How to Keep Your Smile Bright After Teeth Whitening

At Clove Dental, your trusted dental office in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and Beverly Hills California, we want you to love your smile. Here are some tips for maintaining a brilliant smile after teeth whitening. 

It is particularly important to be careful to avoid staining foods in the 48 hour period after your teeth whitening. Some of these foods are: 

• Coffee and Tea 
• Red Wine 
• Soy Sauce
• Curry and Tummeric
• Caramel Colored Sodas
• Cured Meats
• Beer 
• Fruit Juices and Fruit that is acidic or dark in color 
• Chocolate 
• Beets 
• Tomato-Based Products
• All Tobacco Products  

Spicy foods and foods that are very hot or very cold you may want to also avoid due to your teeth being more sensitive afterwards. 

Brush and floss as normal with a white fluoride toothpaste and rinse with a clear mouthwash and drink plenty of water. 

Using a straw after the 48 hour period with dark liquids is advised to continue to prevent staining and keeping your smile bright and white! You may also resume using mouthwash after 48 hours. 

Contact Clove Dental for More Information

Here at Clove Dental, we ensure your dental health and your comfort. If you have questions about teeth whitening, feel free to call us or discuss with any of our amazing dentists on your next visit. As your dentist, we are dedicated to helping you maintain a brilliant and healthy smile. Call us today or schedule your appointment online at clovedds.com. We have 6 convenient locations in Ventura and Los Angeles County: Ventura, Oxnard at Riverpark, Central Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and Beverly Hills. All of our locations are staffed with amazing, caring, and talented staff to give you the best experience!