Appointment Care Instructions
Teeth Whitening
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Appointment Information
We are so excited you're here! You have taken the step to boost your confidence. But more importantly we are honored that you choose us to give that to you. Our process is a team effort so please be sure to follow each step closely. There is a lot of important information here on this page, so be sure to bookmark it to reference back to in the future. If you have any questions at all please contact us!
** FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE REQUIRE THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR ELECTRONIC CONSENT FORM FROM THE EMAIL YOUR RECEIVED WITHIN 24 HOURS **
Pre Care Appointment Instructions
Before the Treatment:
▪ To avoid possible gum irritation, do not brush your teeth the day of your whitening appointment. You may rinse with mouth wash.
▪ It is recommended that you eat prior to your appointment.
▪ You will not be able to eat or drink anything but water for at least 2 hours after your whitening.
▪ Be sure to double check the appointment time, this will have the entire duration of the appointment so make sure your schedule allows for the time scheduled.
▪ Eat a meal or food before hand. You will have to wait a minimum of 2 hours after your session of only drinking water.
▪ Drink a lot of water 24 hours before your appointment. This will help mineralize your teeth and cut down on some sensitivity.
▪ DO NOT floss or brush your teeth at least 4 hours before your appointment. This will help cut down on gum irritation and the possibility of blanching. You may rinse with mouthwash. When brushing the day of your appointment, brush lightly.
▪ Feel free to bring headphones to listen to some music or a podcast for entertainment during the service.
▪ To avoid possible gum irritation, do not brush your teeth for at least 4 hours prior to your appointment. You may rinse with mouthwash. When brushing the day of your appointment, brush lightly.
▪You may rinse with mouthwash. When brushing the day of your appointment, brush lightly.You may want to bring chapstick or lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and comfortable during the service.
Appointment After Care Instructions
▪ Drinking water for the next 2 hours will decrease possible sensitivity. Avoid any other food or beverages for the next 2 hours.
▪ Do not smoke or chew tobacco for at least 2 hours.
▪ IF you did the Shield and Shimmer add on, you are good to eat and drink normally 2 hours after the appointment.
▪ IF you DID NOT do the Shield and Shimmer add on, you need to avoid any dark colored food or beverages for at least 24 hours. NO: coffee, tea, soda, cool-aid, red wine, tomato sauce, red meat, dark colored vegetables, or anything with heavy color for at least 24-hours. If it can stain a t-shirt it can stain your teeth! YES: water, white wine, white chicken, pork, turkey, noodles, white cheese, potatoes, etc. after 2 hours.
▪ Next 48 hours: brush very gently with a white toothpaste, DO NOT BRUSH GUMS, avoid using a whitening or baking soda toothpaste.
▪ Any sensitivity is typically gone within 24-hours. You may choose to purchase the DaVinci desensitizing gel or consider and OTC pain reliever.
Be sure to ask us about your home maintenance kit and/or whitening pen to help maintain your smile.
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