Frequent and prolonged consumption of tea, coffee, smoking, and coloured and acidic beverages leads to discolouration of the teeth. There are many other reasons for the colouration. These are:

Some drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding,

Antibiotics, especially tetracycline derivatives used at a young age,

Structural defects in congenital tooth structure,

Prolonged consumption of excessively fluoridated drinking water,

Cracks on the tooth surface due to trauma or accident,

Darkening of tooth colour due to ageing.

Frequent and prolonged consumption of tea, coffee, cigarettes, and coloured and acidic beverages leads to discolouration of the teeth. There are many other reasons for the colouration. These are:

Some drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding,

Antibiotics, especially tetracycline derivatives used at a young age,

Structural defects in congenital tooth structure,

Prolonged consumption of excessively fluoridated drinking water,

Cracks on the tooth surface due to trauma or accident,

Darkening of tooth colour due to ageing.

The tooth that has undergone root canal treatment loses its vitality, may lose its bright, vivid colour over time, and may turn yellow or discolouration may occur over time depending on the material placed inside the tooth. In such discolourations, it is possible to whiten the related tooth with special techniques alone.

If teeth whitening is performed under the supervision of a dentist, it is extremely effective and safe.

One of the important criteria in whitening is that the person obeys all the rules during the whitening period. In this respect, whitening should only be done by people who can apply all the directives of the dentist and comply with the rules during whitening at the maximum level.

Before teeth whitening, if the person has decayed teeth in his mouth, fillings should be done first. It is also necessary to restore these areas with aesthetic fillings in people who have enamel erosion in the areas of their teeth adjacent to the gingiva. Otherwise, excessive sensitivity may occur during the whitening process in teeth with decayed and wear-related defects.

In people whose gums are inflamed and gingival recession is more than normal, first of all, the gums should be restored to the desired health. Bleaching can only be considered after the gums have been brought to an acceptable condition. Otherwise, severe sensitivity and failure may be encountered during the whitening process.

In individuals with excessive smoking, teeth whitening should not be applied before cigarette consumption is reduced to a reasonable level. Otherwise, it will not be possible to obtain a successful result.

No. Teeth whitening shows different results from person to person. Many factors such as the age of the person, the structural features of the tooth, and the natural colour of the tooth directly affect the whitening process.

There are 4 different methods in teeth whitening treatment:

Office type teeth whitening (Clinical whitening)

home teeth whitening

Combined teeth whitening (Home + office whitening)

Single tooth whitening (Internal whitening of root canal treated teeth)

It is the whitening method applied by your dentist in the dental clinic. It is also known as laser teeth whitening method. The application time is shorter than other methods, so it is a very suitable method for patients with time constraints. The whitening gel applied on the teeth by the dentist is activated with the help of UV light or laser and the whitening process is performed for an average of 1 hour.

Personalized whitening plates are prepared by measuring inside the mouth. A certain amount of the whitening gel that your dentist will give you is applied to the prepared plaque. Teeth are whitened by using plaque for at least 4-6 hours during the day, for an average of 10-15 days, or by using it overnight for 8-10 days.

The gel to be used in home teeth whitening should not be applied more than your doctor’s recommendations. Otherwise, the gel overflowing from the plaque will cause irritation in the gums. In such a case, you should wash the gums immediately and contact your dentist by applying the cream containing vitamin E to the irritated surface.

It is a teeth whitening method in which office and home bleaching are applied together. After the whitening process is applied in the office or clinic, the process is supported with home bleaching.

The filling in the tooth is removed, the whitening gel is applied to the opened space, and then the tooth is closed with a temporary filling. The sessions are repeated at 3-day intervals until the desired colour is achieved.

If you want your teeth to be close to white in colour and to lighten a few tones, only office or home bleaching may be sufficient. However, if your teeth are very dark due to smoking, coffee or tea, the most effective and efficient teeth whitening method for you will be combined whitening. In order for us to decide on the suitable teeth whitening method for you, you must be examined.

Each session takes approximately 1 hour. The number of sessions suitable for you will be determined by your doctor.

After the teeth whitening process is applied, the effect of this process usually lasts for 2 years. However, this period may vary from person to person. You should carefully follow the recommendations of your doctor after the procedure. Otherwise, this effect lasts much shorter.

Before starting the teeth whitening treatment, it will be beneficial for you to talk to your doctor in detail and ask the questions in your mind.

Whitening under the supervision of your dentist does not have any harmful effects on your teeth. However, all whitening gels may cause more or less tooth sensitivity during or after application. This may vary from person to person. The complaint of sensitivity usually goes away within a few days. If you encounter an unexpected situation, consult your doctor.

Your porcelain veneers, bridges or aesthetic fillings cannot be whitened with the bleaching method. These may need to be changed to match the color of your newly whitened teeth. Therefore, if you are complaining about the color of your teeth, consult your dentist for whitening before these treatments.

You can find many toothpastes for whitening teeth in the cosmetic aisles of pharmacies or grocery stores. Pastes do not change the natural color of the teeth, they can only be effective in removing the discoloration that has occurred on the teeth. Since toothpastes clean the tooth mechanically, if used too much or applied with hard brushing, it can cause tooth wear. Therefore, it is useful to avoid using toothpastes for whitening as much as possible.

Colored tea, coffee, wine for two weeks after all whitening techniques; Acidic foods and drinks such as cola and smoking should be avoided. Otherwise, the effect of whitening may decrease in the early period.