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What is In-Office Teeth Whitening?
Office type teeth whitening is a method that provides faster and more effective teeth whitening applied by the dentist in the clinic. The gums are isolated with protective substances and high concentrations of teeth whitening chemical agents are applied to the teeth. The teeth whitening substance is activated with special light devices and the teeth whitening (bleaching) process is performed.
These special light devices and laser devices cannot perform the whitening process alone. The function of these devices is to activate the teeth whitening substance. It is a safe method. It does not harm the tooth enamel. Individuals with abrasions or cracks in their teeth may experience tooth sensitivity. These dental complaints are eliminated with fluoride applications.
During the teeth whitening process, tooth coloring foods such as tea - coffee - cigarettes - cola - red wine should be avoided.
Recent studies recommend that home teeth whitening method be continued as a support after office teeth whitening.
Is Teeth Whitening Harmful?
Studies have shown that the whitening process has no harmful effects on the teeth and surrounding tissues. After the whitening process, the patient can be applied flour to prevent possible sensitivities. Sensitivity will completely disappear within 1-2 days after the application. In other words, teeth and gums will not be damaged due to the teeth whitening process.
Does Sensitivity Occur as a Result of Teeth Whitening?
Tooth decay, tooth cracks, broken areas on the teeth can cause tooth sensitivity through the teeth whitening gel used in these areas. Such dental problems must be eliminated before the teeth whitening process.
How Long Does Office Type Teeth Whitening Last?
Depending on how careful and meticulous the person's care is after the teeth whitening process, the permanence period varies between 2-3 years.
Nutrition After Teeth Whitening Procedure
After both application methods, colored drinks and foods such as tea, coffee, cola, cherry juice, red wine, etc. and especially cigarettes should be avoided for the first 2-3 days. Teeth should be brushed regularly at least twice a day. Although it varies from person to person, temporary tooth sensitivity may occur. Extreme cold or heat should be avoided for the first few days. It is recommended that the patient use painkillers for the first day.
These special light devices and laser devices cannot perform the whitening process alone. The function of these devices is to activate the teeth whitening substance. It is a safe method. It does not harm the tooth enamel. Individuals with abrasions or cracks in their teeth may experience tooth sensitivity. These dental complaints are eliminated with fluoride applications.
During the teeth whitening process, tooth coloring foods such as tea - coffee - cigarettes - cola - red wine should be avoided.
Recent studies recommend that home teeth whitening method be continued as a support after office teeth whitening.
Is Teeth Whitening Harmful?
Studies have shown that the whitening process has no harmful effects on the teeth and surrounding tissues. After the whitening process, the patient can be applied flour to prevent possible sensitivities. Sensitivity will completely disappear within 1-2 days after the application. In other words, teeth and gums will not be damaged due to the teeth whitening process.
Does Sensitivity Occur as a Result of Teeth Whitening?
Tooth decay, tooth cracks, broken areas on the teeth can cause tooth sensitivity through the teeth whitening gel used in these areas. Such dental problems must be eliminated before the teeth whitening process.
How Long Does Office Type Teeth Whitening Last?
Depending on how careful and meticulous the person's care is after the teeth whitening process, the permanence period varies between 2-3 years.
Nutrition After Teeth Whitening Procedure
After both application methods, colored drinks and foods such as tea, coffee, cola, cherry juice, red wine, etc. and especially cigarettes should be avoided for the first 2-3 days. Teeth should be brushed regularly at least twice a day. Although it varies from person to person, temporary tooth sensitivity may occur. Extreme cold or heat should be avoided for the first few days. It is recommended that the patient use painkillers for the first day.
