Brush Before a Whitening Appointment?

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Brush Before a Whitening Appointment?

🎙️ Whitening Wednesday Episode 81: Brush Before a Whitening Appointment?

📣“Don’t let your patients brush before whitening—it causes sensitivity.” You’ve probably heard this one floating around the internet or taught by supply companies and educators. But here’s the truth: it’s a false trend that just won’t die.

This week’s episode breaks down why brushing before a whitening appointment is NOT the enemy, where this misinformation started, and what actually matters when it comes to enamel, fluoride, and prep steps.

⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The “don’t brush” whitening myth
00:56 – Where this info comes from (uneducated supply companies & trainers)
01:55 – Logic check: If brushing caused sensitivity, enamel would be in trouble daily
02:44 – Why enamel is one of the strongest structures in the body
03:42 – Charcoal toothpaste vs. regular toothpaste: when abrasion does matter
04:39 – The real science: fluoride before whitening & faulty bonding
06:08 – Brushing hard with gum disease = bleeding, not sensitivity
07:02 – My take: Don’t follow the false trend. ✅ Regular brushing is fine ⚡ Concerned about fluoride? Use a non-fluorinated option 🦷 Best practice: Provide a pre-brush station with a safe abrasive (like Fern’s Stain X Exfoliant)
07:30 – Final mic-drop: Sensitivity isn’t caused by brushing—it’s caused by misinformation.

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Thank you for your time! ✨ Happy listening! 🎧

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