Teeth whitening is one of the dental procedures that corrects color changes which can be occur for several reasons in enamel for various reasons. It is also one of the most intriguing and preferred methods. Teeth whitening applications, which are included in smile design, give extremely good results thanks to the developing dental opportunities.

What is Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening, also known as Bleaching, is among the aesthetic dental procedures that make the face in general and the mouth area in specific look more beautiful and healthier. Being dissatisfied with the color of the teeth can cause psychological problems, lower the self-confidence, and bring upsetting consequences with it such as laughing by covering his mouth with his hand or not being able to smile sincerely. The whiten teeth look is also effective in terms of drawing a healthier and more impressive overall image. Thanks to professional dental whitening methods, which are applied very easily and completed in a short time, you do not have to deal with experiencing such problems.

Factors Causing Tooth Discoloration

The causes of tooth discoloration vary. The source and severity of coloration can change from person to person. Problems such as discoloration of the tooth, development of inorganic formations around the tooth and yellow teeth are encountered. The most common causes of tooth discoloration:

• Use of medical drugs
• Using antibiotics,
• Genetic predisposition,
• Vitamin deficiency,
• Aging,
• Unhealthy eating,
• Smoking,
• Consumption of teeth-staining beverages such as tea and coffee,
• Hereditary factors.

Teeth Whitening Methods

Two types of teeth whitening methods are applied in professional teeth cleaning, namely Power Bleaching and Home Bleaching. Which method will be ideal for the person is determined after the examination. During the treatment process:

• The exact location and the severity of the color change around the tooth and on the enamel are determined.
• The source / reasons of tooth discoloration is determined.
• The ideal bleaching method is decided.

Tooth discoloration occurs in the form of internal coloration and external coloration. Internal discoloration is related to structural problems and does not fix with regular brushing. External coloration, on the other hand, occurs for external reasons. Coffee and tea stains are examples of this.

• Home Bleaching: It is applied with special dental mouthguard in which white gel will be added. These dental tools, which are prepared by taking the patient's mouth measurements, are used at night while sleeping. The process will be longer compared to the Power Bleaching method.
• Power Bleaching (In-office Bleaching): This whitening method is done by the dentist; It is applied quicker and lasts longer. Tooth color can be lightened up to about 3 or 4 tones.

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