The color of our tooth enamel is one of the most important factors in completing our dental aesthetics. Everyone desires to have sparkling white teeth. However, numerous factors can cause teeth to discolor. Factors such as smoking, tea, wine, coffee, and cola can cause teeth to darken over time. Just like our skin tone, tooth color is also hereditary; some people naturally have darker teeth. Certain medications used in childhood can cause dark stains on the tooth surface. Whatever the cause, today, within the scope of aesthetic dentistry, everyone can have white and aesthetically pleasing teeth. However, it is important not to risk dental health while trying to whiten teeth. Adana Private Oral and Dental Health Clinic Dentrum has explained the frequently asked questions about teeth whitening treatments for you.
Be careful when using teeth whitening toothpaste.
People whose teeth yellow for various reasons, and smokers, often use commercially available toothpastes that promise whitening effects. However, the abrasive components in these toothpastes can damage the teeth. To avoid damaging tooth enamel, it's best not to use these whitening toothpastes continuously. Regular toothpastes and whitening toothpastes can be used alternately.
Tooth whitening powders may have harmful effects.
Today, whitening powders sold online and even in pharmacies can erode the surface of our teeth. While this may provide an initial whitening effect, it quickly leads to staining problems. Therefore, using fluoride dental care products and avoiding abrasive toothpastes and dental cleaners would be beneficial.
White and sparkling teeth can boost your self-confidence.
Before undergoing teeth whitening treatment, your teeth need to be thoroughly cleaned by your dentist. This includes removing stains and tartar. Additionally, any existing tooth and gum problems should be treated.
Tooth whitening treatment, also known as bleaching, uses carbamide peroxide and its derivatives to lighten the color of teeth. The substances used in this treatment release oxygen, resulting in a lighter tooth color. Whitening treatment is applied using two different methods.
The first method involves a procedure performed directly on the patient by the dentist. A gel is applied to the patient's teeth to whiten them. This treatment takes approximately one and a half hours. At the end of the treatment, the patient's teeth are whitened by up to five shades.
The second method is a treatment that the patient applies at home. In this method, which is applied with special transparent devices, whitening gels are given to the patient. The patient applies this treatment for one or two hours during the day. The desired whiteness of the teeth is achieved within six to eight days.
A lasting effect can be achieved with a supplementary at-home whitening treatment after an in-office teeth whitening procedure.
Sometimes, teeth may become sensitive to hot or cold during whitening treatment. This is a perfectly normal and temporary effect. The effect usually disappears completely the day after the treatment.
After whitening treatment, patients can support the treatment results with whitening toothpaste.
Research on this subject has proven that whitening gels are a completely safe procedure. Anyone who wants to whiten their teeth can safely undergo this treatment unless they are pregnant or have any other health problems that would prevent it.
