A Patient Leaflet: Caring for Teeth Before, During and After Professional Whitening
A take-home guide to support your whitening patients
This leaflet provides patients with practical guidance for caring for their teeth before, during and after professional whitening, with advice on oral hygiene, sensitivity care and key post-treatment considerations.
The leaflet covers:
- Daily oral care: patients are advised to brush for 2 minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, and to use floss or interdental brushes to remove plaque between teeth.
- Sensitivity care: patients are encouraged to ask their dental professional to recommend a special toothpaste with potassium nitrate, such as Sensodyne Clinical White, which can be used before, during and after whitening treatment to help care for sensitive teeth.
- Tips for after whitening: for the first 24 hours, patients are advised to avoid dark-coloured sodas, black coffee, red wine and coloured toothpaste, as well as dark fruits or vegetables with staining pigments and sugary drinks or snacks.
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