Jeffrey Golub-Evans, DDS (in memoriam)

Do the "white tooth" diet after bleaching.

• No dark liquids, no chocolate.
• Eat a detergent diet-foods that naturally cleanse while you eat--apples, carrots, celery, etc.

In-office whitening is best. Provides maximum whitening with minimal effort, time and has the least sensitivity. Professionally supervision ensures effectiveness and safety.

A small percentage of patients experience sensitivity regardless of the system used, whether it is over-the-counter strips, trays, or in-office. To minimize pain, take two Advil, an excellent anti-inflammatory, one half hour before the whitening procedure.

Choose the in-office whitening, which produces significantly less sensitivity than other methods because the hypersensitive areas of the teeth are masked.

Light but real is best. Never whiter than the whites of the eyes.

Red wine, tea, and alcohol-based, pigmented mouthwashes stain your teeth the worst.

Avoiding drinking dark liquids, such as black coffee, black tea, red wine, soy sauce, gravies, fruit juices, colas, etc., or if you choose to drink those dark liquids, you should immediately rinse with water. It will help maintain the whiteness of your teeth after tooth whitening, bonding, or veneers.