What is the best way to whiten teeth? Introducing the bleaching method and its types.

Teeth bleaching Bleaching is one of the popular and scientific methods of teeth whitening. It is clear that the neatness and whiteness of the teeth is one of the most important factors affecting the beauty of the face, and it has a great impact on the way others look at you, especially in the first meetings. Various factors endanger the beauty and whiteness of teeth, such as: drinking coffee, smoking and aging. If the natural color of your teeth has turned yellow, don't worry! With bleaching treatment, you can still restore the whiteness of your teeth to a great extent. With the advancement of dental science and the increase in demand for this type of cosmetic-therapeutic services, bleaching has become one of the popular dental services. Bleaching should only be done by a dentist and in dental centers. Bleaching or teeth whitening in beauty salons by unqualified people endangers your oral health and is also illegal. To perform bleaching, your gums and teeth must be healthy and free of disease and wounds so that they do not react negatively to the materials used in it. Before performing bleaching, the dentist will check the condition of your mouth and teeth to make sure that you are a good candidate for this procedure. What is tooth bleaching? How to whiten teeth with bleaching chemicals** The tooth consists of two parts, enamel and dentin. The tooth enamel is the white part of the tooth and the dentin is seen in yellow under the enamel. Over time and with age, the thickness of the tooth enamel decreases, and this causes the tooth dentin to be visible and the tooth to appear yellow. Bleaching by using chemical substances, the main part of which consists of hydrogen peroxide, causes the oxidation of the pigments deposited in the tooth enamel, and over time it passes through the enamel and penetrates into the dentine and makes the color of the dentine brighter. In this way, it whitens the teeth and improves the smile. This method is less damaging to tooth enamel and more economical than composite and dental laminate. Sometimes, due to using an improper diet or smoking, dark pigments enter the tooth enamel structure and cause the tooth to lose its whiteness and become dark. These foods include coffee, soft drinks, sauces, etc. Bleaching uses its own mechanism to remove pigments from the tooth enamel structure and whiten the teeth. **Types of teeth bleaching methods** In general, there are two methods for bleaching, which are: - Bleaching at the Office Bleaching dental clinic - Teeth bleaching at home Home Bleaching **Bleaching in a dental clinic or Office Bleaching** This type of bleaching is performed by a dentist in the office. Office bleaching is the **safest** bleaching method because it is performed by the dentist in the shortest time. **Steps of office bleaching** - Before bleaching, your teeth should probably be scaled, but if your teeth do not have scale, this step will be omitted. We have already explained in detail about the importance of **dental massaging** and its connection with gum diseases. - To start bleaching, the dentist uses a dental device to open the mouth to access all the surfaces of the teeth. - In the next step, the dentist covers the gums with gum protective gel and keeps it fixed on the gums using blue light during bleaching so that the teeth whitening material does not damage the gums and does not cause sensitivity. Then, the tooth is applied to a solution that contains the same bleaching agent (hydrogen peroxide) with a very high concentration for about 15 to 30 minutes. - All the time that the bleaching agent is on the teeth, the dentist exposes the tooth to light or laser. This light or laser activates the chemicals and makes the bleaching agents more effective. That's why some people call this method **laser teeth bleaching**. - Finally, it is possible that your dentist will recommend you to do some home bleaching sessions for more effectiveness and continuation of bleaching. **Teeth bleaching at home or Home Bleaching** The home bleaching method is longer than bleaching in the office, but it lasts longer than bleaching in the office and its cost is lower. Of course, it is worth mentioning that home bleaching does not mean that you can independently bleach your teeth whenever you want! You have to do this process under the supervision of your dentist. The dentist will take a mold of your tooth and send it to the laboratory to make a transparent plastic mold called "Tray" that looks like a night guard. A tray is made to fit your teeth, taking into account the empty space to be filled by the whitening material. The dentist will give you this template along with the whitening gel and instructions for its implementation and use. You should use them according to the doctor's prescription between 3 weeks and one month to achieve the desired result. Note that you should not use home bleaching more often than recommended to be more effective; Because the chemicals in it may cause excessive sensitivity of the gum and damage it. The steps of home bleaching or bleaching at home are as follows. **steps of home bleaching** After you receive the mold from your dentist, you can do the following steps: - If your teeth have tartar, you should have it removed in the office before bleaching, because tartar and dental plaque prevent the whitening materials from entering the tooth enamel structure. - Before starting bleaching, you should brush your teeth and use dental floss so that the tooth surface is completely clean and the bleaching agent can enter the tooth