I've been using the Crest Whitestrips Intense Professional, do I need to stay on a 'white diet' for a full 7 days as this is proving hard to do! After my last treatment (which I do at night), can I return to eating coloured foods the next morning? Also, I've been having tea and hot chocolate through straws, is this ok?
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Eating Colored Foods While Using Crest Whitestrips
If some of the bleaching gel gets around the tray and stays on the gums it can burn the tissue. The good news is that it will heal quickly. You can try drying the tissue and placing some vitamin E gel (break open a gelcap) or just ibuprofen if it is really painful. If it's not...
White spots that appear on teeth after bleaching can occur when there are hypocalcifications (under mineralized tooth enamel) on teeth prior to bleaching. This is more common on younger teeth that may have been exposed to too much fluoride. They tend to fade somewhat and will not apppear as...
Unfortunately I see this all too often especially with young adults (kids) that don't take care of their teeth while having braces. Simply whitening the teeth generally does not take away the "staining". Most of the time it s bright white area on the tooth or a decalcified area....