Do You Know What To Do Before Teeth Whitening (Bleaching)?

People who would like to whiten their teeth should have a preparation process before the procedure. Patients should be examined by a specialist dentist before the procedure of teeth whitening. Before teeth whitening procedure is performed, dental and gingival problems must be treated. If a patient suffers from dental caries, first they should be treated. Patients with gingival problems should undergo required treatments and dental calculus should be removed. Bleaching process should not be administered to individuals with weak tooth enamel that have cracks on the surface.

How Is In-Office Teeth Whitening Performed?

The first step to teeth whitening is coating the gums with a special protector substance. In the second step, a bleaching gel, which is high in hydrogen peroxide and provides teeth bleaching, is applied. This gel is used only in the clinical setting, and it should be applied by a dentist. In the third step, in order for the bleaching gel to become active and accelerate its effect, a special blue light (laser) is applied to the teeth. According to the duration of the session, it lasts about 20-40 minutes.

What Are The Methods Of Teeth Whitening?

There are two types of bleaching applications: home bleaching and in-office whitening.

What Should Patients Pay Attention To After Teeth Whitening?

• In the first 7 days after the bleaching procedure, foods containing dye should not be consumed.
• For a few days after the procedure acidic food and drinks should be avoided.
• For a few days after the teeth whitening procedure, the teeth should not be brushed vigorously. If necessary, the brushing process should be done gently with an extra soft toothbrush.