What Is  In Office Bleaching?

An undesirable appearance occurs as a result of the discoloration of the teeth for various reasons in daily life. Bleaching is a general term that covers all the applications made to give the teeth a whiter and more aesthetic appearance. In office bleaching is an application made by the dentist using special materials in a clinical setting, aiming to remove the yellowed appearance of the teeth up to a few shades and give them a natural whiteness.

How Are In Office Bleaching Done?

In office bleaching  process, an intense tooth bleaching gel, which is usually peroxide-based, is used. This gel is applied by the dentist alone or in combination with a laser. Some gels alone are sufficient, while others require a light source to be effective. In other words, the task of the laser is to activate the bleaching gel and initiate the necessary chemical reaction. The dentist usually first cleans the tartar and then the bleaching process is applied.

When Is In-Office Bleaching Applied?

Individuals who want whiter teeth and a more aesthetic smile may prefer bleaching for this. In addition, the teeth may lose their natural whiteness due to conditions such as:

Frequent and prolonged consumption of tea, coffee, cigarettes, colored and acidic beverages,

• Used medical drugs,
• Structural defects in congenital tooth structure,
• Cracks on the tooth surface due to trauma or accident,
• Advancing age,
• Past restoration and root canal treatments…

In such cases, bleaching will be the right choice.

How Long Does  In-Office Bleaching Treatment Take?

In office bleaching method takes less time than other bleaching methods. The processing time is an average of 1 hour. While the treatment can be completed in a single session, it may require additional sessions in various situations. Of course, since there may be a dental scaling process beforehand, patients should also consider this.

Are There Any Disadvantages Of In Office Bleaching?

Depending on the technique used in office bleaching and of course the patient, tooth and gum sensitivity may be experienced. The bleaching appearance obtained as a result of bleaching processes is not permanent. The length of time that the teeth will remain white varies between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the patient's use of colored liquids and smoking. On the other hand, it is possible to make bleaching permanent by supporting it with 1 or 2 sessions in 4-6 months.

What Should Be Considered After In Office Bleaching?

It is very important that you follow the instructions given by the physicians after bleaching. Avoid extreme cold or heat for the first few days; As much as possible, you should not use products that may affect the color of teeth such as cigarettes, tea, coffee, chocolate, red wine, cherry, caramel, tomato paste.

Apart from these, it will be enough to do your regular dental care and cleaning:

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day
• Use mouthwash
• Use dental floss
• Go to your dentist for regular checkups…

What are the Alternative Treatments to  In Office Bleaching?

As an alternative to in office bleaching, home and combined bleaching treatments can be performed. Porcelain veneers and full ceramic crown are also aesthetic treatments that provide solutions to color problems in teeth.