Why Do Our Teeth Color?
While some teeth have internal discoloration caused by congenital or acquired antibiotics, factors that cause external discoloration of the teeth, such as daily consumption of food and beverages (tea, coffee, fruit juice, wine) or as a result of smoking, overshadow the natural whiteness of our teeth.
What Kind of Process Is Teeth Whitening?
Office type whitening is the most effective method among all whitening systems. Since the peroxide ratios of the bleaching agents used in the bleaching process performed during the examination are higher, the bleaching is faster and the permanence is longer. Before the teeth whitening process is applied; In order to get a more effective result, the patient should be cleaned of calculus before whitening. Photographs are taken from the patient before and after the sessions, and color determination is made. The number of sessions to be applied is usually 2 or 3 and varies according to the coloration of the tooth. Since we do not want the gums to be damaged before the procedure, they are covered with a protective barrier and then the whitening gel is applied to the teeth. Whitening gel is applied to the teeth for 2 or 3 periods with approximately 15-minute periods. After the sessions, the patient is asked to stay away from coloring foods (tea, coffee, wine, etc.) and to minimize smoking. Sensitivity can be seen between whitening sessions, but; With the desensitizing toothpastes to be used, these sensitivities are eliminated.
What Should Be Considered After Teeth Whitening?
During bleaching and the first two weeks after it, colored liquids such as tea, coffee, wine, cola and tobacco products should be strictly avoided. If it is used, the process shows an adverse reaction and the effect of whitening decreases in the early period.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?
Although it varies depending on the factors that vary from person to person, the whiteness of the teeth continues between 3 months and 3-4 years. While the life of acquired whiteness is shorter in individuals who use tea, coffee and cigarettes, the lifespan of whiteness may be much longer in other individuals. Regular controls are provided every 6 months before the teeth return to their old colors, and if necessary, repeating the bleaching process every 6 months or once a year ensures that the whiteness is longer lasting and it is economically advantageous to shorten the duration of the second whitening.
