TEETH WHITENING

How Many Types of Teeth Whitening Methods Are There?

There are 5 different methods of teeth whitening treatment:

Home Teeth Whitening

Office Type Teeth Whitening (Whitening in a clinical setting)

Single Teeth Whitening (Internal teeth whitening with root canal treatment)

Combined Teeth Whitening (Home+Office type whitening)

Zoom Whitening (Whitening in a clinical setting)

Which Type of Teeth Whitening Method Is Suitable For Me?

If the color of your teeth is close to white and you want to lighten a few shades, only laser type or home type whitening may be enough. But if your teeth are very darkened due to smoking, coffee or tea, the most effective and efficient method of teeth whitening for you is combined whitening. You must definitely undergo an examination so that we can decide on the appropriate teeth whitening method for you. 

What is Zoom Teeth Whitening?

It is a teeth whitening system performed in a clinical setting and using a special blue LED developed by Philips.

How is Zoom Whitening Applied?

Zoom teeth whitening is a teeth whitening system called “combined” that starts in a clinical setting and continues in a home environment.

The patient's teeth, which will be bleached, are isolated with the devices contained in the system. With Philips' blue LED system, zoom whitening treatment is provided in three sets of 15 minutes for a total of 45 minutes in a clinical setting. Subsequently, whitening plaques are prepared by taking a mouth measurement, and whitening gel and desensitizing gels are delivered to the patient for home treatment continuity in case of sensitivity.

How is the Home Teeth Whitening Method Applied?

Suitable whitening plaques are prepared for the individual by taking a measurement through the mouth. A certain amount of bleaching gel (10-15% carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide) is applied to this prepared plaque.

How Long Does Home Teeth Whitening Take?

Plaque is a treatment that lasts for an average of 10-15 days to be used for at least 4-6 hours during the day, or 8-10 days to be used during night sleep.

How Much Gel Should I Put In the Plaque?

The thing to be considered in household teeth whitening is not to apply the gel more than described. Otherwise, the gel overflowing through the plaque irritates the gums. In such a case, the gums should be washed immediately and the dentist should be contacted by applying a cream containing vitamin E to the irritated surface.

What is Office Type Teeth Whitening?

It is a method of teeth whitening applied in a dental clinic. It is a suitable method for patients with time constraints. The application time takes shorter than other methods. The whitening gel applied by the dentist on the teeth is activated with the help of UV radiation or a laser, and whitening takes an average of 1 hour. It is also known as the ”laser teeth whitening method".

What is Combined Type Whitening?

It is a teeth whitening method in which both office and home types are applied together. After application in the office or clinic, the procedure is supported with household whitening for 2-3 days.

There is Sensitivity in My Teeth, Can I Still Have Whitening?

The 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 proportion of this substance in the biological teeth whitening gel is very low, and the treatment of sensitivity is also realized by the fact that the gel contains enamel crystals.

What Are the Things I Should Pay Attention to After My Teeth Whiten?

As with other whitening methods, biological whitening should be avoided from colored liquids such as tea, coffee, wine, acidic liquids such as cola and tobacco products, especially for the first two weeks after the procedure. Otherwise, the effect of early bleaching may decrease.

What is Single Teeth Whitening (Internal Whitening)?

It is applied to teeth that change color after root canal treatment. The filling in the tooth is removed, a whitening gel is applied to the opened cavity, and then the tooth is closed with a temporary filling. The sessions are repeated at intervals of 3 days until December reaches the desired color.

Is There Any Harm to Teeth from Internal Whitening?

If the channel filling is very well isolated, there is usually no harm.

Are There Any Harms or Side Effects of Teeth Whitening?

Whitening methods can cause at least a little sensitivity in the teeth. This tooth sensitivity can be against the weather, very hot-cold food and drinks. This is a normal and expected side effect. Tooth sensitivity is usually expected to pass within 24-48 hours. If an unexpected situation is encountered, a doctor should definitely be consulted.

What are the Causes of Tooth Discoloration?

Physiological coloration that persists throughout life

The coloration that occurs after the amalgam is made

The use of antibiotics in infancy

The use of antibiotics during pregnancy

Discoloration from inside the tooth due to root canal treatment

Discoloration of the tooth surface due to the use of coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine and mouthwashes for a long time

Coloration that occurs due to bleeding inside the tooth due to the death of living tissue inside the tooth as a result of trauma

How Are The Teeth White?

Teeth whitening is the process of removing colored organic and inorganic substances formed in the porous enamel and dentin structure on the surface of teeth with teeth whitening gels.

How Long Does It Take for Teeth to Whiten?

Teeth whitening varies from person to person. The average whitening time is 2-3 weeks. Greying caused by the use of antibiotics is more difficult to whiten and may require a longer period of time to achieve the result.

Should I Clean the Whitening Plaque?

The whitening plate is cleaned. After the plaques are used, they are washed with cold water and liquid soap and rinsed thoroughly and stored in the supplied plaque box.

Is the Effect of Teeth Whitening Permanent?

After bleaching, the color begins to fade over time. During this time, the patient's colored liquids (tea, coffee, wine, cola, etc.) and it varies depending on smoking use, it takes a period of 6 months to 1 year. Dec. if supported with 1 or 2 sessions in 4-6 months, teeth whitening is made permanent.

What Are the Things I Should Pay Attention to When Whitening My Teeth?

During and after bleaching, it is necessary to strictly avoid colored liquids such as tea, coffee, wine, cola, tobacco products for 2 days. If it is used, the process shows an adverse reaction and the teeth become colored.

What is Laser Teeth Whitening?

The laser teeth whitening method is used to ensure the activation of the whitening drug applied to the enamel surfaces and to shorten the duration.