The whitening of teeth by applying chemical agents to the teeth that are discolored for various reasons is called bleaching. Whitening procedure for aesthetic purposes is the most protective method compared to other alternatives. The integrity of teeth does not deteriorate during the procedure. Your teeth can be lightened by several tones by the whitening method.
Important Information About Teeth Whitening
What are the Causes of Teeth Discoloration?
Developmental disorders
in teeth
An injury to the teeth
Food and beverages containing colorants (tea, coffee, cherry juice, red wine, etc.)
Tobacco products such as cigarettes
Aging
Diseases
Medicines, mouthwashes containing dyes
What are the Requirements Before Teeth Whitening?
The oral hygiene of the person should be ideal and there should be no stain and tartar on surface of the teeth. Before the procedure, the teeth should be examined and necessary treatments such as tartar cleaning and filling should be performed.
What are the Methods Used for Whitening Teeth?
In-Office and At-Home whitening methods can be applied for teeth whitening. In-Office teeth whitening (office bleaching) process is a method applied by the dentist in the office. It is applied under the supervision of the dentist and whitening on the teeth is observed immediately in 1-3 sessions. At-Home teeth whitening (home bleaching) is a method applied at home by the patients themselves. Teeth is whitened in a longer time by placing a whitening agent in the dental tray that is custom made for the patient. The whitening agent is used for 7-15 days.
Can the teeth be whitened after root canal treatment?
The teeth that are discolored after root canal treatment can be whitened. The whitening treatment applied to the teeth that have lost their vitality (devitalized) with root canal treatment is performed by the dentist by applying bleaching materials placed inside the tooth. This method of bleaching can be repeated for 2-3 sessions.
Does Whitening Gel Work on Porcelain Restorations?
It is not possible to change the color of porcelain restorations with bleaching. If existing restorations are to be renewed or there will be new restorations in the aesthetic zone (in the anterior region) in the mouth, it would be better to complete the teeth whitening process beforehand.
