Teeth Whitening

Most people today complain about tooth color. There are many pores in the teeth that are invisible to the eye like a sponge. These pores become clogged and the color of the teeth begins to darken with the meals eaten except for drinks such as wine, coffee, tea and cigarettes. The most common causes of tooth discoloration: 1-Smoking 2-Tea, coffee 3-Age-related coloration 4-Using tetracycline group antibiotics 5-Excessive use of fluoride 6-Strokes, traumas to the teeth 7-acidic beverages such as cola 8-Tooth color darkening to root canal treatment How is teeth whitening done? First of all, a dentist must examine the patient and decide whether it is suitable for tooth whitening. If the bleaching procedure is deemed appropriate for the patient; 1-By using a mouth opener, cheeks and lips are protected. 2-The tissues around the teeth are protected with special cotton and saliva absorbers. 3-Gingival protective barrier is applied. 4-Gel application containing hydrogen peroxide is applied on the teeth. 5-Activation is increased with a special laser device. 6- The required time is waited in accordance with the whitening gel rules appropriate for the patient. Although the process varies from person to person, it takes between 30 and 60 minutes on average. In some cases, it may be necessary to repeat the extra session whitening process. The result of the bleaching process may vary depending on the person’s tooth structure and tooth color.