{"id":24,"date":"2019-10-17T19:51:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T19:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2019-10-23T19:08:44","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T19:08:44","slug":"teeth-whitening-diet-wheaton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/17\/teeth-whitening-diet-wheaton\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Maintain Your White Teeth? Try This Diet!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_59508999__1535577887_64886-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Half white smile\" class=\"wp-image-25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_59508999__1535577887_64886-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_59508999__1535577887_64886-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_59508999__1535577887_64886.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth whitening in Wheaton is a great way to erase tough\nstains in your smile that take away from your appearance. However, many\npatients wonder how they can extend the life of their newly whitened teeth.\nWhile the results will never last forever, there are some easy ways to make\nsure your results last for months, even years in the future. One of the most\nsignificant steps you can take is to watch what you eat. Keep reading to learn\nabout the \u201cwhite diet,\u201d the best foods to maintain your white teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Important First Weeks After Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are unaware that their teeth contain small pores\non their surface that allow sensations like pressure and cold. These pores are\nalso responsible for allowing foods and drinks to stain your teeth. Under\nnormal circumstances, these pores remain small. But, after whitening, the gel\ncauses them to temporarily open for around 2 to 3 weeks, making your teeth even\nmore susceptible to staining. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to watch what you eat\nduring the weeks after your teeth whitening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the White Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The white diet is simple! As the name may suggest, you can\neat foods the color that you want your smile to be. That said, you should avoid\nfoods rich in color like marinara sauce, blueberries, or wine. If you want to\nget the most out of your whitening treatment, try eating more of these foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White rice<\/li><li>Dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cottage\ncheese<\/li><li>Pasta with white sauce<\/li><li>White wine<\/li><li>Chicken and fish<\/li><li>Water and other clear beverages<\/li><li>Mashed potatoes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This diet could be healthy in the short term, but it\u2019s\nimportant to eat a variety of foods for the best health and nutrition. Remember\nto only practice the white diet for the first few weeks after treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Else Can You Maintain Your White Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While what you eat can really affect the shade of your\nsmile, there are some other steps you can take to maintain your whitening\nresults. Primarily, maintaining an oral health routine consisting of brushing\nand flossing will keep your smile white by removing daily plaque and bacteria.\nYou can also add a nonalcoholic mouthwash for an extra layer of cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, one of the best ways to extend your results is\nto visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic\ndentist in Wheaton<\/a> for touchup appointments. This is especially a good idea\nif you have an important professional or social event on the horizon. That way,\nyou can easily erase small stains both quickly and affordably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to get the most out of your teeth whitening?\nWhether you just got treatment or are considering it for the future, the white\ndiet will ensure that your bright teeth stay that way well into the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kathy Lam takes pride in offering personalized treatment\nto her patients for the best results. Dr. Lam provides a lot of treatments that\ncan improve the appearance of the smile, and she always shows her patients how\nto maintain their results so they can make the most of their investment. For\nany questions, she can be reached through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kathylamdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (630)\n653-7720. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div><br><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth whitening in Wheaton is a great way to erase tough stains in your smile that take away from your appearance. However, many patients wonder how they can extend the life of their newly whitened teeth. 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