What is Bleaching? In our country, people usually clean their teeth with tartar and plaque. teeth whitening The purpose of teeth whitening is to change the color of the tooth by lightening the main color of the tooth with the applied whitening agent. In the Implant Center dental clinic located in Ömer Kutay Nişantaşı, first of all, the patient's tartar is cleaned and the plaque on the teeth is removed. The teeth are prepared for the application of the whitening agent. A light-hardening protector is applied to the gums. The gums are protected. Then, the bleaching chemical agent is applied to the teeth.

This chemical agent is hydrogen peroxide. The acid in it opens the dentin channels and the oxygen in the chemical passes through the channels and lightens the color of the tooth. Depending on the brand and content of the applied agent, a laser can be used to activate it, or it can be applied and waited. The process takes 20-40 minutes depending on the brand. Depending on the amount of whitening the patient wants, a few more sessions are planned and applied.

Teeth Color Can Be Lightened Between 2-4 Tones

After the treatment, the hair can be lightened by an average of 2-4 tones. Prof. Dr. Omer Kutay he says bleaching (whitening); It is divided into 2 as office bleaching, which is bleaching performed under the supervision of a doctor, and home bleaching. Whitening performed at home is generally not preferred by doctors. In cases where the patient does not apply the whitening process at home correctly, results such as excessive sensitivity or not reaching the desired whiteness may occur. Therefore, the most reliable is the bleaching process performed in the clinic under the supervision of a doctor.

Prof. Dr. Omer Kutay Important warning: Patients should avoid foods and drinks containing colorants, such as tomato paste and tea, for two weeks after the procedure. After whitening, whitening pastes that prevent sensitivity may be recommended.