Doctors' recommendations for caring for teeth after tartar cleaning

Is tea allowed

Black is contraindicated in any form or concentration.
As for green, everything is not so clear-cut. It is very useful for the oral cavity, as it helps strengthen enamel, eliminates bacterial flora, and reduces the risk of caries. At first glance, it seems that a practically colorless liquid cannot lead to coloration. However, in fact, it contains tanning components that provoke yellowness.

Thus, hygienists do not advise drinking any existing varieties of tea for 2-3 weeks.

Is coffee allowed

When researching the question of whether you can eat, smoke or drink after brushing your teeth, the first drinks that come to mind are those containing caffeine. This product is classified as prohibited because it contains a pigment that darkens the enamel. If you don’t have the strength to give up your favorite invigorating energy drink, it’s enough to go without it for a couple of days, but it’s better to abstain throughout the entire recovery period.

If you ignore this advice, the incisors, canines and molars will become gray and take on a shade even darker than they were before the ultrasound. All microscopic cracks, chips and pores are pigmented, and it will be extremely difficult to remove all this from the surfaces.

Some patients can still keep coffee in their diet, but only if they dilute it heavily with milk or cream in advance, cool it to a comfortable room temperature and drink through a straw. After this, it is important to rinse your mouth with clean drinking water or a special mouthwash.

Alcohol

Alcoholic drinks are not a contraindication after professional teeth cleaning; dentists do not express categorical prohibitions. The product does not have a negative effect on cleaned enamel. However, it is important to remember that some of its varieties are undesirable to use.

After cleansing and bleaching, you should not use products with dyes. If they are present, it is better to refrain from drinking. This feature is typical for wine (contains coloring substances of natural origin), low-alcohol cocktails of bright colors. Any alcohol that has been kept in the refrigerator for a long time is also contraindicated.

If you do drink the drink, you must rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards. It is advisable to use a special rinse aid, but if it is not available, you can take clean drinking water.

Most doctors still recommend abstaining from alcoholic beverages for a couple of days. This will help consolidate the results of cleansing procedures and protect the person from possible negative consequences.

What can you eat after cleansing?

After the procedure, dentists impose a number of restrictions on the patient’s eating behavior. In the first 2-3 days, foods that irritate tooth enamel are excluded from the diet: sour, hot, salty, sweet. The sensitivity of teeth after ultrasonic cleaning of stone is increased: bright tastes and temperature changes provoke pain.

Products containing dyes are prohibited. The list of what not to eat after brushing your teeth for tartar includes:

black tea and coffee;
colored carbonated drinks;
chocolate;
soy and balsamic vinegar;
mustard and curry spices;
red wine and grapes;
berries (blueberries, blueberries, currants);
red and orange vegetables;
sweets containing dyes.

A number of products are recommended for consumption. They strengthen tooth enamel and prevent the formation of plaque and caries. Dentists advise eating dairy products in any form. Fruits and vegetables, particularly apples, reduce the amount of tartar. It is useful to drink diluted apple juice, which dissolves plaque.

Oral care after professional hygiene

Today you underwent a complex of professional oral hygiene.

Please read these instructions carefully. Following it will reduce discomfort and also reduce the likelihood of complications.

