office Bleaching This type of bleaching is done in the office and only by the dentist. In this method, after applying protective materials on the gums, the standard whitening agent of the Ministry of Health is placed on the teeth with a high percentage. After a suitable time, which is usually 15 minutes. It is washed and repeated again up to a maximum of three steps. After bleaching, your teeth whiten dramatically and become whiter over time with the greater effect of the ingredients. Bleach contains baby oxygen, which removes dyes that have penetrated the teeth. The bleaching agent used in the office bleaching method is much stronger than the home bleaching method. Must be done by a dentist.
Tips to follow after office bleaching
- After bleaching, refrain from smoking, drinking and eating colored substances such as tea, coffee, chocolate, colored drinks, etc. for 24 hours. Or reduce the consumption of these substances as much as possible.
- Maintain better oral hygiene than before.
- Use toothpaste for sensitive teeth such as Sensodyne for up to a week.
Complications of office bleaching
If bleaching is done under the supervision of a dentist, there is no complication. The only complaint that patients have after bleaching in the office is tooth sensitivity, which this problem resolves spontaneously after a while or preferably with the use of Sensodyne toothpaste.
The office bleaching method works faster than the home bleaching method at home, but it is better to use the home bleaching method at home to maintain the whiteness obtained from it, so that the teeth will be white for a long time. Stay.
Note: Dental restorations, veneers, Laminates They do not become brighter with bleaching, or in other words, they do not change color.
Note Note: All decayed teeth must be treated before bleaching, otherwise many problems will occur, including severe allergies.