How to Keep your Teeth Whiter for Longer?

Whether you use an at-home tooth-whitening system, or have your teeth bleached by a dentist, you can help maintain the results by brushing, flossing, and rinsing daily. Also, avoid acidic and tannin rich foods and beverages.

Food Items to Avoid

• Black teas and coffee
• White and red wine
• Sport drinks
• Carbonated beverages (dark and light-colored sodas)
• Berries and other strongly-colored foods
• Sauces (soya, tomato, curries)

Various methods may be employed to prolong the treatment results, such as:

• Brush or flush out mouth with water after eating and drinking
• Floss to remove plaque and biofilms between the teeth
• Drink fluids that may cause staining through a straw
• Take special care during the first 2 days
• The first 24-48 hours after the whitening a crucial period in which you must protect your teeth
• So, only non-staining drinks or foods are taken as the enamel is prone to adhere to stains
• Desensitizing toothpaste can be used regularly to combat post treatment sensitivity, if present