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Thinking how to maintain your teeth after tooth whitening in Oklahoma City? No qualms, just avoid certain foods and drinks that can stain your teeth. Read more!
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“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy” - ThíchNhấtHạnh (Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, and peace activist)
The White Diet Just reached home after whitening your teeth? Then you must definitely follow the white diet for 24-48 hours after treatment and avoid any food that can cause discoloration. Here are the drinks and foods that you must have and avoid.
Drink to Avoid • Tea • Coffee • Cola • Orange juice Drinks you can have • Sparking water • Tonic water • Lemonade • Skimmed milk
Drink to Avoid • Carrot, peas, sweet peas and corn • Broccoli, green beans & sprouts • Mushroom, beets, red/green lettuce • Tomatoes • Butter Foods you can have • Dry or boiled chicken • Turkey • White fish, rice, pasta & sauce • Cauliflower • Cottage cheese or potatoes
REMEMBER!!! If all these can stain your white shirt, these can stain your teeth So, do avoid the foods and drinks that can waste your money spent on teeth whitening procedure.
Morning Tip • Every morning, gargle with apple cider vinegar and then brush as usual. This will remove stains, bacteria in your mouth & gums, and whiten teeth. • Brush and floss consistently to maintain healthy teeth and keep them looking whiter for longer.
Avoid Smoking and Drinking Frequent smoking and consumption of alcoholic drinks can reverse the effects of teeth whitening. This is because alcoholic drinks such as wine have tannins that can stain your teeth. The same goes for the nicotine in tobacco.
Shocking Tip! But Believe and Accept If possible, avoid lipstick. Certain types of lipstick can stain your teeth and cause discoloration. If you’re an addict to lipstick, use it for maximum two hours.
Teeth whitening procedure isn’t permanent, it can last from a few months to up to three years depending on your maintenance and care. So, jot down these points in your mind and follow for healthy and long lasting white teeth.
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