{"id":78,"date":"2025-07-07T15:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erindentaloflittleferry.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-08-20T21:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T21:20:49","slug":"not-eat-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erindentaloflittleferry.com\/blog\/not-eat-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"What NOT to Eat After Teeth Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A professional teeth whitening<\/a> kit will have your smile looking white and bright in a matter of weeks. If you\u2019re not careful, though, your teeth could quickly become re-stained. For a few days after your treatment, your pearly whites are actually more vulnerable to strong pigments than usual! To help your glowing cosmetic results last longer, you\u2019ll want to avoid certain foods and drinks. Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Acidic Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Acidic treats like lemons, limes, tomatoes, pickles, and processed meats can weaken your enamel, especially when consumed shortly after a teeth whitening treatment. While they might not stain your smile directly, a weakened enamel layer will make it easier for pigments to settle into your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Beverages and Sauces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can include red wine, coffee, tea, tomato sauce, soy sauce, mustard, and other similar semi-liquids. As a general rule of thumb, if it can stain your clothes, it will probably stain your newly whitened teeth. Dark-colored substances in particular usually have stronger color pigments that are harder to wash out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staining Fruits and Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true \u2013 even some fruits and vegetables can re-tarnish your smile! Berries are a common offender, as their vibrantly-colored juices are just as tough as dark beverages and sauces. There are some healthy munchies you might not have guessed as being notorious stain-causers, though. Purple cabbage, carrots, beets, and spinach are just a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods with Dyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps unsurprisingly, foods that contain dyes specifically meant to stain them a different color are a hazard for recently whitened teeth. Popsicles, soda pop, most candy, sports drinks, and pretty much anything with the \u201cred velvet\u201d label should be avoided. In fact, you may want to carefully read the product label before you buy. More foods and drinks are dyed than you might think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a teeth whitening treatment near you will be totally worth it, and ultimately, it will be easier to keep your smile clean (as long as you brush twice per day and floss once daily!). Avoiding these treats for a few days after your treatment will simply help you enjoy your results for that much longer. When your dentist gives you \u201cthe ok,\u201d you can go back to eating these foods and drinks in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before opening up her own practice, Dr. Erin Peters<\/a> worked in a cosmetic dental office for 12 years. Between this and her continuing education efforts, she has plenty of experience with treatments that enhance patients\u2019 smiles like teeth whitening. If you\u2019re interested in removing dental stains from your grin or have questions about caring for your treatment results, call Dr. Peters\u2019 office<\/a> at 201-641-9119.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A professional teeth whitening kit will have your smile looking white and bright in a matter of weeks. If you\u2019re not careful, though, your teeth could quickly become re-stained. For a few days after your treatment, your pearly whites are actually more vulnerable to strong pigments than usual! To help your glowing cosmetic results last […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat NOT to Eat After Teeth Whitening | Erin Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"After your teeth whitening treatment, your teeth will be more vulnerable to staining. 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