Bleaching / Teeth Whitening

How many different types of dental bleaching methods are there?

There are 4 different methodology for teeth bleaching and whitening.

At-Home teeth bleaching
In-Office teeth bleaching (bleaching at the clinic)
Single tooth bleaching (Whitening of the root canal treated tooth from the inside out)
Combined teeth bleaching (Bleaching at home and at the clinic together)

How do I know which whitening method is best for me?

If your teeth are close to white in color and you just want to make them a few shades lighter, laser or at-home teeth whitening may be sufficient. However, if your teeth are discolored due to smoking or drinking too much coffee or tea, the most effective whitening method will be the combined whitening method. In order for us to decide on the appropriate teeth whitening method, you need to be examined.

How is at home bleaching done?

Personalized teeth whitening molds are prepared by taking the size of the mouth. A certain amount of bleaching gel (10 to 15% carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide) is applied to the molds.

How long does home teeth whitening take?

It is a treatment that lasts 10 to 15 days if the molds are used for 4 to 6 hours during the day, and 8 to 10 days if used at night.

What is in-office teeth bleaching?

It is a teeth whitening method applied in the clinic. It is a suitable method for patients with time constraints. The application time is shorter than other methods. The whitening gel is applied to the teeth by the dentist and activated using UV light or laser. The process takes an average of 1 hour. This procedure is also known as "Laser whitening" and the world's best teeth whitening method is currently the teeth whitening method with Philips Zoom.

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What is combined teeth bleaching?

In this method, home and in-office bleaching methods are applied in a combined way. After the application in the office or clinic, the process is reinforced by bleaching at home for 2-3 days.

What are the things that should not be forgotten after bleaching?

Just as with other bleaching methods, after biological bleaching, especially in the first two weeks after the procedure, all colored drinks such as tea, coffee, and wine, soft drinks, such as coke, and tobacco products should be avoided. Otherwise, teeth may discolor early after the bleaching.

What is single tooth whitening (internal whitening)?

It is applied to teeth that change color after root canal treatment. The filling in the tooth is removed, a whitening gel is applied to that space, and then the tooth is closed with a temporary filling. The sessions are repeated at intervals of 3 days until the desired color is achieved.

Are there any harm or side effects of teeth whitening?

Whitening may cause a little sensitivity in the teeth. This sensitivity can be to air, hot or cold food and drink. This is a normal and expected side effect. Tooth sensitivity is expected to disappear within 24-48 hours. In an unexpected situation, our doctors should be consulted.

What are the causes of discoloration of teeth?

There are 4 different methodology for teeth bleaching and whitening.

Physiological coloration throughout life
Color change after amalgam filling
Antibiotic use in infancy
Antibiotic use during pregnancy
Color change from inside the tooth due to root canal treatment
Staining on the tooth surface due to coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine and long-term mouthwash consumption
Antibiotic use in infancy
Color change due to bleeding inside the tooth due to tissue death in the tooth as a result of trauma

Does whitening damage teeth?

As long as the teeth whitening process is done by the dentist, it is completely harmless for the teeth.

Do you want to make your teeth more whiter and brighter?

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