The first 48 hours after laser whitening Zoom!

Avoid foods and drinks that are more likely to stain your teeth.

The first 48 hours after laser whitening Zoom! They are the most important and the ones in which we have to be more attentive to what we eat and drink during this period.

Certain foods and drinks that are very flushed tend to pigment teeth that are particularly vulnerable in this period after laser whitening.

We must pay special attention to coffee, tea, red wine, orange juices, soy sauces, curries…. that is, all drinks and foods that have strong colors.
Citrus foods should also be eliminated, as in this period of 48 hours after whitening, they can weaken tooth enamel.

We should opt for white or lighter-colored vegetables, white meats such as chicken or pork, non-acidic fruits and light drinks (water is always the best solution since the teeth need to rehydrate.

Whitening acts as follows: a whitening agent is applied to the tooth, which is hydrogen peroxide, which is activated by the action of the laser. This whitening agent will break down the water molecule present in the tooth (where the pigment is located) and cause it to dehydrate. That is why it is extremely important to take care in the 48 hours following the performance of the same for the tooth to rehydrate without pigments.

Brush your teeth and floss regularly to keep your smile white. It is important to brush after each meal to prevent plaque buildup.
If after a meal you are unable to brush your teeth immediately, you should rinse your mouth with water after eating or rinse your mouth with an oral antiseptic as it helps neutralize the bacteria responsible for plaque.

Laser teeth whitening will not last forever, as it will be important to do annual whitening reinforcements, however depending on the eating habits of each patient, whitening can last between 2 to 3 years.

The use of a whitening paste is important to extend the survival time of your laser whitening.

Whitening toothpaste removes soft stains from the tooth surface, preventing them from building up over time.