The next 48 hours are important in enhancing and maximizing your whitening results for a long lasting, bright and healthy smile.
Spotting:
Color Spotting on the teeth may occur after in-office whitening due to temporary dehydration of the teeth. This should diminish within a few days after treatment. The whitening process will continue for 48 hours after treatment.
Sensitivity:
During the first 24 hours after whitening treatment, some patients can experience some tooth sensitivity or pain. This is normal and is usually mild, but it can be worse in susceptible individuals. Normally, tooth sensitivity or pain following a treatment subsides within 24 hours, but in rare cases can persist for longer periods of time. You may wish to take an over-the-counter pain reliever (one you would use for a headache). Some patients experience sensitivity such as “zingers” or thermal sensitivity 12 to 24 hours after whitening. Brushing your teeth with sensitive toothpaste, such as Sensodyne, or Fluoridex Daily Defense Sensitivity Relief toothpaste for the weeks following the procedure is strongly recommended.
Now that your teeth are significantly whiter, there are a few guidelines to help maintain the look of your new smile. The teeth have a protective layer called the protein pellicle. This layer contains the surface dental stains and is removed during whitening treatments. It takes 24-48 hours for the barrier to fully develop again.
For the next 48 hours post treatment, we recommend avoiding dark staining substances, such as:
If your daily homecare involves the use of PerioRx or any Chlorhexidine, please wait 48 hours before continuing the usage of this product.
Additional ways to maintain your smile:
Practice good oral hygiene by tooth brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning. We will assist you in selecting the products to maintain not only a white smile, but a healthy one as well!
Take home Whitening Kit for 5 days after Treatment:
To enhance the whitening result, continue to use your home whitening kit as recommended by your dentist (up to 5 days would be ideal).
If your teeth are not too sensitive, try bleaching a few more times with the take home kit during the first five days after your office visit to maximize your results and attain the whitest shade possible. Store any remaining whitening gel in the refrigerator for later use. Remove from fridge 1 hour prior to use. If sensitivity is uncomfortable, stop and reduce time and/or frequency of treatment. If too uncomfortable, stop all together.
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