structure. - Pour the teeth whitening agent into the tray (tooth mold). You should put a drop of whitening agent in each tooth space. - Place the tray on your teeth. - The material inside the chamber should not leak out and should not come into contact with the gums. To prevent gum sensitivity, if the substance comes out of the container, wipe it with a tissue. - You must put the mold on the tooth for at least 2 hours and after removing it, wash the solution off the tooth with a toothbrush. Make sure that every two hours you spend for bleaching is only for one jaw. - The length of treatment in home bleaching is about **two weeks and you have to put the mold on the tooth **every night for 2 to 6 hours**. - If the person does not have sensitive teeth and there is no problem, home bleaching can be used twice a day to achieve results in a shorter time. - If you feel tooth sensitivity, it is better to stop the bleaching process for two days so that the teeth can rest. - After using the mold, wash it with a toothbrush and water and put it in a freezer plastic bag and put it in the fridge together with the gel. In home bleaching, you whiten your teeth in two weeks using bleaching agents. Read in Prisa Dent: Method of scaling teeth in dentistry. Is it possible to remove dental plaque at home? **Which bleaching method is better?** The best results happen when both of these methods happen together, because office bleaching gives results in a shorter time, but home bleaching offers more lasting results. This means that you should first perform office bleaching at the dentist's office, then finish the treatment process with home bleaching under the supervision of your dentist. Of course, you have to repeat this once in a while so that the results remain permanent. **Effects of bleaching + photos of teeth bleaching** The amount of teeth whitening after teeth bleaching depends on the type of tooth and the type of pigments deposited in the tooth structure. Depending on the type of bleaching material and the condition of your teeth, tooth bleaching can change the color of the teeth by about 2** degrees. This method mostly affects yellow teeth. Before doing bleaching, talk to your dentist about your expectations and expectations of the effects of bleaching, so that he can inform you and be clear about the results of bleaching according to the structure of your teeth. If your teeth are gray and black, bleaching cannot help you much and you should try other treatment methods such as composite. You can see the effect of bleaching in the pictures below. As you can see in the bleaching photo, the appearance of the teeth before and after bleaching is very different. **What should we do before teeth bleaching?** Before bleaching, you should check the health of the teeth and gums in every way and fix them if you see any problems. For example, if you have periodontal disease and your gums have weakened or you have inflammation and gum disease, these cases must be treated. On the other hand, the health of the teeth is very important in terms of decay. If your tooth needs to be repaired or filled, you should fix these things first, then do teeth bleaching. It is worth noting that for bleaching, you may need to scale the tooth so that its surface is free of dental plaque and the bleaching agent can penetrate everywhere in the tooth. **Care after bleaching** Do the following to protect your teeth during bleaching and get the best results: - After bleaching, wash your gums with warm water to clean them. You can massage the gum a little to reduce its inflammation. - In the days after bleaching, wash your mouth twice a day with warm water. - Do not smoke or hookah after bleaching so that its shelf life does not decrease. - Avoid using colored toothpastes for 24 hours. Try to use anti-allergic toothpastes for the first few days so that your teeth are less sensitive. - Avoid eating very cold foods or drinks. - For the first 24 hours, try not to use foods with penetrating pigments. - In the days after bleaching, try not to use colored foods such as sauces and chocolate, but if you do, wash your teeth immediately. There is no obstacle to using foods such as baked potatoes, white bread, dairy products and rice. - Avoid drinks that can cause stains on the teeth. Such as: soda and coffee. - Avoid eating colored fruits such as pomegranate and cherries for 24 hours, but you can use fruits such as apples and bananas. Note that you must remove the skin of the apple. - It is not a problem to consume colorless drinks such as milk and water after bleaching. **Advantages and disadvantages of teeth bleaching** Each method and treatment has advantages and disadvantages. It is better to check these advantages and disadvantages before doing this method so that you can do it with more knowledge. **Benefits of teeth bleaching** - One of the best and fastest ways to whiten teeth is tooth bleaching. - Bleaching is a **relatively safe** method with the least amount of side effects. - This method is **less expensive** compared to other teeth whitening methods and its durability is excellent compared to its price. - It whitens teeth without wearing and grinding tooth enamel and causes the least possible damage** to the enamel. Disadvantages of teeth bleaching - One of the disadvantages of teeth bleaching ** is that it is not permanent if there are no health care workers and bad habits change. - The second disadvantage of tooth bleaching is that if it is not done by a professional dentist and the oxidizing material remains on the tooth too much, it may cause tooth sensitivity and toothache. - The home bleaching method, because it is performed by the person himself, may face errors and damage the teeth. - If quality materials are not used in bleaching, very bad consequences will occur. ** Bleaching has been one of the most questionable cases in President. We will try to answer some of your common questions.