Teeth Whitening
Everyone desires to have white teeth. Even with regular brushing, if your teeth aren’t as white as you desire, the best solution is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is a procedure that, when done with the right medications and under the supervision of a specialist dentist, does not harm your teeth. However, it should be noted that whitening is absolutely not recommended for pregnant women or milk teeth.
There are various methods and applications available for teeth whitening, ranging from whitening toothpastes to laser technology. The most effective whitening for teeth is achieved by using substances containing peroxide. The process, which typically involves Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide, is known as teeth whitening.
Discolorations in teeth can lead to psychological distress for individuals. Fortunately, with advancements in aesthetic and restorative materials in Oral and Dental Health services, many issues related to tooth color, shape, and position can now be resolved much more easily. Whitening yellowed and stained teeth is a more economical, easier, and painless method compared to other restorative methods.
Main Reasons for Yellowing Teeth:
- Excessive consumption of coffee, tea and cola drinks
- Using tobacco substances such as cigarettes and cigars
- Age progression
- Old restorations and root canal treatments on teeth
- Excessive fluoride intake
- Loss of dental nerve vitality due to trauma
- Loss of vitality of the dental nerve due to long years of teeth clenching
How is Teeth Whitening Done?
It is much easier to lighten teeth, especially in cases of discoloration and staining due to tea, coffee, smoking, and age. Research shows that 96% of patients are satisfied with the teeth whitening method. Since the permanence of the teeth whitening process varies from person to person and according to the care and cleanliness given to the teeth; The whitening of the teeth lasts between 3 months and 3-4 years. The permanence of whiteness is shorter in people who are more addicted to smoking, tea and coffee. Repeating the teeth whitening application every 6 months or once a year before the teeth return to their previous color ensures that the whiteness lasts longer. Teeth whitening is performed by specialist doctors in the Oral and Dental Health Department at Elit Istanbul Medical Center.