DENTISTRY

TEETH WHITENING

Teeth Whitening: What is it, What are the Applications and Procedures, Frequently Asked Questions

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth have an undesirable appearance as a result of discoloration by yellowing or darkening for various reasons in daily life; therefore, teeth whitening is applied. Applications with the aim of having aesthetically beautiful and healthy appearence of teeth, and that leads to the tooth color closer to white are conidered in teeth whitening.

What are the Alternatives in the Teeth Whitening Process?

It is very beneficial for patients to determine the most ideal and effective method for whitening teeth for their own teeth by consulting with dentists. Those who want to whiten their teeth can try from a wide range of options for teeth whitening, from simple at-home methods to professional techniques applied by the dentist.

Professional Teeth Cleaning Methods:

  • Bleaching: Carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide is used in this procedure performed by the dentist. Thanks to it, whitening is provided in discolored teeth due to intrinsic reasons. In clinical conditions, very fast and effective results can be obtained.
  • Apparatus (tray) Application: Teeth can be whitened by wearing personalized dental apparatus coated with a gel containing substances used in teeth whitening at home for 30 minutes to 1 hour.