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.
Travel, your stay and aftercare
What happens if I have a complication after returning home?
Contact your coordinator straight away — the same person who looked after you in Antalya, by WhatsApp or phone. Send photos of the area; the assessment is made together with the doctor who operated on you. We then work out whether it can be treated where you live — we provide your surgical records and medical reports for that — or whether coming back to Antalya makes sense. For acute symptoms such as severe pain, fever, breathlessness or sudden swelling, go to your nearest emergency department first and tell us afterwards.
Typical figures from previous treatments. Your own schedule is agreed in your consultation and may differ.
Frequently asked questions about Bleaching
What Intracoronal Bleaching, and how is it done?
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.
Who can have Bleaching?
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
How long does a Bleaching procedure take?
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.
Who can`t get Bleaching?
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
Is it bad to get a Bleaching?
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..
Are the results of Bleaching permanent?
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.
Can I use teeth whitening kits which are sold in the market?
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.
What precautions to take after Bleaching?
- 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.
What problems can occur after Bleaching?
- 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.
Why Clinicways?
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