Teeth Whitening
A white smile is everyone’s dream. The tooth color of some of us may be yellow by itself or the teeth may turn yellow due to the habits consumed during the day. This situation can make us very uncomfortable and prevent our beautiful smiles. Having ideal teeth whiteness is not a dream. What you need to do is to have teeth whitening to prevent discoloration on the teeth. Thanks to this process, the color tone of your teeth can be lightened by 2-3 tones. In this way, you can add joy to your surroundings by having a beautiful smile. In this process, using Hydrogen Peroxide or its derivatives, oxygen is released. In this way, you will have a whiter tooth by brightening the tone of your tooth color.
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Our teeth can lose their natural color in the natural process. In the process called external color change, reasons such as coffee consumption, tea, food dyes and smoking are effective. As a result of excessive use of these substances, darkening of the color of the teeth occurs. In the process called internal discoloration, it causes destruction or loss of function of the tissues in the tooth. This process is affected by febrile illnesses, drug use, trauma to the tooth, infections and caries. Professional-level techniques are required to remove such color changes.
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Office type teeth whitening (clinical whitening): This method is also called laser teeth whitening method. It is applied by a specialist physician in a clinic. The application time is shorter than other methods. This method is done by applying the whitening gel applied on the teeth to the teeth with the help of UV light or laser beam. On average, it takes 1 hour.
Single tooth whitening (internal whitening): It is especially used for discoloration after root canal treatment. The filling in the tooth is removed and the whitening gel is applied to the gap opened. It can take 3 days until the desired color is reached.
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Teeth whitening can cause sensitivity in the teeth. These sensitivities may be to very cold or very hot, certain foods and drinks. This is a possible side effect. It may take 24 to 48 hours for this sensitivity to pass. If an unexpected situation is encountered, a doctor should be consulted. The teeth whitening process does not harm the tooth enamel.
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If the teeth whitening process is applied after bad habits such as coffee, cigarettes and alcohol, the success rate is quite high. Likewise, it gives satisfactory results against discoloration due to drug use.
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This factor varies from person to person. The whiteness of the teeth lasts between 3 months and 3-4 years. However, this period is slightly shorter in individuals who use tea, coffee and cigarettes. In individuals who do not have these habits, the period is even longer. During this period, regular checks should be made. If necessary, whitening should be applied again.
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There are many ways to whiten teeth. One of these methods is professional whitening with the help of a dentist. The other method is home whitening, which is done with the advice of a dentist. According to the studies, the most effective method is the method in which both processes are applied together. Therefore, the procedures that assist the procedure applied in the clinic should be applied at home with the advice of a doctor.
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Teeth Whitening
A white smile is everyone’s dream. The tooth color of some of us may be yellow by itself or the teeth may turn yellow due to the habits consumed during the day. This situation can make us very uncomfortable and prevent our beautiful smiles. Having ideal teeth whiteness is not a dream. What you need to do is to have teeth whitening to prevent discoloration on the teeth. Thanks to this process, the color tone of your teeth can be lightened by 2-3 tones. In this way, you can add joy to your surroundings by having a beautiful smile. In this process, using Hydrogen Peroxide or its derivatives, oxygen is released. In this way, you will have a whiter tooth by brightening the tone of your tooth color.
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Our teeth can lose their natural color in the natural process. In the process called external color change, reasons such as coffee consumption, tea, food dyes and smoking are effective. As a result of excessive use of these substances, darkening of the color of the teeth occurs. In the process called internal discoloration, it causes destruction or loss of function of the tissues in the tooth. This process is affected by febrile illnesses, drug use, trauma to the tooth, infections and caries. Professional-level techniques are required to remove such color changes.
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Office type teeth whitening (clinical whitening): This method is also called laser teeth whitening method. It is applied by a specialist physician in a clinic. The application time is shorter than other methods. This method is done by applying the whitening gel applied on the teeth to the teeth with the help of UV light or laser beam. On average, it takes 1 hour.
Single tooth whitening (internal whitening): It is especially used for discoloration after root canal treatment. The filling in the tooth is removed and the whitening gel is applied to the gap opened. It can take 3 days until the desired color is reached.
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Teeth whitening can cause sensitivity in the teeth. These sensitivities may be to very cold or very hot, certain foods and drinks. This is a possible side effect. It may take 24 to 48 hours for this sensitivity to pass. If an unexpected situation is encountered, a doctor should be consulted. The teeth whitening process does not harm the tooth enamel.
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If the teeth whitening process is applied after bad habits such as coffee, cigarettes and alcohol, the success rate is quite high. Likewise, it gives satisfactory results against discoloration due to drug use.
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This factor varies from person to person. The whiteness of the teeth lasts between 3 months and 3-4 years. However, this period is slightly shorter in individuals who use tea, coffee and cigarettes. In individuals who do not have these habits, the period is even longer. During this period, regular checks should be made. If necessary, whitening should be applied again.
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There are many ways to whiten teeth. One of these methods is professional whitening with the help of a dentist. The other method is home whitening, which is done with the advice of a dentist. According to the studies, the most effective method is the method in which both processes are applied together. Therefore, the procedures that assist the procedure applied in the clinic should be applied at home with the advice of a doctor.
