# After teeth whitening

Your teeth are more likely to pick up stains for the first 48 hours.

## Do

- Choose light-coloured foods and drinks for 48 hours (the "white diet")
- Drink through a straw where you can
- Use the sensitivity toothpaste we recommend
- Keep brushing twice a day with a soft brush

## Don't

- Coffee, tea, red wine, cola or berries for 48 hours
- Smoking or vaping for 48 hours
- Very hot or very cold food and drinks if your teeth feel sensitive

## What's normal

- Mild sensitivity or short "zings" for 1–2 days
- Small white spots that fade within a few hours
- Slight gum tenderness

## When to call us

- Sensitivity that lasts longer than 3 days
- Gum soreness or white patches that don't settle within 2 days

Call 071 314 7721 or WhatsApp https://wa.me/27713147721.

Source: https://singhadvanceddentistry.com/aftercare/after-teeth-whitening