How to Maintain Your Teeth Whitening Results

Protecting Your Investment

Professional teeth whitening delivers stunning results, but maintaining that brightness requires ongoing care. At FB Dental Yarrabilba, we help patients extend their whitening results with practical, sustainable strategies.

Watch Your Diet

Dark-coloured foods and beverages stain teeth over time. Coffee, tea, red wine, cola, and berries are common culprits. Soy sauce, curry, and tomato-based sauces also contribute to staining. You don't need to eliminate these entirely, but moderate consumption and rinse with water afterward.

Use a Straw

When drinking staining beverages, use a straw to minimise contact with front teeth. This simple habit significantly reduces staining from iced coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fruit juices.

Maintain Excellent Oral Hygiene

Brush twice daily with whitening toothpaste (gentle formulas designed for whitened teeth). Floss daily to prevent staining between teeth. Consider an electric toothbrush for more thorough plaque removal. Good hygiene prevents new stains from setting in.

Avoid Tobacco

Smoking and chewing tobacco cause severe tooth discolouration. Tobacco stains penetrate enamel and are difficult to remove. Quitting tobacco is the single most effective step for maintaining white teeth (and overall health).

Touch-Up Treatments

Even with perfect care, some re-staining occurs naturally over months and years. Professional touch-ups every 6-12 months maintain optimal brightness. If you have take-home trays from FB Dental, periodic applications keep your smile brilliant between professional treatments.

Need whitening touch-ups or maintenance advice? Contact FB Dental Yarrabilba to schedule your appointment.