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✓Brush gently with a soft bristle toothbrush.
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✓Avoid deeply pigmented food/drink 12–24h pre‑visit (coffee, red wine, curry).
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✓Hydrate well; lips conditioned (avoid cracks; bring balm).
Professional Teeth Whitening: Before & After Care Guide
Client Care • Pre‑Visit • Post‑Whitening
Professional Teeth Whitening: Before & After Care
Follow these simple steps before and after whitening to prevent sensitivity, avoid stains, and keep results bright. Share this with clients or add it to your intake flow for consistent, professional outcomes.
Before Your Appointment (24 Hours Prior)
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✓Eat a light meal and drink water before the session.
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✓Avoid heavy lipstick/self‑tanner that can transfer.
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✓Advise about existing sensitivity; we’ll adjust gel strength/time.
Aftercare: The First 24 Hours (The “White Diet” Window)
What To Avoid
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✓No coffee, tea, red wine, dark soda, colored sauces, berries.
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✓No tobacco/vaping; avoid highly acidic foods and very hot/cold drinks.
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✓Avoid whitening strips or additional treatments the same day.
What To Do
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✓Drink water frequently; gentle rinse as needed.
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✓Brush gently at night with a soft brush; avoid abrasive pastes.
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✓If lips feel dry, apply balm or oil; if gums feel irritated, use vitamin E oil.
24–72 Hours: Rehydration & Color Stabilization
Rehydrate Enamel
Temporary chalky spots usually fade within 24 hours as enamel rehydrates. Keep sipping water; minimize extreme temps.
Ease Back Into Color
Reintroduce color foods gradually after 24h. If in doubt, stick to the “white diet” one more day for best set.
Freshen & Protect
Use a gentle, alcohol‑free mouth spray for breath support between meals.
Sensitivity & Gum Care
Normal & Short‑Lived
Mild zingers can occur for a few hours. Space future sessions 7+ days apart and adjust gel strength/time as needed.
Home Comfort Tips
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✓Brush gently with a soft brush.
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✓Warm water rinses; avoid very cold foods/drinks temporarily.
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✓Vitamin E oil on irritated tissue; avoid spicy/acidic foods for 24h if gums are tender.
When To Contact Us
If sensitivity persists beyond 48–72h or gums remain irritated, reach out so we can adjust protocol or schedule a check.
Keep Your Results Bright
Optional peroxide‑free touch‑ups with PAP+ products between professional sessions to maintain brightness gently.
Audit your “stain habits” (coffee, wine, smoking). Rinse with water after dark beverages; consider a straw for iced drinks.
Schedule professional touch‑ups as needed. We’ll calibrate strength and timing to your history and sensitivity level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My teeth look blotchy or chalky white right after — is that normal?
Yes. That’s temporary dehydration and it fades as the enamel rehydrates within ~24 hours. Keep drinking water and avoid extreme temps.
When can I drink coffee again?
After 24 hours. If you’re highly stain‑prone, wait 48 hours, use a straw for iced drinks, and rinse with water afterward.
What if I feel zingers or sensitivity at night?
That can happen for a few hours post‑whitening. Use a soft brush, lukewarm water, avoid very cold drinks, and contact us if it lasts beyond 72 hours.
