Teeth Whitening
Teeth lose their whiteness over time due to the consumption of foods such as coffee, tea and wine. Smoking also causes teeth to lose their whiteness. The teeth whitening process applied by dentists to patients in this situation is known as “bleaching”. The teeth whitening method stands out because it is easier and more economical compared to porcelain veneers. In addition, teeth whitening is protective and reliable. Because it does not erode the teeth.
The color of the teeth is as individual as hair color and eye color. The ratio of the elements in the tooth content to each other determines the color of the tooth. The enamel surface on the tooth has a porous structure, that is, a structure consisting of small and invisible holes. Therefore, the natural color of the teeth may change over time due to external influences.
The most common method preferred for teeth whitening is office bleaching. This method provides faster results as a result of the session to be applied by the dentist.
A single session is usually sufficient for teeth whitening with the office bleaching method. During the procedure, the gums are isolated for whitening and a gel with whitening properties is applied on the tooth.
The dentist decides on this application by looking at the color tone of the teeth and the structure of the tooth tissue. Special light sources such as LED or laser halogen are used to activate the gel on the teeth.
