Select Dental Implants · Menifee, CA
After Teeth Whitening
Keeping your new shade bright — the 48-hour rule and beyond.
The First 48 Hours (The White-Shirt Rule)
- Freshly whitened enamel picks up stain fastest in the first 48 hours. Eat and drink things that wouldn’t ruin a white shirt: water, milk, chicken, rice, pasta with light sauces.
- Skip coffee, tea, red wine, cola, berries, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and turmeric for two days — or use a straw where sensible.
- No smoking or vaping — nicotine staining works fastest on just-whitened teeth.
Managing Sensitivity
- Mild temperature sensitivity for a day or two is normal and fades on its own.
- Use a desensitizing toothpaste (potassium nitrate) for a few days if needed.
- Skip very hot and very cold drinks until sensitivity settles.
- Sharp or persistent pain isn’t normal whitening sensitivity — call us.
Keeping the Result
- Brush twice daily; rinse with water after staining drinks.
- Use your custom take-home trays for touch-ups when the shade drifts (typically every 6–12 months).
- Regular cleanings keep surface stain from building — and your shade honest.
Questions during recovery? Don’t wait and wonder — call us at (951) 672-6788. After-hours emergencies: call the same number and follow the prompts.
We’re Here Through Your Whole Recovery
Aftercare support is part of treatment at Select Dental Implants — never hesitate to call (951) 672-6788.