Dental and Oral Health

Bleaching

Bleaching is the procedure that helps taking out the yellow stain that is caused by various reasons in the porous enamel on the tooth surface by means of tooth whitening that is applied to the surface of the teeth.


There are two kinds of teeth whitening methods; one of them is In-Office Power Bleaching and the other one is a Home Bleaching. In both techniques, first of all, the natural color of the teeth of the person is evaluated and the treatment method is determined. In-Office Power Bleaching, which is also known as laser teeth whitening, is performed in the clinic. Special light sources such as UV light or laser light that activate the whitening gel are used. It is a fast, reliable and effective whitening method that can make the teeth lighter. One or more procedure can be performed depending on the teeth structure of the person. Intracoronal Bleaching is another procedure that is preferred for teeth whitening. Home Bleaching is the teeth whitening made by using the whitening gels with the mouthguard prepared according to the size of the teeth of the person. The dentist tells the person how to use it with a Bleaching gel. The person can get the desired results in 1 to 2 weeks by using it regularly depending on the dentist's advice. Depending on the structure of the teeth, the two methods can be performed at the same time.

This procedure is done in the clinic. It is performed to whiten darkened teeth that occurred after root canal treatment. In Intracoronal Bleaching, dental fillings are removed. Whitening gel is applied to the area where the fillings are removed. After that, the teeth are filled with the temporary dental filling. The procedure is repeated until the desired color is reached.

People can have Bleaching

  • if there is no any dental and gum disease that poses an obstacle for the teeth whitening procedure
  • if the person has severe tooth decay or gum disease, but the person already received a treatment for these problems and heal
  • if the maturation in the formation of the teeth is completed,
  • if the person is not pregnant or is not in the breast feeding period

In-Office Power Bleaching, which is performed in the clinic, lasts for 30 minutes to 1 hour. A few days after the procedure, the color of the teeth reaches their final appearance.

On the other hand, in the Home Bleaching, the person can get the desired results in 1 to 2 weeks depending on the structure of the teeth and how a Bleaching gel using.

People cannot have Bleaching, if they:

  • have severe gingival recessions
  • are pregnant and breastfeed,
  • have orthodontic treatment
  • they have loss of teeth and enamel loss
  • have wide pulp chamber
  • don`t have completed the maturation in the formation of the teeth
  • are allergic to benzoyl peroxide

If dental solutions used for the teeth whitening are applied correctly, and if this procedure is performed by an experienced dentist, there wouldn`t be any side and bad effect..

The results of this procedure last for 6 months-2 years depending on the teeth structure of the person. This period is extended, if the person reduces the smoking, coffee, and tea consumption. In order to preserve the color of whitened teeth, the teeth whitening methods which are applied by the person as following the dentist’s advice in every 3 or 6 months can extend the desired results.

Before applying Bleaching methods, the person should have a dental examination. If there is any leak in the dental filling or tooth decay, they should be treated firstly, and then the Bleaching can be performed. Using of these kits without medical and dental advice may cause permanent problems on the teeth and gums.

  • The things that cause teeth stains should be avoided for at least two weeks after bleaching
  • Other treatments, such as dental filling and dental crowns, can be applied at least two weeks after bleaching.
  • After Bleaching, the person should follow the dentist`s advice exactingly
  • Smoking, coffee, and tea consumption should be reduced and the teeth should be brushed regularly.
  • The medicines used for Bleaching may cause hot and cold sensitivity during treatment. This sensitivity is generally reduces in 1 to 2 weeks
  • These medicines sometimes cause temporary complaints such as discoloration or burning on the gums within 2 weeks after the procedure.
  • In home treatments, applying the whitening gel for longer than the recommended by the dentist may cause dental erosion on the tooth enamel, so the sensitivity may occur. Therefore, the person should follow the dentist`s advice exactingly.