It is not recommended to eat food within 2 hours: food containing coloring components, drinks (coffee, black, green tea, red wine), vegetables (beets, carrots), seasonings (soy sauce, curry mixture, turmeric), fruits (currants , blueberries, cherries, mulberries) are not recommended to be consumed within 12 hours.
It is not recommended to consume foods that increase tooth sensitivity: - drinks (juices, carbonated drinks) - fruits (lemons, apples).
Avoid smoking for 2-4 (preferably 12) hours. Don't forget that smoking is harmful to your health!
Avoid rinsing for 2 hours. It is recommended to drink mineral water.
After professional oral hygiene, a possible reaction of the body is the appearance of increased sensitivity of the teeth and slight bleeding of the gums. If necessary, you can use a rinse 2 times a day for 6-7 days (Chlorhexidine digluconate solution 0.05%, Miramistin, etc.) followed by application of gel to the gums and interdental spaces ("Metrogil denta", "Solcoseryl Dental adhesive paste" - two times a day for 7 days. To reduce sensitivity, you can use toothpastes labeled "sensitive" and Tousse Mousse gel containing calcium and phosphate. The gel must be applied to the teeth after brushing your teeth at night according to the instructions. Avoid taking hot and cold food during the day.If increased tooth sensitivity persists for a long time, contact your dentist.
After professional teeth cleaning, you should not use alcohol-containing mouth rinses for the first 3-7 days.
It is recommended to change your toothbrush.
It must be remembered that daily brushing of teeth is one of the most important elements of a set of oral care measures, especially if you have implants, removable and fixed dentures, artificial crowns, restorations, veneers, splinting devices, and also if braces or retainers. It is food remains that are the main culprits in the formation of plaque, and therefore the development of caries and periodontal tissue diseases - periodontitis. You should brush your teeth in front of a mirror at least twice a day, and if possible after each meal, for at least 2-3 minutes (keep an hourglass in the bathroom, it will help you keep track of time), using special hygiene products:
Oral irrigator;
Floss (dental floss);
brushes;
Superflosses (in the presence of fixed dentures);
Mouth rinses.
Regular visits to the dentist to maintain treatment results, remove tartar or bacterial plaque, and check hygiene should be made every 6 months. Patients treated with orthodontic structures require professional hygiene every 3-6 months.

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Which products are safe

Dentists recommend consuming foods that are not only safe, but also healthy for your teeth. It is advisable to include foods containing minerals (calcium and fluorine) as well as vitamins (A, EC) into your daily diet. Quick fastening of the enamel will allow you to quickly return to your usual diet and favorite dishes.

Experts determine the main list of foods that can be eaten after teeth whitening at the dentist:

any dairy products that do not contain dyes or coloring fillers;
fruits and vegetables of dull colors;
natural seafood;
poultry and egg whites;
pasta, cereals and potatoes;
any cabbage, with the exception of red cabbage;
bakery products;
celery or asparagus (steamed).

When following a white diet after teeth whitening, the list of acceptable foods includes all those foods that do not have a coloring effect.

It is recommended to adhere to these particular products in order to avoid not only staining, but also damage to the enamel. Weakened enamel can react to sour, salty and spicy foods, which will “eat away” the unprotected enamel, thus provoking the development of infectious or inflammatory processes. It is also not advisable to consume rough food to prevent damage to the surface of the teeth.

Why can’t you eat after tooth extraction (removal)?

Tooth extraction involves serious intervention in the dentofacial apparatus. Any additional injury in the first hours after surgery is strictly prohibited. This also applies to food, which, if it gets into the wound, can cause pain and inflammation.

In addition, you can’t eat because:

pressure on the injured gum causes bleeding and severe pain;
hot, cold food irritates tissues, which leads to swelling, inflammation, bleeding;
Along with food, microbes enter the oral cavity, which instantly provoke an inflammatory process in the open socket
Efforts to chew food bring additional discomfort, which, in turn, slows down healing;
a blood clot inside the wound serves as a kind of barrier against bacteria, and food can damage or move it;
due to the penetration of food debris into the wound, alveolitis may develop;
even soft foods can easily injure damaged gum tissue, which is very bad for healing and overall well-being.

After tooth extraction, the condition is very painful and stressful, and the anesthesia does not immediately stop working, so you usually don’t want or need to eat.

Other recommendations

Professional whitening in order to prevent negative consequences requires special dental care, which is not limited only to a white diet.

Dentists advise patients to adhere to several rules in the first two weeks:

oral hygiene should be gentle (select a brush with soft bristles, a toothpaste without abrasive particles, use rinses, refuse irrigators and dental floss);
women should give up colored lipstick and replace it with hygienic lipstick or transparent gloss;
pay attention to the medications they take; they should not contain dyes;
To maintain the whitening effect, it is advisable to have your teeth professionally cleaned every six months.

