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The indication for the whitening process varies according to factors such as age, the thickness of the enamel layer, developmental disorders in the teeth, the presence of bondings and abrasions on the teeth.

Sensitization occurs but fluoride-containing pastes or desensitizing agents can be used to reduce it. The whitening process is continued or interrupted for a while, depending on the sensitivity of the patient.

It is a process that takes 1 hour in total, together with the preparation stages and the application periods of the gel.

Colored foods and beverages (tea, coffee, fruit juices, dishes with tomato paste and sauce, etc.), smoking should be avoided, especially in the first 48 hours. If the patient smokes, it is recommended to reduce it afterwards. Acidic foods and drinks can increase sensitivity.

- While clinical bleaching is an application under the control of a dentist for approximately 1 hour in the clinic, in home bleaching, it is a controlled application performed by the patient with a specially prepared whitening plate and bleaching agent for home application.

-Clinical type bleaching provides color lightening in a shorter time, so discoloration can be seen more easily.

After clinical bleaching application, home bleaching application is the most recommended bleaching treatment.

No application can be applied to the teeth with composite filling or adhesive mechanism for 7-10 days after whitening.

Whitening treatment should be performed before aesthetic interventions, fillings to be replaced or aesthetic interventions to be made should be made according to the final color.