Cosmetic Dentist Snohomish | What to Avoid after Teeth Whitening

If you have just had a teeth whitening procedure and are satisfied with your new look, why ruin your rejuvenated smile? According to cosmetic dentist Dr. Haines, patients must be careful about what they eat and drink if they want their smiles to be bright and beautiful after a teeth whitening procedure.

For this reason, Dr. Haines strongly recommends avoiding the following foods and drinks after receiving a teeth whitening procedure:

  • Staining Foods- Staining foods include dark chocolate, dark soups, beets, tomato sauces, and dark fruit. Avoiding these types of foods will greatly reduce the risk of discoloration after your teeth whitening procedure.
  • Dark Drinks- Coffee, sodas, juices, and wines will catalyze the yellowing process and should be avoided after a teeth whitening procedure.
  • Too Hot or Too Cold- Because your teeth tend to be sensitive after a teeth whitening procedure, foods and drinks that are too hot or too cold should be avoided. Dr. Haines recommends any beverage or food that is room temperature or warmer.
  • Acidic Foods- the low pH in acidic foods can catalyze the sensitivity of your teeth, causing potentially painful reactions to your newly whitened teeth.

Avoid allowing foods and drinks to ruin your new smile! For more tips on how to keep your teeth whiter and brighter, schedule regular appointments with cosmetic dentist Dr. Haines and call today.

For more information about cosmetic dentistry or teeth whitening procedures call Dr. Haines in Snohomish, WA at 360-568-8577 or visit www.tedhainesdds.com. 

Dr. Haines proudly accepts patients from Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens, Everett, Mill Creek, Woodinville, and surrounding areas.