LASER ASSISTED TEETH WHITENING (BLEACHING)

Shining, white teeth are one of the biggest tools that underline not only a healthy smile, but also a person's self-confidence! Fortunately, today, those who forget to smile because they are not happy with their tooth color can smile with pleasure thanks to the practical applications of aesthetic dentistry. Every person has an innate tooth color. But everyone has one request: "White, even whiter!" have teeth! In this regard, new materials and new application techniques come to our rescue..

Is Teeth Whitening a Necessity or a Cosmetic Procedure?

Teeth whitening is the process of bleaching the teeth, unlike the polishing method that we apply after tartar cleaning and restores the tooth to its natural color. During this whitening process, the color of the tooth is lightened a few tones compared to the original color. The whitening process is not always applied for cosmetic reasons; It is also a preferred method in the correction of discoloration caused by tooth structure (such as excessive use of antibiotics at an early age, excessive exposure to flora...).

How Is Teeth Whitening Applied?

The number of sessions varies between 2-3 sessions depending on the coloration of the teeth. Before the procedure, whitening gel is applied to the teeth after the preservative applied to prevent damage to the gums. This application is done three times in 15-minute periods. Sensitivity may occur in the teeth after the sessions. In this case, the use of desensitizing pastes eliminates the problem in a short time.

Do Teeth Need Special Care Before, Between and After the Sessions?

Before the procedure, the patient is first given professional dental care, the tartar is cleaned and the tooth is polished with a paste. Before each session and at the end of the last session, the patient's photographs are taken and color determination is made. Between sessions, the patient should not consume coloring foods and beverages (such as red wine, meals with saffron, meals with tomato paste, orange juice, cola). Smokers should minimize cigarette consumption between sessions, if possible. This method does not cause any harm to the teeth.

Is the Implementation Always Successful?

The whiteness obtained after the application varies according to the source of the person's tooth discoloration and tooth structure, but in the end it gives very good results.

How Long Can Whitened Teeth Keep Their Color?

Although the duration of permanence varies depending on whether the tooth surface is smooth, saliva structure, consumption of tea, coffee and cigarettes, and whether or not he takes care of his teeth, it lasts for about 2-3 years.

Can Teeth Whitening Application Only Be Performed in an Office Environment?

There are different methods to whiten teeth. The first is professional whitening with the help of a dentist, and the other is the home whitening system applied at home in line with the recommendation of your doctor. At-home whitening is not recommended by dentists because it takes a long time and the results are not very visible. However, it can be preferred by patients since its cost is cheaper than the whitening we will do. Household applications differ according to the brand and content used. However, patients often do not get full results because they leave these applications unfinished. At the same time, we recommend that teeth whitening be performed in the practice environment, since there is a high probability of damaging the gums of our patients in home bleaching. [ref:Dr.Dt.ŞeydaAlkan]