Before your Treatment
Preparing for your teeth whitening session is simple – Just brush your teeth before your appointment.
💡 Tip: Applying lip balm beforehand can help prevent your lips from drying out during treatment. (Don’t worry, we also provide lip balm in the clinic!)
It is not necessary to have a professional dental cleaning before your whitening treatment. However, we do recommend keeping up with your routine six-month dental checkups for overall oral health.
When You Arrive
You’ll be warmly welcomed by one of our friendly technicians, who will:
✔️ Guide you through a brief consultation
✔️ Explain the process and answer any questions
✔️ Ensure you’re comfortable in our relaxing treatment environment
The Whitening Process:
1️⃣ We’ll start by inserting a cheek retractor to keep your lips away from your teeth, and we’ll take an initial shade measurement using a professional shade guide. This helps us track your results!
2️⃣ We’ll apply a special accelerator preparation to get your teeth ready for whitening.
3️⃣ The first layer of whitening gel is applied, and the laser light is positioned to activate it. This will kick off the first 15-minute session.
4️⃣ After the first session, we’ll remove the gel and apply a fresh layer before starting the second 15-minute session.
5️⃣ The process is repeated for a third and final 15-minute session to maximise your results.
6️⃣ Once the final session is complete, you’ll rinse your mouth and see your brighter, whiter smile!
Throughout the treatment, we’ll check in with you to make sure you’re comfortable. There’s no pain involved. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your treatment!
After Care Notes – The 24-Hour Diet
For the first 24 hours after your treatment, your teeth are more susceptible to staining. To maintain your whitening results, avoid:
🚫 Dark drinks – Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit juices, coloured soft or alcoholic drinks
🚫 Dark foods – Bolognese, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and all fruits (except bananas)
🚫 Smoking – This will stain your teeth immediately
🚫 Coloured toothpaste & mouthwash – Avoid red or blue varieties
✅ Safe foods & drinks:
- Plain chicken, white fish, potatoes, plain pasta, white rice, egg whites, and bananas
- Clear drinks such as water, white lemonade, skimmed milk, and clear alcohol with clear mixers (e.g., gin & tonic)
Click here for more tips and tricks on how to make your teeth whitening results last longer
What Food & Drinks Can I Have During the 24 Hours?
We often get asked, “What food and drinks are safe after my treatment?”
Below is a handy go-to list of approved foods and drinks.
Safe Foods:
- Egg whites
- White fish
- White rice & pasta
- Skinless chicken/turkey
- Peeled, cooked potatoes
- White cheese
- Rice Krispies
- Bananas
- Cauliflower
Safe Drinks:
- Still/sparkling water
- Tonic/soda water
- Skimmed milk
- White lemonade
- Clear coconut water (not coconut milk!)
- Clear alcohol with clear mixers (vodka & white soda, gin & tonic)
Remember: If a food or drink would stain a white shirt, it can stain your teeth!
Stick to the white diet for 24 hours to keep your smile at its brightest.
