity. If necessary, your dentist might apply a special gel or fluoride treatment to alleviate sensitivity.
  • Regular Cleaning After Whitening: Do not neglect the care of your teeth after the whitening procedure. Clean the plaque between your teeth using dental floss and have regular professional cleanings. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and use mouthwash to eliminate bacteria in your mouth.
  • Use of Supplements After Teeth Whitening: Some people may experience sensitivity or pain after whitening. In this case, you can use sensitivity-reducing products or oral sprays as recommended by your dentist.

Long-Term Practices:

  • Using Whitening Products: To maintain the teeth whitening effect for a longer period, you can use whitening toothpastes or maintenance products.
  • Avoiding Staining Foods: To prevent re-staining in the long term after whitening, it is a good idea to avoid colored drinks and acidic foods.
  • Regular Dentist Visits: Visit your dentist regularly to maintain your teeth and the whitening effect. Professional cleaning and check-ups will help you achieve healthy and white teeth in the long run.
  1. Colored drinks should be avoided: Acidic and dark-colored drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, and cola can cause rapid staining of the teeth after whitening. It is recommended to avoid these drinks for 48 hours.
  2. Smoking should be avoided: Smoking can lead to stains on teeth and can quickly reduce the whitening effect. Smoking should be avoided after the whitening procedure.
  3. Acidic and colored foods should be avoided: Acidic or very colorful foods like tomatoes, pomegranates, pickles, and spices can cause stains on teeth. These foods should be avoided, especially in the first 48 hours after whitening.
  4. Do not brush teeth excessively: There may be sensitivity in the teeth after whitening. Brushing teeth excessively with hard-bristled toothbrushes can cause damage to the tooth enamel. Using soft-tipped toothbrushes is recommended.
  5. Be careful with mouthwashes: Some mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause irritation to the teeth after whitening. It is safer to use a mouthwash recommended by the dentist.
  6. Avoid extremely hot and cold foods and drinks: There may be temporary sensitivity in the teeth after whitening. Very hot or cold foods and drinks can cause pain.
  7. Do not continue to whiten your teeth: Additional whitening treatments should not be applied immediately after the procedure. A certain period should be allowed for the teeth to rest and heal.
  8. Hard and acidic foods should be avoided: Acidic foods can have a more erosive effect on tooth enamel. Especially acidic fruits and drinks can make teeth more sensitive.