How Long After Whitening Teeth Can I Consume Staining Foods?

I would abstain from drinking red wine, drinking coffee, tea, eating blueberries and smoking which all cause staining to the outside of the recently whitened teeth for at least 2 days. Teeth  are porous and more susceptible to stain right after the bleaching process no matter what type you use.  You can safely drink coffee, tea and red wine through a straw but I would just wait for a couple of days.  I would not worry about peanut butter and celery. These foods will not stain your teeth. Continue to use your take home trays and you will see  your teeth become whiter and whiter.  White teeth make you feel better about your smile and about yourself in general!  Enjoy them!

Congratulations!!! It is an awesome feeling when your smile looks brighter and brighter everyday. After an in office whitening treatment we always tell our patients to wait 24 hrs before they eat food that will stain teeth easily  or drink red wine. After that you are all set, if you have the take home treatment it will be nice for touch ups. Remember always to floss and brush before you do it at home!.