Your teeth might not look or feel like a sponge—but they are filled with pores. The pores in your…

Your teeth might not look or feel like a sponge—but they are filled with pores. The pores in your teeth allow the whitening gel to be absorbed and push out the stains currently taking up space, which is why your teeth are able to become whiter in such a short period of time.

After whitening your teeth, the pores remain open and are susceptible to stains—that’s why we recommend not eating anything dark in color for at least the first 24 hours after an in-chair visit. If you whiten your teeth at home, we recommend doing so before bed as the pores will be open while you sleep, lessening the risk of any stains occurring as you likely won’t be consuming food during your slumber.

Ready to book your teeth whitening visit? Contact our practice at Apple Dental for an appointment. We can’t wait to help you achieve your smile goals.