Clinical teeth whitening is an oxygenation method used to whiten teeth that have discoloured for various reasons, or to lighten a person’s natural tooth colour by a few shades.
The natural colour of teeth darkens over the years and due to external factors. With a teeth-whitening treatment that can be carried out either at the dentist’s surgery or at home, teeth can be lightened by 2–5 shades to achieve a satisfactory level of whiteness. Not every shade of tooth whitens to the same degree. Similarly, the whitening process will be less effective on teeth with thin enamel and in older people. The bleaching process must always be carried out under professional supervision.
Which Teeth Are Whitened?
The whitening of teeth depends primarily on their original colour. Whilst teeth with a yellowish tint can easily be whitened by 2–5 shades, it is more difficult to whiten teeth with a greenish-grey tint. Whilst whitening at a young age yields better results because the enamel is thicker and healthier, the degree of whitening is generally less in later life.
Accuracy
Some sensitivity is normal following teeth whitening, depending on the structure of the tooth. This is slightly more common in people with mild wear and cracks in their teeth. If there is any discomfort, it can be relieved with a mild pain reliever. If your dentist determines during the initial examination that your enamel does not have the appropriate characteristics for this procedure, they will not recommend teeth whitening.
Durability and Reliability
The results of teeth whitening are long-lasting. This timeframe also depends on the patient. Excessive smoking and habits involving excessive consumption of beverages like tea, coffee, and cola can affect this period. You should also avoid very hot or cold beverages and foods, as well as staining agents such as cigarettes, coffee, tea, cola, and red wine, for up to 24 hours after the procedure.
The light and gel, developed as a result of many years of research, are completely safe.
The whitening process is one that should not be repeated too often.
In-office teeth whitening
In-office teeth whitening is an effective method performed in a clinical setting under a dentist’s supervision. Thanks to the LED-activated zoom whitening system, the special gel applied to the tooth surface takes effect quickly. During the procedure, the gums are isolated with a protective barrier, and the whitening agent is safely applied. This in-office teeth-whitening procedure, which takes about 1 hour, is typically performed over several sessions, each lasting 15–20 minutes. LED light (which is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a laser) accelerates the active ingredients in the gel, thereby promoting skin lightening. This results in rapid and noticeable whitening of the teeth. Zoom whitening is not intended to remove external stains caused by things like cigarettes, tea, or coffee, but rather to lighten the tooth’s natural color. The most significant advantage of the procedure is that it is carried out entirely under the doctor’s supervision and produces results quickly. When post-treatment recommendations are followed, the whiteness achieved is maintained for a long time.
Home Bleaching (Ev Tipi Beyazlatma)
Home bleaching ağızdan alınan basit bir ölçü ile kişiye özel hazırlanan plastik ağızlıkların içine karbamid peroksit esaslı jeller konularak yapılan beyazlatma işlemidir. Ortalama 5-7 günde istenen beyazlama sağlanır. Renge ve jele bağlı olarak günde 4-8 saat takılması gereklidir. Kullanım esnasında (5-7 gün) olabildiğince renklendirici ajanlardan (çay, kahve, sigara, şarap, tıbbi gargaralar vb) uzak durulmalıdır. Ev tipi beyazlatmada kontrol hekimde olmadığından uygulama ile ilgili verilen bilgilendirmeyi tam ve eksiksiz dinlemek ve gerçekleştirmek önemlidir. Ev tipi beyazlatma bazen de ofis tipi beyazlatmaya destek amaçla kullanılır.