Teeth Whitening

Teeth discolor over time for various reasons and lose their former shine. Two different methods can be applied to make the natural color of the teeth whiter and brighter.

Teeth whitening method is among the most preferred treatments in aesthetic smile design.

Teeth whitening can be applied with two methods;
The first of these is office type whitening, that is, the teeth whitening method offered to the patient in the clinic or office of the physician.

Office type teeth whitening is an application that is applied by protecting the gums with a special solution applied on the teeth. With a special beam source, this can be a laser or a high-source beam source, depending on the preference of the physician. This is the process of whitening teeth with a beam source.
This application takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour . Some people may need more than one session. At the end of the office type teeth whitening process, the teeth of the person become a few shades whiter. Teeth whitening is a method of removing stains inside the tooth with special solutions and special techniques. In other words, teeth cleaning and teeth whitening are completely different treatments.
Teeth cleaning is done to remove existing stains on the teeth.
Teeth whitening is the process of removing the yellowing materials inside the tooth in individuals who have yellow teeth for years or genetically.

What makes our teeth turn yellow?
The biggest factors that turn our teeth yellow are, of course, primarily tea and coffee, which we consume a lot. In addition to these, smoking is also very harmful to your health and teeth. In addition, some of the coloring substances in red wine and other foods cause great damage to our teeth.

Unfortunately, it is one of the factors that turn teeth yellow in aging. As we age, our teeth turn yellow, crack, the surface becomes rougher and the teeth become more stain-resistant as they become rough.

If teeth whitening is not enough, porcelain laminated tooth method, that is, special porcelain leaflets can be adhered to the teeth, or bonding application process can also help us with teeth whitening.

The second method in teeth whitening is home-type teeth whitening.
In the home bleaching method, the physician first sits down with the person and evaluates whether the teeth are suitable for whitening or not. A special measure is taken from the person, and a plate is prepared according to this measure, which fits in the mouth and does not overflow. It must be an approved brand. So do not use the products you buy from the market or outside to whiten your teeth. Although these products seem to whiten teeth at first, they damage the teeth. Thanks to the special plates prepared in home bleaching, the physician explains in detail how to use it to the patient. Teeth become whiter in a few days by wearing the plaque, which is prepared for about 3-4 hours a day.

There is actually not a big difference between home teeth whitening and office teeth whitening system. There are only time differences. For this reason, the patient needs to decide which method he/she will want to do the teeth whitening process. It can be decided according to the habits of some people. For example, if the person uses a lot of coffee, tea and cigarettes, people with these habits will need more teeth whitening, so they may prefer home teeth whitening. It is necessary to make a decision based on one's usage habits.

For teeth whitening, products (such as baking soda, bleach, etc.) or methods that you do not know from the outside should not be used. Because tooth enamel is a very special tissue, although it is a very hard tissue, it can be eroded. Enamel is the layer that covers the surface of the teeth, under which is the weaker dentin layer. When the dentin layer is descended, sensitivities and problems begin. Therefore, it is necessary to protect your tooth enamel well, it is very important for your health that you do not use any product other than the materials that should be used for the teeth whitening method recommended by our dentist.