Recovery timeline
- First 24–48 hours
- Choose 'white' foods: rice, chicken, milk, white fish
- Drink water; use a straw for other drinks
- Use desensitising toothpaste if sensitive
- The first week
- Sensitivity usually settles within a few days
- Continue gentle brushing
- Use home trays only as instructed
What to avoid
- Coffee, tea, red wine, cola, curry, berries for 48 hours
- Smoking
- Acidic drinks immediately after whitening
Contact the clinic promptly if you notice
- Severe or persisting sensitivity
- Gum soreness or white patches that do not fade in a day
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-09-23 · Treating specialist: Dr. Fariba Alnoory
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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