Impact of Dietary Counseling on Efficacy of Tooth Bleaching

The Impact of Dietary Counseling on the Efficacy of Tooth Bleaching: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study will be to evaluate if subjects submitted to a white diet counseling during home dental bleaching will present better results than subjects that maintained their usual diets. Forty patients will be divided into two groups and randomly allocated to each group: usual diet (control) or white diet, avoiding dye-containing food and beverages. patients will be assessed through a food frequency questionnaire and color measurement using a spectrophotometer at baseline and six months after bleaching.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults, aged 18 or higher;
• Central incisors with shade A2 or darker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergone previous dental bleaching procedures;
• Under orthodontic treatment;
• Pregnant or lactating women.