Teeth Whitening application (Bleaching)

What is the difference between Office and Home Bleaching ? 

• Although the same composition of agent in whitening, unlike to the Office Bleaching, the solutions used in Home Bleaching process contain less effective agents.
• Because no light source is used, the waiting time of Home Bleaching  is a little bit longer  than Office Bleaching.
• Although the mechanisms of action are the same, the effect obtained with Office Bleaching cannot be caught in Home Bleaching.
• For these reasons, it is recommended for patient to continue the tooth whitening process with the prepared plates at home in order to support the office bleaching procedures performed by the physician in the clinic for  patients with teeth turning to dark and intense tooth staining

Does the Bleaching Process damage the teeth ?

Bleaching applied in the correct procedure does not cause any harm to the teeth. Whitening process  is the bleaching of the teeth with the help of a chemical agent, it does not involve any mechanical application to the teeth.

Is the Bleaching Process painful? 

• The most common side effect after bleaching is tooth sensitivity.
• Sensitivity is generally associated with previous sensitive teeth's  history, increased frequency of application, use of high concentrations of whitening agent
• Sensitivity caused by bleaching can be treated actively or passively. In some cases, a few days break from treatment may be effective in preventing sensitivity. Actively treating sensitivity is done with fluorides or anti-sensitivity toothpastes.

To what should I pay attention after the Teeth whitening ?

After bleaching, it is important to avoid factors that cause discoloration in teeth. In order to maintain the effect of bleaching processes, teeth should be brushed at least twice a day with using the dental floss. The use of tobacco products such as cigarettes, hookahs should be reduced within the recommended period of the whitening agent applied, or quit if its  possible. Acidic drinks should be consumed as little as possible,  tea, coffee, sauced foods -  consumption of beverages and foods that cause tooth discoloration should be limited.

How Long is Teeth Whitening Effect seen?

The effect of teeth whitening lasts  for an average of  1 year.  If you do not smoke heavily, do not consume foods that can color the teeth, and if you care about oral care and hygiene, this period will be longer. In addition, if the whitening procedure performed in the clinic is supported by the whitening procedure performed at home every 3-6 months, the period can be extended and the result of the whitening may become permanent.

What is the alternative of whitening ? 

There are many whitening products on the market  offered for the individual client with possiblity of buying them from pharmacies or markets, such as a bleaching transparent tape (strip)-   attached to the teeth, applied with a brush or special pen.

It is very important for the individual to consult with the dentist before using them. Misuse of these products can cause abrasion of the non-recyclable tooth enamel, sensitivity of the teeth, and gingivit's  irritation.

Products sold as toothpaste, which are marketed especially for smokers, remove the stain on the tooth surface by abrading, but while removing the stain, they create deep scratches on the enamel surface and cause the tooth to color faster in later periods.

Is the Whitening Procedure being applied for the teeth discolored due to the root canal treatment? Hos is it done?

The whitening process applied to the teeth with root canal treatment is being seen with very successful results.

Without damaging the root canal filling of the tooth, a gap is obtained on the restorative filling of the tooth, extending to the canal filling. Whitening agent is applied to the opened space. The tooth is then tightly covered with temporary filling material. The sessions are repeated until the desired color is achieved.