Whilst many consider teeth whitening treatments as minor miracles for stained teeth, such methods do not guarantee long-term results. Your habits or activities may render them ineffective. So if you are recently done with one, you should lessen or avoid doing these things altogether:
Overusing teeth whiteners
If you think that using teeth whiteners after dental treatments produces better results, you might want to reconsider. Teeth whitening kits contain bleach and other strong chemicals that may weaken the enamel, harm your teeth and gums, causing the opposite to happen.
Avoid or lessen the use of commercial teeth whiteners after dental treatments. Use them only upon a dentist’s advice, and only in prescribed amounts, as well. Excessive use of teeth whiteners may increase your teeth’s vulnerability against germs, causing more stains.
Consuming teeth-staining diet
Your teeth will become sensitive after a whitening treatment, leaving them vulnerable to stain-causing bacteria. Dentists suggest that you wait for at least 36-48 hours for the whitening agents to take effect before consuming teeth-staining food or drinks.
Avoid food or drinks with a strong colour, including coffee, tea, sauces, mustard, cranberry juice and red wine for several days until the open pores in the tooth close. Rinse your mouth with water right after consuming dark food and liquids for long-lasting results.
Poor Lifestyle
Certain habits may reduce and remove the effect of your teeth whitening efforts. Avoid smoking post-treatment as it causes dark stains to linger in your teeth. Drinking alcohol leaves your mouth dry, allowing stain-causing bacteria to thrive so try to avoid it, as well.
Teeth whitening treatments last for a few years. Overusing teeth whiteners, consuming teeth-staining food or drinks, and poor lifestyle, however, may cause the effects to disappear early. Maintenance is essential to make the effects of your whitening treatment last longer. Cosmetic dentists in Harley Street conduct teeth whitening, dental veneer installations and other treatments for a brighter smile. We can give you advice and assistance, ranging from treatments to maintenance of your pearly whites. Contact us for more information on our wide selection of dental treatments.