Tooth bleaching (dental bleaching or tooth whitening) is the procedure in which the existing discoloration is eliminated from the teeth. Due to hereditary reasons or eating habits, the teeth can turn into yellow or dark colors with time and although they are brushed frequently they do not whiten. This color is similar to your tan color. For an esthetic smile, along with the shape, the color of the teeth is also desired to be white and bright. This characteristic has been one of the basic requirements for an esthetic smile since centuries. Tooth bleaching can be applied to all healthy teeth.
Your dentist will decide which bleaching method is most suitable for you. After a thorough examination, it can be decided whether your teeth are suitable for whitening and your dentist will show you the level of whiteness that can be achieved on average on a color scale. This esthetic treatment method is very easy and painless. During the bleaching process your gums will first be isolated with a protecting silicone material. Following this the whitening gel will be spread on your teeth and a laser light will be used in order to make it more effective. While this treatment process may vary slightly in time, the treatment duration is usually determined as 20-25 minute sessions.
It is normal to feel some sensitivity during bleaching. Your dentist will decide whether or not to continue with the procedure depending on the level of the sensitivity. Following treatment, some colored food and beverages have to be avoided. Staying away especially from cigarettes, coffee, tea, alcohol and food and beverage determined by your dentist is utterly important for the success of the bleaching. The white color obtained after bleaching will start to turn into its old color after some time depending on the consumation of food and dental hygiene. It should be kept in mind that tooth whitening is a completely cosmetic procedure. You can repeat it a couple of times as suggested by your dentist. In order to decide whether you are suitable for teeth whitening or not, the structure of your teeth should be examined in detail, calculus and gums should be cleaned and even stains should be removed before the whitening process. It should not be forgotten that teeth whitening should only be done after necessary treatments by a gingiva specialist or dentist in people with periodontitis. As in all health treatment systems, in dentistry, determining the treatment method after joint consultation can increase the quality and success of the treatment.
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