Teeth Whitening

Unwanted spots appear on teeth over time. These spots can be due to various reasons; old age, frequent consumption of foods containing artificial coloring (tea, coffee, coke, cigarettes etc.), traumas and antibiotics used during the development period are the most common reasons. Teeth whitening process is the process to remove these spots formed on the teeth and is very commonly used reliable process. As the teeth whitening process can be carried out by a dentist at the clinic, the patients can apply it themselves at home. Since the teeth whitening process carried out at a clinic gives quite quick and effective results, it is preferable.

In the teeth whitening process applied under the control of a dentist, the dentist applies the appropriate amount of whitening material onto the teeth. This teeth whitening treatment applied under the supervision of a dentist at a clinic certainly does not lead to a permanent damage (abrasion, cavities, breakage) on teeth.  Sometimes, tingling or sensitivity to extreme cold can occur during the treatment. This sensitivity is eliminated by special medications and chemicals used by the dentist.

Depending on the person’s eating habits, oral care and cigarette consumption, it is possible to use whitened teeth healthily for one to three years approximately. After this period of time, the teeth are whitened again with a reinforcement session to be applied. The change of color which occurs in teeth within this period of time is not a complete return to their former color. They may only get a shade or two darker depending on usage.