Do I have to clean teeth before whitening?

Do I have to clean teeth before whitening?

It is important that any food debris or surface plaque is removed from the teeth prior to whitening, this is why we recommend cleaning teeth before starting the daily whitening routine at home.

Can you get a teeth cleaning and whitening at the same time?

If you do opt to undergo a whitening procedure after having your teeth cleaned (recommended), your teeth will be free from plaque and tartar, making the whitening treatment more effective and results more noticeable.

Should I clean my teeth after whitening?

It’s safe to brush and floss your teeth after using whitening strips. It won’t reduce the whitening effects of the treatment. Manufacturers recommend doing so gently. This will help you avoid gum irritation and discomfort.

What should you not do before teeth whitening?

There is no need to avoid food before your teeth whitening treatment. In fact, you won’t be able to eat for a few hours after your appointment, so have a meal before that will keep you full.

Should I brush my teeth after whitening trays?

Do not eat, drink, or smoke while your bleaching trays are in your mouth! If you do, you may stain your teeth more. After removing the tray, brush your teeth well to remove the gel from your teeth. Clean the tray by brushing it with a toothbrush and water, then store the tray in its container.

When is the best time to whiten your teeth?

The best time to whiten your teeth is just before Immediately after whitening (regardless of the product you use), your teeth are more susceptible to restaining. The pores in your teeth are slightly more open and can more easily allow stains in.

Do teeth stain more easily after whitening?

Immediately after whitening (regardless of the product you use), your teeth are more susceptible to restaining. The pores in your teeth are slightly more open and can more easily allow stains in.

How long are teeth porous after whitening?

The pores in the enamel are gently opened up so that dental bleaching agents can reach the stains beneath the surface of your teeth. About two days after the whitening procedure is complete, the pores close back up, leaving the enamel in its original state.

Do I brush my teeth before or after whitening gel?

Always brush and floss your teeth before using your whitening trays so that the bleaching gel has a clean surface to work on. Put the gel on the front, or “smile-side” of the interior of the tray.

What to do after using whitening trays?

After Whitening: Remove the tray and rinse off your teeth. Brush any remaining gel away. Brush, floss and continue routine dental cleaning. You may initially notice white splotches on teeth following removal of tray. This is typically cause by dehydration of the teeth and should diminish within an hour.

How long do teeth pores stay open after whitening?

Should I whiten my teeth before or after dental work?

If the natural teeth darken sometime later, you will be able to whiten the natural teeth to match the unalterable dental work. If the teeth to receive the dental work are heavily discolored, whitening before design and placement can provide a better cosmetic result.

Should I whiten my teeth before or after porcelain veneers?

If the decision is already made and whitening IS to be done, it should be done prior to porcelain. Whitening is unpredictable, so you can’t “bleach to match” (place veneers on uppers and bleach lowers afterwards) as the teeth may not whiten as much as hoped.

How do I whiten my teeth?

If you’re teeth are in good shape just brush teeth and get started. If you haven’t seen your dentist for awhile we recommend that you schedule a scale and clean to make sure your teeth are in tip-top condition before whitening. As you may already know, there are several options available to you when it comes to whitening your teeth. These include:

Should you brush your teeth before or after using whitening strips?

There are two ways you can do this. You can opt to clean your teeth before or after putting on the whitening strips. I’ll explain to you how to do each of them. The primary goal of brushing your teeth before placing the whitening strips is to remove plaque or food particles that might hinder the penetration of the whitening agent.