What Is Combined Bleaching?

An undesirable appearance may occur as a result of discoloration of the teeth for various reasons. Combined bleaching can be defined as the combination of home and in office bleaching methods to remove this appearance on the surface of the teeth.

How Are Combined Bleaching Done?

The standard in office bleaching process is first provided by the dentist in the clinical setting, under a special light and bleaching gels. Then, patient-specific plaques are produced by taking measurements. Then, in order to support the treatment, the patient puts these plaques on his teeth, in which the bleaching gel is sprayed while he is at home. (Thanks to the fact that this process is done during sleep, there is no disruption in the daily life of the person.)

When Is Combined Bleaching Applied?

Combined teeth bleaching may be preferred in the following cases:

• Desiring whiter teeth aesthetically,
• 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,
• Darkening of tooth color due to aging,
• Past restoration and root canal treatments

How Long Does Combined Bleaching Treatment Take?

In office bleaching method takes less time than other teeth bleaching  methods. The processing time is an average of 1 hour. Supporting plaques can be used for an average of 10-15 days, for at least 4-6 hours during the day, or for 8-10 days, during the night's sleep.

What Are The Advantages Of Combined Bleaching?

By giving the teeth an aesthetic appearance, it is ensured that the patients catch their ideal smile. Ideally applied treatment does not have any permanent damage on the teeth.

What Are The Disadvantages Of Combined Bleaching?

Depending on the technique used in teeth bleaching, tooth and gum sensitivity may be experienced. The white appearance obtained as a result of bleaching processes is not permanent. This period varies between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the patient's use of colored liquids and smoking. It is possible to make the teeth bleaching process permanent by supporting it with 1 or 2 sessions in 4-6 months.

What Should Be Done After Combined Bleaching?

It is very important that you follow the instructions given by the physicians after combined bleaching. Apart from this, continuing the standard oral and dental care routine -brushing teeth at least 2 times a day, using mouthwashes, flossing regularly - will make the treatment more permanent.

What Should Not Be Done After Combined Bleaching?

Extreme cold or heat should be avoided for the first few days after bleaching. Coloring products such as cigarettes, tea, coffee, chocolate, red wine, cherry, caramel, tomato paste should not be used for at least 3-4 days following the end of the process.

What Are The Combined Bleaching Prices?

The price of combined bleaching for a single chin, recommended by the Turkish Dental Association (TDB), including VAT, is 2765.00 TL. 

What Are The Alternative Treatments To Combined Bleaching?

Combined bleaching consists of a combination of in office and home bleaching. Alternatively, single administration of these treatments may be offered. Porcelain veneers and full ceramic crown are also aesthetic treatments that provide solutions to color problems in teeth.