** **When do our teeth need bleaching?** You can use bleaching when your teeth become yellow and dark due to the following reasons. Yellowing of teeth due to aging and thinning of tooth enamel Yellowing of teeth due to drinking colored drinks with very penetrating pigments such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and other caffeinated drinks. - Improper diet and excessive use of sugar or eating colored foods such as sauces: soy sauce, ketchup, mustard sauce, etc. - Yellowing and staining of teeth due to smoking such as cigarettes and hookah Yellow teeth due to lack of dental and oral hygiene. **Who cannot use bleaching?** People who have the following conditions, the bleaching method is not suitable for them at all: - People with gum sensitivity. - People who have gum diseases and their gums have deteriorated, such as periodontal disease. These people can use bleaching after gum treatment. - People whose tooth enamel is worn. - People who use dental veneers such as composite and ceramic laminates, because tooth bleaching has no effect on composite and ceramic. **What is the difference between teeth bleaching and tooth scaling?** Tooth scaling, like teeth bleaching, is a way to whiten teeth, with the difference that scaling cleans the salts deposited on the teeth and plaques and has nothing to do with the structure of the tooth enamel, but tooth bleaching removes the stains that have fallen on the teeth genetically or environmentally, and by penetrating the structure of the tooth enamel and dentin, it brightens the color of the teeth. Make sure that tooth scaling does not change the natural color of your teeth and only removes the tartar on the teeth and causes the original color of the teeth to return. While bleaching can change the natural color of the tooth and make it a few degrees lighter. **What is the difference between tooth bleaching and tooth enamel?** Teeth bleaching is done by people who have no problem with the shape and order of their teeth and just want their teeth to be bright and white. This method does not do anything to change the shape of the teeth and is not suitable for people who have tooth deformities or fractures. However, tooth composite and dental laminate are a way to whiten, change the shape, shape and size of teeth, and those who want to change the shape and size of teeth in addition to whitening teeth should use tooth composite or laminate. **To whom is teeth bleaching suitable?** Teeth bleaching is suitable for people who have straight and tidy teeth and just want their teeth to be white and shiny. This method has no effect on the condition and shape of the teeth. If you want to change the shape of the tooth and correct its color, you need **composite or laminate** teeth. **What are the best teeth bleaching brands?** The best home teeth whitening brand used in the world is Boost and White Smile brands, which are offered in different kits with different percentages. In the dental office of Dr. Parisa Poriya Vali, **Boost** brand **Made in America** is used. **How long does tooth bleaching last?** For different people, the quality and durability of bleaching depends on various factors, the most important of which is how you take care of your teeth and diet. If you smoke during this period, the whiteness of your teeth will not last long. So, if you do teeth bleaching, you should also take care of your teeth. **What are the dangers of teeth bleaching?** It is possible that your gums will become sensitive to the chemicals used in teeth whitening, especially if you already have sensitive teeth. Of course, according to the skill of your dentist, this sensitivity will be as minimal as possible. **Can pregnant women bleach their teeth?** Teeth bleaching is one of the safest methods of teeth whitening, but very little research has been done on its safety for the fetus and breast milk. However, chemicals are used in this method and it may be harmful for your baby; Therefore, the best thing to do is to be careful during pregnancy and postpone teeth bleaching not only after childbirth but also after the breastfeeding period. **Is teeth bleaching permanent?** Teeth whitening is not permanent, it may last from a few months to 3 years. Of course, the mass and color of teeth varies from person to person. If you smoke or drink a lot of tea or coffee, the whitening effect will not last long. Of course, this case also has a solution that can be solved by consulting a dentist. **Does bleaching work on dentures?** Teeth whitening does not work on dentures, crowns, fillings or veneers. **Conclusion and guide to refer to Presadent** Teeth bleaching is one of the methods of teeth whitening that is done in two ways at home and in the dentist's office, and the whitening agent is different in these two methods. In order to get the best and most lasting result, it is better to do bleaching in the dental office first and then continue this work at home with the doctor's instructions. In order to receive advice on bleaching **Prisadent** has provided you with the opportunity to start your treatment in person and online with the best dental services. In order to get a consultation with the dental center of Dr. Parisa Pourai Veli, you can contact the numbers 09108084035 or 02144084504 in addition to the online chat system. 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