What is Teeth Whitening?
Bleaching is the process applied to lighten the color of teeth that have changed color for various reasons, a few tones for the person.
Teeth whitening is done for aesthetic purposes. A beam that accelerates the whitening is applied on the whitening substance applied on the teeth. A session can take 40-50 minutes. If the color tone is not at the desired level, a few more sessions can be applied with 10-15 days intervals.
Who Wants to Do Teeth Whitening?
We can divide those who want teeth whitening into 2 groups;
Group 1; Those who feel the need for whitening due to external factors such as staining, yellowing, etc. on their teeth, but those whose teeth are originally white.
Group 2; Those who feel the need for whitening due to external factors such as staining, yellowing, etc. on their teeth, but those whose teeth are not originally white (have internal coloring).
1. The problem of those in the Group 1 can be solved easily with tooth cleaning and at a much more affordable price than teeth whitening. Details >>
2. The problem of those in the group 2 can be solved by the tooth whitening process that we have explained in this section (that is, on this web page).” [1]
Teeth Whitening Methods
Teeth whitening service is offered in our dental clinic located in Gebze. Teeth Whitening can be applied in two different ways;
Teeth Whitening in the Clinic (Office Bleaching):
It is applied by the dentist in the dental clinic. The gums are covered with a protective material so that they are not damaged by the whitening gel.
Whitening gel is applied to the front faces of the teeth and special light is applied to speed up the process. Since the active ingredient in the gel used is intense, more successful results can be obtained compared to home bleaching.
It is applied by the dentist in the clinical environment. The gums are covered with a protective material so that they are not damaged by the whitening gel.
Home Whitening (Bleaching):
It is a whitening method that can be applied at home. Before sleeping, the teeth are cleaned by brushing and the gel is placed on the application plate and the plate is attached to the mouth. Whitening lasts all night.
In the home bleaching method, it gives less successful results than the office bleaching method, since the concentration of the bleaching agent is lower in the gel used.
The home bleaching method is mostly applied in order to consolidate the treatment following the teeth whitening (office bleaching) process performed in the clinic.
Teeth Whitening, Is It Needed? Is It a Cosmetic Procedure?
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure in general. However, if the color of the teeth is disturbing enough to affect the psychology of the person, then teeth whitening becomes a necessity. [1]
Is Teeth Whitening Always Successful?
The source and intensity of the discoloration on the teeth, the structure of the tooth and the quality of the applied whitening material affect the result. In teeth whitening, usually very successful results are obtained. [1]
Duration of Preserving the Color of Whitened Teeth
The color obtained as a result of the teeth whitening process performed in the clinics can last for 1-3 years on average. [1] A person’s eating and drinking habits affect this period. This period may be shortened in people who consume too much tea, coffee, cigarettes and foods containing dyes. [1]
Things to Consider After Teeth Whitening
Things to consider after teeth whitening are [1];
- Sensitivity can be felt in the teeth for one to two days after the whitening process. In this case, painkillers can be taken.
- The bleaching reaction continues until 24 hours after the procedure. For this reason, foods and beverages containing coloring substances should not be consumed for at least one day after the procedure. (Such as teas, coffee, fruit juices, tomato paste, curry, sauce foods)
- No cigarettes should be consumed for 24 hours after bleaching. Then it should be reduced, if possible, completely abandoned.
- Acidic drinks may increase sensitivity after the procedure. It should not be consumed for a day or two.
- Tooth brushing and use of dental floss should be done with care as usual.
Considerations After Teeth Whitening
Things to consider after teeth whitening are as follows [1];
- Sensitivity may be felt in the teeth for a day or two after the whitening procedure. In this case, painkillers can be taken.
- The bleaching reaction continues until 24 hours after the procedure. For this reason, foods and beverages containing coloring matter should not be consumed for at least one day after the procedure. (Tea, coffee, fruit juices, tomato paste, curry, sauces, etc.)
- After the bleaching process, no cigarettes should be consumed for 24 hours. Then it should be reduced, if possible, it should be left completely.
- Acidic beverages may increase sensitivity after the procedure. It should not be consumed for a day or two.
- Tooth brushing and use of dental floss should be done with care as usual.
Why Do Teeth Lose Their Whiteness?
Smoking, coffee, tea, etc. drinks, tomato paste, foods with sauce can cause discoloration of the teeth. Regular brushing of the teeth may also not remove this discoloration. In some people, genetically, tooth color may be different in color than white.
Does Teeth Whitening Harm Teeth?
If there is no structural defect in the tooth, the substances used in the clinics for whitening do not cause permanent damage to the tooth (temporary sensitivity may occur), but it is more reliable when the application is performed by the dentist in the required session and time. [1]
What is the tooth whitening price (fee)?
The price of teeth whitening may vary according to the method to be applied and the number of sessions. After the examination in our clinic, we can provide more detailed information. After the examination, we can also give you detailed information about other problems with your mouth and teeth and their treatments.
Our Dental Clinic is in Gebze
Teeth whitening procedures are performed in our Dental Clinic. Our dental clinic is located in Gebze district of Kocaeli. It is close to Darıca, Dilovası, Bayramoğlu and Tuzla.
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Teeth whitening videos
Application of Teeth Whitening (Office Type) in the Clinic
In the video below, how teeth whitening (office type) is done in the clinic and its stages are shown.
How to Do Teeth Whitening
In the video below, how teeth whitening (office type) is done in the clinic and its stages are shown.
Home teeth whitening
In the video below, home teeth whitening is briefly shown.
References
- Dt. Aysegul Ozturk, Lifelong Oral and Dental Health, Ema Medical Bookstore Publishing, 2021
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