If you do not follow the recommendations after dental teeth whitening, you may experience rapid darkening of the enamel. After just three weeks, the effect of the procedure may no longer be noticeable. But the consequences for dental health are much more serious, since weakened oral tissues are easily susceptible to infectious and inflammatory processes.

A white diet is one of the necessary conditions for maintaining the effect of a beautiful smile after teeth whitening. A two-week dietary restriction will allow you to enjoy the results for a long time and keep your teeth healthy.

Basic Precautions

To understand whether you can drink alcohol after brushing your teeth, you should familiarize yourself with the main restrictions imposed by this procedure. Despite the fact that whitening is a simple and safe procedure, precautions must be taken for several days after the procedure. These include :

Taking care of tooth enamel. After the procedure, teeth become sensitive to temperature and increased acidity. In order not to damage the enamel, you should stick to a diet in the first days, refusing to consume acidic foods and drinks. You should also avoid eating spicy and salty foods. The food temperature should be comfortable, since hot or cold foods negatively affect the enamel.
To give up smoking. If you cannot completely quit this habit, you need to abstain from it in the first days. After brushing your teeth, the enamel becomes especially sensitive and quickly darkens from tobacco smoke.
Using a soft toothbrush. For 3 days, you should brush your teeth only with a device that does not harm them. Next, you can move on to using a medium-hard brush.
Refusal of foods with a lot of dyes. They should not be consumed for 2-3 days after the manipulation. Because of them, the teeth may darken again.
Choosing a quality toothpaste. To maintain healthy teeth, you should use a toothpaste containing fluoride.

These recommendations should be followed by everyone who has undergone whitening. But these rules should be followed especially strictly by people with sensitive teeth.

If pain occurs, you must inform your doctor about it. He must prescribe special medications to help neutralize unpleasant phenomena. They must be taken according to the instructions.

After cleaning, you need to take care of your teeth to keep them white for a long time. This is possible by following the following recommendations :

Use high-quality hygiene products.
Don't smoke or do it less often.
Include solid foods in your diet.
Regularly undergo preventive examinations at the dentist.
Treat oral diseases.
Change toothbrushes in a timely manner.

Following these rules allows your teeth to remain white for a long period. If you neglect them, the effect obtained after cleaning will be lost within 1-2 months.

What to do if your tooth becomes sensitive after installing a filling?

If after installation the tooth reacts to cold or hot, but the required 2 weeks have already passed, you need to urgently go to the dentist. The exception is recently treated pulpitis. In this case, increased sensitivity persists for up to a month.

The specialist will conduct a diagnosis and determine the cause of this phenomenon. This could be the consequences of poor quality filling installation, inflammation or similar diseases. The most common cause of pain is the occurrence of repeated caries. In this case, the destruction of the enamel continues.

When can you smoke after ultrasonic teeth cleaning?

Specialists are strictly prohibited from smoking after the procedure. Since as a result of the procedure, the enamel loses its protective film, the tars from tobacco smoke will penetrate even more actively into the surface layer of the teeth, and they will turn yellow in 2-3 days.

Therefore, before resuming your addiction to a bad habit, you should wait 3-4 days. It is during this period that a new protective layer will appear on the teeth.

If, however, nicotine addiction is very strong, and there is no way to tolerate it, then after each smoking it is necessary to thoroughly brush your teeth.

We keep it clean!

Both after whitening and after professional hygienic teeth cleaning with ultrasound, tooth sensitivity increases, although in the case of ultrasound cleaning, unpleasant painful sensations do not occur as often and are not as pronounced. Therefore, in order to protect yourself from possible discomfort, you need to reconsider your usual diet and temporarily exclude hot, cold, sour, salty, and sweet dishes from the menu.

