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Teeth whitening procedure is one of the most popular services in dental clinics. It is not only affordable, but also very effective. In order for the whitening effect to last as long as possible, a number of rules must be observed. After getting a snow-white smile, the teeth become excessively porous for a while, which leads to their increased sensitivity. In addition, they begin to absorb various coloring pigments more strongly.
White (transparent) diet – a diet after teeth whitening, which implies the rejection of foods and drinks that contain dyes. For a certain period of time, tooth enamel that has undergone a whitening procedure retains increased porosity and sensitivity. The white diet is designed specifically to preserve the beauty and whiteness of teeth. It is rich in foods that are high in protein and calcium. It is no secret that they have a positive effect on the condition of the teeth in general.
The white diet involves the following rules:
Dairy products and milk must have a fat content of at least 4%.
Acid fruits should not be eaten. First of all, this applies to citrus fruits.
15 minutes before meals, you need to drink 150 ml of non-carbonated mineral water.
Salt and sugar are removed from the menu altogether.
Allowed White Diet Foods
Foods that can be eaten while on a diet:
Dairy produce
Seafood and white fish meat.
Chicken and rabbit.
Vegetables: celery, potatoes, white beans, asparagus, cauliflower.
Fruits: apples, pears, bananas.
Walnuts.
Rice and other cereals.
Tofu.
White mushrooms.
Eggs (whites).
Bread and pasta, manufactured and wholemeal flour.
Prohibited foods of the white diet
Foods that are forbidden to be eaten during the white diet:
Drinks containing caffeine: black and green tea, Coca-Cola, coffee, Red Bull.
Drinks and products containing cocoa: dark and milk chocolate, instant cocoa.
Vegetables: beets, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins and carrots.
Products containing coloring pigments: juice, wine, ice cream, sweets.
Berries: strawberry, bird cherry, black currant, blueberry, blueberry, honeysuckle.
Spices: paprika, basil, turmeric, saffron, curry.
Fruits: oranges, grapefruits, melon, mango, pomegranate, cherry, plum, dark grapes, sweet cherries.
Days | Breakfast | Snack | Dinner | Dinner |
1 and 4 | Oatmeal with milk, cottage cheese, raisins, fermented baked milk | Yogurt, kraga, banana | Two boiled eggs, green tea with milk, cottage cheese with sour cream | Pear, yogurt |
2 and 5 | Rice porridge with honey, milky green tea, curdled milk | Peach, yogurt | Cheesecakes with milk | Creamy ice cream, banana |
3 and 6 | Cabbage stewed with sour cream, milk | Plum, stew | Oatmeal with honey, green milk tea | Salad with eggs, cheese and sour cream, milk |
7 | Rice pudding, kefir | Cottage cheese with prunes and sour cream | Steamed fish, coleslaw, potatoes, milk | Apple and banana puree |
Pros and cons of the white diet
Pros of the white milk diet:
Thanks to the diet, you can save the result that was obtained during the teeth whitening procedure for a long time.
During the diet, body fat will go away, as fatty foods are removed from the menu.
The foods that a person consumes during a diet meet the principles of proper nutrition. They do not contain sugar, acid, harmful chemical additives and dyes.
Disadvantages of the dairy diet:
Not everyone can withstand a diet; disruptions are possible on it.
Since some foods are excluded from the menu during the diet, the body may lack a number of nutrients.
How long to diet?
The first two days after bleaching, the diet should be followed very strictly. However, this is not bad at all, since in parallel you can get rid of several kilograms of excess weight. At this time, you can not eat foods that contain at least a minimal set of coloring pigments.
After 2 days, you can drink coloring drinks, but only through a straw. Thus, you need to eat for 1-2 weeks. If you follow these recommendations, then the enamel is guaranteed not to darken or stain. Provided that the rules of the diet have been violated, you must immediately brush your teeth.
General recommendations of specialists
General recommendations to follow after undergoing a teeth whitening procedure:
You should stop using toothpaste that contains a large amount of acid.
After eating, you need to brush your teeth, you can even without using toothpaste.
It is necessary to ensure that no plaque has formed on the teeth, so they should be cleaned with special care.
To prevent food particles from remaining between the teeth, you need to use dental floss.
It is good to use a fluoride-containing balm for rinsing the mouth.
Lipstick should be chosen not bright, one that does not leave marks on the teeth.
At least during the day after the teeth whitening procedure, you should give up cigarettes. The resins contained in tobacco smoke penetrate into fragile enamel and quickly change its color.
Противопоказания
The diet should not be followed by people who have intolerance to the products included in it. It can not be practiced by women who are carrying a child, children, the elderly. The diet should be abandoned for patients who suffer from chronic diseases of the digestive system. So that the diet does not harm the body, you need to consult a doctor before starting it to find possible contraindications. If they are not, then the diet can be practiced. Besides the fact that it will allow you to keep the tooth enamel snow-white, a person will be able to lose weight.
Conclusion
If you do not follow a diet, then the procedure for whitening your teeth will be a waste of money. No other way will keep your teeth white.
14 days after bleaching, you can make the menu more diverse. Introduce familiar foods gradually so as not to harm their own health. If possible, you need to stop eating bright vegetables and fruits, as well as semi-finished products.