Teeth whitening
Teeth may lose their whiteness over the years due to food, drinks (coffee, wine, tea, etc.) and cigarette consumption. To correct this situation, teeth whitening process can be done. Compared to porcelain veneers, the teeth whitening process is easy, reliable, economical and more protective because the teeth are not corroded.
Why do teeth become stained and discolored?
Tooth color is personal, such as eye color and hair color. The ratio of the elements contained in the tooth relative to each other determines the color of the tooth. The enamel surface has an invisible small hole structure.
Can we get the same result in all kinds of coloring?
Yellow and slowly brown discolorations that occur over time give the best results. Dark brown, blue-gray discolorations are the discolorations that are located in the deepest structures of the tooth and are bleached. These types of discolorations usually occur as a result of the use of antibiotics such as tetracycline during the development of the tooth, and it may be necessary to increase the number of whitening sessions in order to achieve the desired result.
How is the treatment administered?
There are two types of treatment systems to choose from. The first one is the method with faster results in your dentist’s clinic (office bleaching).
How is Office type whitening done?
The whitening process is done in a single session, but the session can be repeated if necessary. For this purpose, the gums are isolated and a whitening gel is applied on the teeth. Special light sources are used to activate the gel.
How is home bleaching applied?
The home bleaching method is also performed under the control of the dentist. At the first appointment, the patient’s teeth are measured and transparent plaques are prepared to be placed on the teeth.
How soon can I get the result of the whitening process?
The bleaching process performed in the clinic lasts between 40 minutes and 1 hour on average. The color of the teeth takes its final form a few days after whitening. The whitening process done at home gives results within 1-2 weeks.
Will I feel pain while whitening?
Although not every patient may feel a little sensitivity. This situation passes within 24 hours.
Can commercially available whitening products be used?
If the dentist uses the whitening products in the markets and the dentin layer is exposed in the patient’s teeth, permanent tooth sensitivities may be encountered. Therefore, whitening spies should definitely be used under the supervision of the dentist.
Is it possible to whiten teeth that have changed color due to root canal treatment?
If there is a darker tooth in the middle of the white teeth compared to other teeth, it is a tooth that has lost its vitality or had root canal treatment. With the bleaching process to be applied to this tooth, the color of the tooth can be lightened. changed until the result is
What should I pay attention to after whitening?
It is beneficial to stay away from colored foods (tea, coffee, cigarettes, red wine, cherry juice) for 2 days after the bleaching process performed in the clinic.