Teeth whitening is a clinical treatment aimed to eliminate blemishes or dark shades on teeth.

It is everyone's dream to have white teeth and to be able to laugh easily without trying to hide the teeth in any environment. With today's clinical techniques, teeth whitening treatment makes this dream possible with a success rate of over 95%.

There are effective methods that can make your teeth whiter or at least lighter. However, if they are performed without the necessary clinical examination, it can have negative consequences at both dental and gum levels. Therefore, a specific product should be selected for teeth whitening at the clinical level; it should be used carefully in accordance with the recommendations of the dentist.

It should be noted that bleaching products have no effect on any type of restorative materials, in other words on composite fillings, veneers and similar.

Teeth whitening methods can be collected under 4 headings as home whitening, office type (in clinic) teeth whitening, combination of home and clinic teeth whitening and laser teeth whitening. Each method has its own procedures and advantages. It is best for the dentist to make the right choice after the clinical examination.

1. Home Tooth Whitening

   In home teeth whitening method, various products such as plaque and gel are given to the patient by the dentist. This plaque given to patient is specially prepared for the patient with the measurement taken from the patient's mouth. The application is shown in the clinic and the remaining applications are described how to do it at home. It requires a careful application. This method takes longer time than the clinical teeth whitening.

   It is very risky to try to whiten teeth with devices sold on the internet without consulting the specialist dentist or recipes consisting of a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and certain food-based substances. Because such substances cause irreversible wear on the tooth.

2. Laser Teeth Whitening (Office Type Whitening)

   Office-type teeth whitening with laser method applied by the dentist in dental clinic is a shorter and more effective method in comparison with other options. In this case, it takes up to 1 hour to apply the whitening gel by activating it with laser or LED lights.

   Teeth whitening gel is formulated to react when exposed to this light.

   The advantage of laser teeth whitening activation over other forms of activation is to obtain the results very faster. In other words, you will get enough whitening usually in a single session or consultation, which is obtained in an average time of 40 to 60 minutes.

3. Combination of Home and Clinic Teeth Whitening

   In addition to the above options, it is also possible to make a combination of home and office teeth whitening. This combination is usually performed in cases where the patient wants to get results faster or where whitening does not occur as expected. After the application performed in the clinic, the patient continues to apply the whitening process at home by him/herself. The dentist will determine the application time at home and describe the application to patient.

After teeth whitening treatment, patients are advised to avoid teeth-coloring foods such as coffee, cola-based beverages, alcohol and cigarettes for a certain period of time. However, the ideal for smokers is to break this habit and reduce the amount of cigarettes for a more permanent result.

After treatment, the patient should do what is necessary for oral hygiene and dental care after meals and before going to sleep. In addition, a visit to the dentist should be made every 6 months to keep your oral health up to date and to cleanse your teeth of blemishes.

You can apply to our MEDIC ANTALYA dental clinic in Antalya to receive professional services on continuously renewing teeth whitening techniques and treatments. MEDIC ANTALYA that applies campaign prices for all teeth whitening treatments for perfect smiles, is waiting for you with its expert staff.