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What is Teeth Whitening?

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What is Teeth Whitening?

You can get a result that will make you happy with the teeth whitening process that you will have on your teeth that have darkened due to various effects. Each person's tooth color is unique. Some teeth are congenitally yellow, and some are colored due to the reasons listed below.

 

What causes discoloration of teeth?

Colorants in food (such as cigarettes and tea),

Antibiotic use in childhood or pregnancy,

Your teeth may become discolored due to the amount of fluoride in the water.

 

Teeth whitening is a treatment method that should be done in conscious and expert hands. Otherwise, the whitening agents may damage the tooth enamel.

 

What methods are used in teeth whitening? 

Office type whitening (Office Bleaching)

It is known as the most effective method. Its whitening speed is high and its durability is long. Tooth cleaning is done beforehand and the process begins right after. The number of sessions can be extended, taking into account the discoloration of the tooth. If there is no other treatment method, results are obtained in 2 or 3 sessions. In office type whitening, the patient does not feel any pain.

Home Bleaching

The treatment process, which starts after the determination of the tooth color you have determined for your teeth with your doctor, continues with the production of a plaque suitable for your mouth structure. Plaque is given to you together with tubes containing a whitening agent and you are told how to apply it to the teeth.

 

What should be done after teeth whitening?

After the teeth whitening treatment, a sensitivity may occur in the teeth within 48 hours. Attention should be paid to the balance of hot and cold food. In an average of 2 or 3 days, the sensitivity in your teeth will be completely gone.

For a few days after teeth whitening, foods that may cause coloring (such as tea, coffee) should be avoided.

 

How long do teeth stay white with teeth whitening?

The mouth structure of each person is unique. In addition, some personal factors, such as enzymes secreted with saliva in the mouth, are features that affect dental health. However, it has been observed that the teeth that have been whitened maintain their white color in an average of 3 to 8 months.

No matter how much you take care of your oral health in your daily life; For example, even if you have habits such as a regular daily brushing routine, sometimes tooth discoloration may be inevitable. For this, you can get a safe and healthy care by consulting your doctor, and in this way, you can get the smile you desire.