Aftercare Instructions

Pre & Post Care Instructions 

(Before Appointment)

Before a teeth whitening treatment, the focus is on protecting your teeth and gums as much as possible, to reduce the chances of post-treatment sensitivity. The night before and the morning of your treatment, brush your teeth very gently, taking care to avoid your gums as much as possible. This will reduce the chances of developing abrasions on the gum line. If you have an electric toothbrush, you should switch to a manual brush right before your treatment to further reduce abrasions. Don’t floss, as you could cut your gums, which will cause discomfort after your treatment. Using your regular mouthwash is fine. There is no need to avoid food before your teeth whitening treatment. In fact, you won’t be able to eat for a few hours after your appointment, so have a meal before that will keep you full.

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(After Appointment) 

• Avoid any dark staining drinks like Tea, Coffee, Red Wine, colored soft or alcoholic drinks and fruit juice for 24 hours. 

• Avoid all dark staining foods like Bolognese, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate and all fruit except bananas, for 24 hours 

• Avoid any foods or drinks that would leave a stain on a white shirt for 24 hours.

• No Smoking for 24 hours, smoking a cigarette within the first 24 Hours will stain your teeth

• Moderate use of electronic cigarettes is OK.

• Avoid colored toothpaste (red or blue) or Mouthwash for 24 hours.

• Food and drinks that may be consumed are as follows:

• Plain chicken, fish & chips, potatoes, plain pasta and white sauces, cereals, Milk, 7up and white wine.

Tooth Gem(s) Aftercare