In addition, for the first week after removing soft dental deposits and removing tartar, you should stop smoking and consuming any foods and drinks that have coloring properties. The list of foods that should be excluded from the diet includes berries (blackberries, blueberries, black grapes and currants), vegetables (carrots, beets, tomatoes, pumpkin, red cabbage, etc.), drinks (black tea, coffee, chocolate , cocoa, lemonades and carbonated sweet drinks), juices with the addition of natural and artificial colors.

The specialists of our dental clinic recommend that all patients, after professional teeth cleaning, be sure to adhere to the rules of thorough oral hygiene - if possible, brush your teeth after every meal or use special hygiene devices (toothpicks, floss, etc.).

What is tartar and what are the causes of its appearance?

Tartar is hardened plaque that forms on the visible part of the tooth (crown) and under the gum.

The reasons for its appearance are natural, but the consequences can cause pathologies in the oral cavity.

Initially, food particles stick to the enamel. Bacteria begin to actively multiply in them. A dental plaque is formed, which looks like a soft, light plaque. Plaque can be easily removed by regular tooth brushing. But if this does not happen, then food debris, dead cells of the mucous membrane, calcium and phosphorus salts from saliva are layered on the soft plaque. They crystallize and harden.

Mineralization occurs on average within 12 days. Soft plaque turns into hard plaque. Tartar has a rough surface, onto which more and more elements “cling.”

Attention: A bacterial film on teeth forms within 16 hours. Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day.

Photo of plaque, male jaw

Why hard deposits form

Plaque formation is inevitable, but there are a number of factors that accelerate the process:

Irregular hygiene. Particularly active formation of plaque and stone occurs at night: salivation decreases, a person swallows less often, and does not move the tongue. This creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth.
Poor hygiene. Brushing teeth with horizontal movements does not affect hard-to-reach areas. The interdental spaces should be cleaned by moving the brush vertically.
Diet. A large amount of sweet and starchy foods leads to the sticking of carbohydrates to the enamel and the proliferation of pathogenic microflora. To reduce the rate of plaque formation, you should eat fresh, firm vegetables and fruits. Chewing the fibrous pulp for a long time partially helps remove plaque.
Physiological features. Incorrect bite and crowded teeth make proper cleaning difficult.
Metabolic disorders. The composition of saliva changes, its bactericidal properties decrease.
Smoking. Cigarette tar settles on the teeth, causing the formation of films and plaques.

Alcohol after brushing teeth

Doctors do not make a categorical ban on use. But they still advise you to give up this addiction completely, or wait a few days after the procedure. And they advise you to avoid drinks that contain dyes or cause discomfort (for example, cold drinks). It is worth limiting your use:

red wines – high content of natural pigments;
low-alcohol drinks and energy drinks in cans containing unknown chemicals that give very bright colors to liquids;
Avoid drinking very cold drinks.

Professional teeth cleaning

Professional teeth cleaning is a procedure for mechanical or ultrasonic removal of tartar, plaque and pigmentation from the surfaces of teeth, as well as from hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity. Hygienic cleaning must be done by everyone, without exception, at least 2 times a year.

But this procedure is especially useful and vital for owners of orthodontic structures in the oral cavity, such as implants, braces, and veneers. For those who wear braces, this procedure is very relevant. Since it is not possible to carry out high-quality teeth cleaning at home.

Professional cleaning is also carried out for those who decide to undergo dental treatment or enamel whitening.

Why do you need a diet?

The teeth whitening procedure involves influencing the natural or acquired shade of enamel with a special device or means for “evaporating” the dark pigment.
Subsequently, the protective layer of enamel becomes thinner. It takes about 10–14 days for it to fully recover. If the still fragile tooth enamel can be affected by dyes, then there is a high probability of staining the surface of the teeth. To prevent this result, dentists have developed a special white diet that excludes a number of “colored” foods from the diet.

Before the procedure or after its completion, the dentist gives the patient the necessary recommendations about acceptable and prohibited products after teeth whitening. Neglecting the recommendations can cause not only darkening of the enamel, but also the development of caries.