{"id":23,"date":"2024-11-21T01:08:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T01:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalhealthandwellnessboston.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2025-02-03T01:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T01:11:42","slug":"foods-to-avoid-after-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalhealthandwellnessboston.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/21\/foods-to-avoid-after-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods to Avoid (and a Few to Enjoy) After Professional Teeth Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re planning on professionally whitening your teeth<\/a>, naturally you\u2019ll want to make your results last as long as possible. But unfortunately, they\u2019re easy to re-stain in the first few days after treatment. Thus, it is important to temporarily eat a \u201cwhite,\u201d non-staining diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few foods that you should skip for the first few days after whitening, and a few that get the green light from your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nobody likes dietary restrictions, however, to keep your professional whitening results looking great, you should avoid foods and beverages in these categories for at least a few days after your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Beverages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dark beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, cola, juices, and sports drinks can all deposit color on your teeth, so it\u2019s best to avoid drinking these for at least a few days after your whitening treatment. If you were a coffee drinker prior to your procedure, you may want to consider quitting altogether, as this can contribute to stains long after the initial first few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dyed foods can stain your clothes as well as your teeth, so it\u2019s best to avoid them with your newly restored smile. Things like red velvet cake, hard candies, and other treats with food coloring are common culprits for discoloration, so be sure to avoid them for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Fruits and Vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all fruits and vegetables are created equally when it comes to colors. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and carrots all can leave behind color on your teeth. Thus, be sure to stick to colorless varieties like apples, bananas and pears for a few days after whitening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Citrus fruits may not leave behind much color, but they are highly acidic and that can make newly whitened teeth even more sensitive than they already are. Therefore, be sure to wait for as long as possible before having any of these fruits or juices, or at least until you\u2019ve stopped experiencing sensitivity following your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorful Sauces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, sauces are a great way to flavor a variety of foods, but they can stain your teeth, too. Avoid anything tomato-based, soy sauce, curries, or anything else that would stain your shirt, as these can easily stain your teeth again, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay to Enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are a few foods you should skip for a few days, there are still plenty that are okay to enjoy. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n