Teeth Whitening Treatments in Turkey
Effective Tooth Whitening
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There are several teeth whitening treatments you can choose from depending upon your dental needs and concerns. There are treatments that can be applied at home, these are called at-home whitening treatments. And there are teeth whitening treatments that are applied by a professional at a dental clinic, these are referred to as in-office whitening treatments.
Why would I need my teeth whitened?
There are a number of reasons why you might get your teeth whitened. Everyone is different; and just as our hair and skin color vary, so do our teeth. Very few people have brilliant-white teeth, and our teeth can also become more discolored as we get older.
Your teeth can also be stained on the surface by food and drinks such as tea, coffee, red wine, and blackcurrant. Smoking can also stain teeth.
‘Calculus' or tartar can also affect the color of your teeth. Some people may have staining under the surface, which can be caused by certain antibiotics or by tiny cracks in the teeth which take up stains.
What does tooth whitening involve?
Professional bleaching is the most usual method of tooth whitening. Your dental team will be able to tell you if you are suitable for the treatment, and will supervise it if you are. First, the dental team will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums to protect them. They will then apply the whitening product to your teeth, using a specially made tray which fits into your mouth like a mouthguard.
The ‘active ingredient' in the product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and the tooth color is made lighter.
The total treatment can usually be done within three to four weeks. First, you will need two or three visits to the dentist. Your dental team will need to make a mouthguard and will take impressions for this at the first appointment. Once your dental team has started the treatment, you will need to continue the treatment at home. This means regularly applying the whitening product over two to four weeks, for 30 minutes to one hour at a time.
However, there are now some new products which can be applied for up to eight hours at a time. This means you can get a satisfactory result in as little as one week.
What other procedures are there?
There is now laser whitening or ‘power whitening'. During this procedure, a rubber dam is put over your teeth to protect the gums, and a bleaching product is painted onto your teeth. Then a light or laser is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. The light speeds up the reaction of the whitening product and the color change can be achieved more quickly. Laser whitening is said to make teeth up to five or six shades lighter.
How long does chair-side power whitening take?
Your dentist will need to assess your teeth to make sure that you are suitable for the treatment. Once it has been agreed, this procedure usually takes about one hour.
What are the side effects?
Some people may find that their teeth become sensitive to cold during or after the treatment. Others may have discomfort in the gums, a sore throat, or white patches on the gum line. These symptoms are usually temporary and should disappear within a few days of the treatment finishing.
What about whitening toothpaste?
here are several whitening toothpaste on the market. Although they do not affect the natural color of your teeth, they may be effective at removing staining. Therefore, they may improve the overall appearance of your teeth. Whitening toothpaste may also help the effect to last, once your teeth have been professionally whitened.
Can a single tooth which has been root filled be whitened?
Yes. Sometimes dead teeth go discolored after a root filling. If the tooth has been root treated, the canal (which contained the nerve) may be reopened. The whitening product is applied from the inside to whiten the tooth.
How can I look after my teeth once they have been whitened?
You can help to keep your teeth white by cutting down on the amount of food and drinks you have that can stain teeth. Don't forget, stopping smoking can also help prevent discoloration and staining.
We recommend the following tips to take care of your teeth:
• Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks.
• Visit your dental team regularly, as often as they recommend.
Tooth whitening can only lighten your existing tooth color. Also, it only works on natural teeth. It will not work on any type of ‘false' teeth such as dentures, crowns, and veneers.
If your dentures are stained or discolored visit your dental team and ask for them to be cleaned.
Tooth whitening can only lighten your existing tooth color. Also, it only works on natural teeth. It will not work on any type of ‘false' teeth such as dentures, crowns, and veneers.
If your dentures are stained or discolored visit your dental team and ask for them to be cleaned.
