Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening represents one of the most preferred dental aesthetic applications. A healthier, more aesthetical, and more natural facial appearance is obtained as a result of teeth whitening treatment, which is included in the “smile design” category. This procedure affects one's facial overall look, as well as increases self-confidence, and makes people feel better psychologically.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is the process of getting rid of tooth discoloration that occurs on the tooth surface due to various reasons. Problems caused as a result of the accumulation of both organic and inorganic substances in the tooth enamel are treated. Professional and natural teeth whitening methods are applied. The purpose of this is to achieve a healthy, white, and natural tooth appearance. Teeth whitening prices vary according to the discoloration of the tooth and the teeth whitening session.
Why Do Teeth Change Color?
Many factors can cause teeth to lose their whiteness and to become aesthetically deteriorated. There are two types of tooth discoloration: internal coloration and external coloration.
- Teeth discoloration as a result of aging,
- Consuming substances such as tea, coffee, and cigarettes that cause tooth stains,
- Causes of hereditary problems.
- Not brushing teeth regularly,
- The use of medical drugs such as antibiotics,
- Orthodontic treatment process,
- To use antibiotics while pregnant,
are the most common causes.
Types of Teeth Whitening
It is possible to whiten teeth with natural and professional methods. Depending on the chosen method, the whitening session length and whitening quality change. Of course, daily oral care prevents tooth discoloration, prolongs the time between two treatments, and increases the permanence of the teeth whitening effect. Professional teeth whitening (Bleaching) treatment comes into play at this point for those whose teeth do not look the way they wanted with natural methods.
The Types of Bleach
In the bleaching method, both aesthetic and restorative materials and new technological dental instruments are used. There are two types of
- Bleaching: Home Bleaching, and In-office Bleaching. In addition, "internal teeth whitening (Internal Bleaching)" is also considered in the same category.
- Home Bleaching: This method is applied at home. A mouthguard and special gel are used. The oral guard is exclusively prepared for the patient by the dentist and is used at night. In this treatment method, the whitening effect lasts longer than In-Office bleaching.
- In-Office Bleaching: This procedure is performed by the dentist in the dental clinic. The number of sessions, the levels of teeth whitening, and the duration of the teeth whitening session vary according to the patient's teeth condition. For example, in some cases, while a single session is sufficient for the teeth to reach the ideal whiteness, 2 sessions can be performed for patients with severe tooth discoloration.
External discoloration refers to the coloration of the tooth enamel caused by tea, cigarette, and such consumptions. It causes an unaesthetic mouth and teeth appearance. It is also one of the reasons for the formation of tartar, and not cleaning the tartar may cause gingiva problems in the future. With professional teeth whitening, effective results are obtained in a short period of time.
Professional teeth whitening, namely Bleaching, has long-lasting effects. The permanence effect may vary according to factors such as oral care and nutrition; the treatment period can be longer or shorter.
Consumption of foods that cause tooth discoloration and staining around the teeth are among the causes of internal discoloration as well as external discoloration. Typically, structural problems in the tooth cause discoloration but highly successful results are achieved with bleaching.
