I had my teeth whitened today and understand to wait 36-48 hours to eat or drink food or substances that can absorb into the exposed enamel and thus stain the teeth all over again. However, the place I was treated I was told to wait 24 hrs. Which time frame do I follow? Also, I am going to the cinema tonight..can I eat popcorn or stay away from all of it? So in 24-48 hours I can eat/drink dark/colored food and drinks tomato sauce, chocolate
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There are many different options when it comes to tooth whitening. Zoom and Britesmile are basically the same thing. They give a 2 week start to conventional tray whitening and require a lot of maintenance to keep the color. I use them in my office but the results vary. ...
Some teeth are more difficult than others to whiten. That being said ,6% gel is not very powerful for an initial bleaching. Be sure to follow all instructions as well such as no coffee or other staining foods during active bleaching. My advice if you complete your at home system and are not...
