What is Bleaching?
Bleaching, in other words teeth whitening, is the process of lightening the color of yellowed and stained teeth that have lost their whiteness due to external factors such as tea, coffee and cigarettes. Teeth whitening, which is a completely cosmetic solution for a better smile, is an application that usually takes 30-60 minutes and is performed in two sessions.
How is Bleaching Applied?
Bleaching, which is done to make the teeth look more aesthetic and white, can lighten the tooth color up to 3-4 tones.
The patient can whiten his teeth at home in the process called "Home Bleaching". /> In the process called "Office Bleaching", bleaching can be done in a much shorter time and with advanced devices, as mentioned above, with the control of a dentist in the clinic.
What are the Stages of Office Bleaching?
First of all, we should underline that this application, which is performed in a clinical environment under the control of the dentist, gives the dentist the chance to follow the procedure closely and to intervene immediately in case of any problem. Before the treatment begins, photographs of the teeth are taken. This is important for a clearer understanding of the point reached at the end of the treatment and the whiteness of the teeth. Following a general examination, dental stone cleaning is performed and the treatment is completed in one or two sessions lasting a maximum of 60 minutes. The dentist
applies a special gel to this area to prevent the whitening agent from damaging the gums. Whitening agent containing hydrogen paroxide
is applied to the outer surfaces of the teeth. There are 2 methods to activate this agent.
The first is done by applying the LED light source to the area for 15-20 minutes. In the other, more effective
method, YAD laser is applied to each tooth for 30 seconds. Following these procedures, the whitening agent
is removed from the teeth. In teeth that have previously undergone root canal treatment, that is, whose nerves are not alive (Non-Vital), agents that will whiten the tooth from the inside are placed and this is closed with a temporary filling. The tooth stays like this for a few days
and this process is repeated until the desired whiteness is achieved.
Is Bleaching Risky and What Are Its Side Effects?
Teeth whitening does not carry any significant risks. In some cases, sensitivity and slight
irritations may occur in the gums. However, these are short-term and temporary. Since the effect of used teeth whitening agents on the fetus is unknown, bleaching should not be applied during pregnancy. Since teeth whitening
is a cosmetic procedure, it can be postponed until after pregnancy.
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