1-Plastic or teeth whitening is suitable for which dental problems?
Teeth that turn yellow due to eating colored foods are the most responsive to bleaching.
2-Can bleaching be done for children and adolescents?
Bleaching is not generally prescribed for primary teeth, but for teeth that have suffered discoloration due to trauma and injury, whitening with carbamide peroxide may be prescribed.
3- How long does teeth whitening last?
There are many factors that affect the longevity of bleaching. The minimum longevity of bleaching is usually 1 to 3 years, sometimes as long as 10 years. Excessive drinking of coffee, tea, smoking, excessive use of soft drinks and lack of attention to oral hygiene reduces the duration of bleaching.
4- Can discoloration caused by cigarettes and nicotine be treated with bleaching?
Removing stains and discoloration caused by cigarettes and nicotine is not easy. These stains are superficial at first, and if left untreated, they penetrate the teeth and turn into internal discoloration. Nicotine stains can be removed with 10% carbamide peroxide overnight for 1 to 3 months.
5- How does bleaching lighten teeth?
Hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide penetrate the enamel and dentin and are not only surface color modifiers but also cause internal discolouration of the tooth. This treatment works to lighten the color of the teeth without affecting the hardness of the teeth during the procedure.
6- What are the main side effects of bleaching?
One of the most common problems is the sensitivity of a person’s teeth to hot and cold foods (dental sensitivity). The next case is that the wishes of patients who want very white teeth are not met.
7- What is the care that must be taken into account after bleaching?
After teeth whitening, reduce the consumption of cigarettes and food colorings such as tea and coffee, and if you do consume them, be sure to rinse your mouth immediately.
8- What are the pre-bleaching measures?
Damaged teeth must be repaired prior to whitening. You should know that bleaching has no effect on filling materials and crowns. Before the whitening procedure, if there are dental plaques, removing them will help to get a better result.
