Blanqueamiento dental
¿Cuánto tiempo después de utilizar las cubetas de blanqueamiento en casa o en el consultorio debo evitar los alimentos que manchan los dientes?
Q: Me hice un blanqueamiento dental profesional el sábado. Mi dentista me dijo que siguiera blanqueándome los dientes durante la semana siguiente con las cubetas. He evitado los alimentos que manchan durante 48 horas y estoy intentando comer principalmente alimentos blancos, pero ya ha pasado una semana y me gustaría volver a beber té (sin pajita). ¿Puedo hacerlo sin dejar de usar las cubetas?
A: It is best to avoid foods that cause staining after you just did teeth whitening or teeth bleaching, such as blackberries, blueberries, or other staining drinks, such as red wine, coffee, and tea, for at least a week. Keep in mind that any food that can stain your white shirt can also stain your teeth!
However, be informed that since the enamel ( the outer layer of your tooth) is POROUS, it can get stained and darkened over time. Your pearly whites will stay longer if you practice a good oral hygiene regimen, such as brushing and flossing after each meal. Unfortunately, there are so many preservatives and food-staining additives in our foods that, eventually, the whitening will need touch-ups or redo, depending on your dietary habits and hygiene regimen.
You must know that teeth bleaching is never permanent; for more permanent teeth whitening, there are more choices, such as porcelain veneers, in which the color of the porcelain is stable, and there will be no staining to the dental veneers since there is no porosity. For more info on teeth whitening and teeth bleaching, click here: https://www.celebritydentist.
