CAN I WAER CREST WHITESTRIPS OVERNIGHT WHILE I SLEEP? No, do not wear Whitestrips overnight or while sleeping. These treatments are designed to be worn for the recommended usage time only. PLEASE do NOT brush immediately BEFORE applying your Crest Whitestrips.

Since the left over gel isn’t harmful, you can do any of the following:

1. Rinse your mouth with water.
2. Wipe the gel off your teeth.
3. Brush it off.
4. Leave it, as it will dissolve eventually.

It’s OK to rinse with an over the counter mouthwash after using Crest 3D White Whitestrips. We recommend using Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse to help maintain your whiter teeth.

After teeth whitening, the teeth are particularly porous and can easily absorb colored substances from foods and beverages. It is, therefore, important to avoid such foods for at least 48 hours after the procedure to prevent staining.

Rinse: Rinse your mouth as soon as possible to minimize the risk of stains if you drink coffee, tea, red wine, or cola, or eat foods that are likely to stain your white teeth.

Foods You Can Eat after a Teeth Whitening: White fish. Potatoes with skins removed. French fries. Plain potato chips.

If you want to keep your brilliant smile shining bright white, here are a few guidelines to follow after whitening your teeth.

• Avoid Drinking Colored Beverages.
• Don’t Eat Foods That Stain.
• Cut Out Tobacco Products.
• Avoid Colored Dental Hygiene Products.

Myth: Repeated Whitening Damages Enamel 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.

When our tooth enamel grows thin, it slowly exposes the dentin, giving it a yellowish color. It’s not uncommon to notice your teeth growing yellow as you grow older. If you find some of your teeth growing white while other parts are turning yellow after whitening, it might be a sign that you’ve got thin tooth enamel.

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.

White spots on the surface of your teeth are usually the result of a loss of minerals in your tooth’s enamel layer. It is not uncommon for patients to notice these white spots on the surface of their teeth, especially after completing an at-home teeth whitening treatment.

To preserve the effects of teeth whitening treatment, patients should avoid dark-colored foods and beverages (including coffee) for at least 48 hours after treatment.

Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after you have removed the trays and finished the whitening session. After each use, rinse them out with water, dry it, and store it on the models. Please also brush your teeth to remove the whitening gel left behind.

Other Tips for the Post-Whitening Period By all means brush your teeth after having them whitened. But make sure to use a soft bristle brush and a low or non-abrasive form of toothpaste. Your may want to use a formula designed for sensitive teeth. Drink all the plain water you like.

Avoid vegetables like carrots, spinach, beans and broccoli. The only exception is cauliflower. Some fruits are acceptable if you peel their skin, like apples, cucumbers and pears. Avoid coffee, red wine, soft drinks, tea and fruit juices like cranberry, grape, orange and tomato juice.

After undergoing a tooth whitening procedure, there may be a period of pain or sensitivity that lasts up to 72 hours. This irritation is made even worse when you eat foods that are either too hot or too cold. Therefore, whatever you eat, make sure that it is at the room temperature.

Do not consume such foods in the days following your teeth whitening. Examples of such foods include tomato sauce, carrots, blueberries, strawberries, dark marinades, chocolate, chili and popsicles. The general rule of thumb is if the food or beverage in question will stain a white shirt, it should be avoided.