I totally get the worry—I was convinced I’d mess something up and ruin the results. Ended up eating a ton of plain Greek yogurt and even some applesauce (hoping that was okay). The “white diet” is way harder than it sounds, especially when you’re anxious about every bite. My teeth didn’t feel gritty either, but I kept checking in the mirror just in case.
I remember feeling the same way about the “white diet”—it’s a lot trickier than it sounds, right? I worried about applesauce too, but my dentist said as long as it’s not colored or acidic, it’s usually fine. Did you notice any sensitivity after eating yogurt? I found cold foods made my teeth tingle for a few days. I kept checking my teeth in different lights... paranoia or just being careful?
That “white diet” nearly drove me up the wall—I kept thinking, what counts as white? Is mashed potato okay? White bread but not toast? I swear, I practically interrogated my dentist. Applesauce was a big question mark for me too, but I ended up going with the unsweetened kind and just hoped for the best.
Yogurt was weirdly hit or miss. Sometimes it was fine, other times I’d get that little zing, especially if it was cold. I think it’s just part of the deal after whitening. For a week, I was like a vampire avoiding anything with color or temperature. And checking my teeth in every mirror, under every light—totally normal, in my opinion. Paranoia? Maybe a bit, but after spending that much time and money, who wouldn’t want to make sure it actually worked?
Honestly, I still find myself avoiding coffee out of habit, and it’s been months. Old habits die hard...
That whole “white diet” thing stressed me out too. My dentist gave me a list, but it was so vague—like, is pasta okay if it’s not drowned in sauce? I remember standing in the grocery aisle debating between different yogurts, wondering if one would make my teeth hurt more than the other. It’s wild how careful you have to be, especially after spending all that money.
I totally get checking your teeth in every mirror. I did the same, even in the car visor, just to make sure they stayed as bright as that first day. The paranoia feels justified after all the effort. And about coffee—honestly, I still hesitate before drinking tea, and it’s been ages since my whitening. I guess some habits stick around longer than expected.
But hey, it sounds like you did everything right, even if it made you a little anxious. Can’t blame you for wanting to protect your investment. Did your sensitivity go away pretty quickly? I had twinges for a couple weeks and worried it might last forever... but thankfully it faded eventually.
I totally relate to the confusion about the “white diet.” When my teen got whitening done, I was constantly second-guessing what foods were “safe”—even plain rice seemed risky some days. The sensitivity freaked me out too, but it faded after a week or two. You did everything you could, honestly. The stress is real, but it’s worth it to see those bright teeth last.
