Whitening
How many types of teeth whitening methods are there?
There are 5 different methods of teeth whitening treatment.
- Home Type Teeth Whitening
- Office Type Teeth Whitening (Bleaching in a clinical setting)
- Single Teeth Whitening (Internal whitening of root canal treated teeth)
- Combined Teeth Whitening (Home+Office type whitening)
- Zoom Whitening (Bleaching in the clinical setting)
Which type of teeth whitening method is suitable for me?
If we want your teeth to be close to white in color and to lighten a few tones, only laser type or home bleaching may be sufficient. However, if your teeth are very dark due to cigarette, coffee or tea, the most effective and efficient teeth whitening method for you will be combined whitening. In order for us to decide on the suitable teeth whitening method for you, you must be examined.
Personalized whitening plates are prepared by taking measurements from the inside of the mouth. A certain amount of whitening gel (10-15% carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide) is applied to this prepared plate.
It is a teeth whitening method applied in the dental clinic. It is a suitable method for patients with time constraints. The application time is shorter than other methods. The whitening gel applied on the teeth by the dentist is activated with the help of UV light or laser and the whitening takes an average of 1 hour. It is also known as “laser teeth whitening method”.
It is a teeth whitening method that is applied both in the office and at home. After it is applied in the office or clinic, the process is supported by home bleaching for 2-3 days.
Biological teeth whitening method can be applied to people with sensitivity in their teeth. The substance that causes sensitivity in the bleaching process is hydrogen peroxide. The ratio of this substance in biological teeth whitening gel is very low, and the gel contains enamel crystals and sensitivity is treated.
As in other bleaching methods, in biological bleaching, especially in the first two weeks after the procedure, colored such as tea, coffee, wine; Acidic liquids such as cola and tobacco products should be avoided. Otherwise, the effect of whitening may decrease in the early period.
It is applied to teeth that change color after root canal treatment. The filling in the tooth is removed, the whitening gel is applied to the opened space, and then the tooth is closed with a temporary filling. The sessions are repeated at 3-day intervals until the desired color is achieved.
If the canal filling is well insulated, it is usually not harmful.
Whitening methods may cause slight sensitivity in the teeth. This tooth sensitivity; It can be against the weather, very hot-cold foods and drinks. This is a normal and expected side effect. Tooth sensitivity is usually expected to pass within 24-48 hours. When an unexpected situation is encountered, a doctor should be consulted.
Teeth whitening is the process of removing colored organic and inorganic substances formed in the porous enamel and dentin structure on the surface of the teeth with tooth whitening gels.
Teeth whitening varies from person to person. Average whitening time is 2-3 weeks. Graying caused by the use of antibiotics is more difficult to whiten and it may take a longer time to reach the result.
What are the causes of tooth discoloration?
- Lifelong physiological coloration
- Discoloration after amalgam
- Antibiotic use during infancy
- Antibiotic use during pregnancy
- Color change from inside the tooth due to root canal treatment
- Coloring of the surface of the tooth due to the use of coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine and mouthwashes for a long time
- Discoloration due to bleeding in the tooth due to the death of living tissue in the tooth as a result of trauma