How Long After Whitening Teeth Can I Consume Staining Foods?

We tell our patients to wait 48 hours following their whitening procedure before consuming liquids that can restain your teeth. Red wines, coffee, teas, etc. should be avoided during this time. If you must have any of these liquids make sure to drink them through a straw.

Blander foods with be kinder to you whitened teeth and reduce sensitivity.  Pale colored foods and drinks should be consumed for the first 42-72 hours after your whitening.

Thank you for your great question. The longer you stay away from colored foods the longer your teeth will stay white. For the best results  I advise my patients min 48 hours.Good luck!

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!.