I Had my Teeth Whitened...what Can I Eat?

To be on the safe side, I instruct patients to avoid any food or drink that contains any coloring for 48 hours. I would use a straw for all liquids during this time to help avoid direct contact with the teeth.  Eating popcorn tonight should be fine. Good luck. 

Hello and thank you for your question. Everyone is different, but as a general rule first 24 hours is critical.The longer you can stay from coloring food the better.Good luck!

It is best to avoid any food with colors for the first 24-36 hours as the enamel is more porous after whitening and the teeth can absorb the color of the food. Popcorn should be fine but stay away from the seasoning if it's ketchup or BBQ flavour.

Normally we suggest not eating or drinking anything with color for 24 hours after whitneing good luck

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD    CEO Baystate Dental PC

I recommend to my patients not eat or drink anything colored ( tomato sauce, tea, coffee, ...) for 48 hours. Having pop corn should not be a problem.

I would wait at least 24 hours before eating anything with color.   My general rule is that anything that you would not want to spill on a white carpet avoid in your mouth. Tomato sauce, grape juice, red wine, etc. 

After that you should be fine.