Teeth whitening finds an application area in cosmetic dentistry as an aesthetic treatment applied for long-term white appearance of teeth that are stained and yellowed for various reasons, aiming for a natural appearance. We will take a look at teeth whitening methods used against yellowing and staining of tooth color due to reasons such as consumption habits and environmental factors.
Antalya teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment approach used to lighten the color of teeth by a few shades. The main purpose of the procedures is to make the teeth whiter, brighter and cleaner than their current appearance. Although there is an option to whiten teeth at home with the help of various materials such as whitening kits, this option can be risky due to the lack of physician control and clinical conditions.
The healthiest method for teeth whitening is to undergo the procedure in a clinical setting under the supervision of a dentist. Because using whitening products purchased for home use or using these products without the supervision of a dentist can lead to a number of problems that may threaten oral and dental health.
For this reason, it is a healthier approach to see a specialist dentist and follow the treatment program determined by the dentist. Because a professionally competent dentist listens to the dental health history of the individual and acts within the framework of the color tone requested while determining the appropriate method to ensure success in treatment.
Professional teeth whitening is a chemical procedure to lighten the color of teeth by several shades without damaging the natural structure of the tooth. The whitening process is based on an "oxidation" reaction using special gels containing carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. When these gels are applied to the tooth surface, they release active oxygen radicals. These radicals penetrate microscopic pores in the enamel and dentin layer of the tooth, breaking down the large and complex pigment molecules that cause discoloration into smaller and colorless components. This process does not change or erode the structure of the tooth; it only breaks down the molecules that make up its color, making it appear whiter and brighter.
Commercially available whitening toothpastes, strips or pens should never be confused with professional whitening. The main differences are the following:
Efficacy: Market products either only remove light surface stains by abrasion (like toothpastes) or contain a very low concentration of whitening agents. Therefore, they do not significantly lighten the inner color of the teeth. Professional systems use a higher concentration of proven agents that can penetrate into the tooth.
Safety: Professional whitening is always performed under the supervision of a dentist. Before the procedure, your gums are completely isolated with a special protective barrier. This prevents the highly concentrated gel from irritating your gums. Grocery store products do not have this protection and improper application can cause severe burns and sensitivity of the gums.
To understand how teeth whitening works, it is first necessary to know why and how teeth change color. Tooth discoloration is basically examined in two main categories:
This is the stains that accumulate over time on the enamel surface, the outermost layer of the tooth. It is the most common type of discoloration and is directly related to our lifestyle habits.
Chromogenic Foods and Drinks: Foods rich in color pigments (chromogens) such as coffee, tea, red wine, soy sauce, cherries, blueberries, etc. adhere to the microscopic pores of the tooth enamel and cause staining.
Tobacco Use: Nicotine and tar in cigarette, cigar or hookah smoke quickly accumulate on the tooth surface, causing stubborn yellow and brown stains.
Inadequate Oral Hygiene: Without regular and effective brushing, the bacterial plaque that accumulates on the tooth surface hardens over time to form tartar (calculus). This layer of plaque and tartar creates a rough surface on which external stains can more easily adhere.
This type of discoloration is caused by changes in the color of the dentin layer under the enamel layer of the tooth and is more difficult to clean.
Genetic Factors and Aging: Just like our skin color, our tooth color is genetically determined. Some people naturally have a more yellow dentin color. As we age, the outermost layer of enamel becomes thinner and the underlying, yellower layer of dentin becomes more visible.
Trauma: A hard blow to the tooth can damage the blood vessels inside the tooth and cause blood to leak into the dentinal canals. Over time, this has the effect of bleeding into the tooth, causing it to turn pink, brown or gray.
Drug Use (Tetracycline): Tetracycline group antibiotics used especially in childhood (during tooth development) can cause permanent gray-brown bands of discoloration by settling into the tooth structure.
Root Canal Treatment: A tooth that has lost its vitality and has undergone root canal treatment may change color from the inside over time and take on a dull and dark appearance.
Excessive Fluoride Intake (Fluorosis): Excessive exposure to fluoride through drinking water or supplements during tooth development can cause white or brown opaque stains on tooth enamel.
As Mastery Dental Clinic, we offer scientifically proven whitening methods that best suit the needs, lifestyles and expectations of our patients.
This method is performed entirely in a clinical setting, under the control of a dentist and offers the fastest results. In a single session lasting about an hour, your tooth color can be lightened by 4 to 8 shades.
It is an excellent option for patients who have limited time, who want to get fast results, who desire an instant bright smile before a special event (wedding, graduation, etc.).
What is popularly known as "laser teeth whitening" is actually the use of a special light source (LED, plasma or sometimes laser) to accelerate the chemical reaction of the whitening gel. The light makes the gel activate faster and release oxygen radicals more quickly. This shortens the procedure time and can slightly increase the effectiveness. Mastery Dental Clinic uses the latest light technologies with proven safety and effectiveness.
In this method, customized, transparent whitening trays are prepared according to the measurements taken from the patient's mouth. The dentist delivers a kit containing a lower concentration of whitening gels to the patient.
It is suitable for patients who prefer a more gradual whitening, who have the potential for sensitivity in their teeth or who want to consolidate and increase the permanence of the color obtained after office whitening. The patient squeezes the gel into these plaques and applies it for the time recommended by the dentist (usually 4-6 hours a day or overnight) for 1 to 2 weeks.
This is the most effective and offers the most permanent results. It starts with a single session of in-office whitening at our clinic. The patient is then given a special home whitening kit to further deepen the bright color and maximize its permanence. A few days after the office whitening, the patient seals the result with a few more sessions at home.
It is a special technique used to whiten a single tooth that is darker than the others due to root canal treatment or trauma. In this method, the bleaching agent is placed inside the tooth, not outside. A special gel is placed on the root canal filling through a small cavity behind the tooth and lightens the tooth from the inside for a few days. Once the desired color is achieved, the gel is removed and the tooth is sealed with a permanent filling.
After Teeth Whitening Ensuring the permanence of the bright and white smile obtained with professional teeth whitening is as important as the procedure. The right steps you take in this process will help you preserve the value of your investment for many years to come.
During the first 24-48 hours after whitening, the microscopic pores (tubules) in your teeth are completely open and much more susceptible to taking color from external factors. During this period, teeth can absorb color pigments like a sponge. Therefore, a so-called "white diet" should be followed during this critical period. This is very important to stabilize the result without smudging.
Dark Colored Drinks: All colored drinks such as coffee, tea, red wine, cola, cherry juice.
Coloring Foods: Spices such as soy sauce, tomato paste, turmeric, curry, red meat, chocolate, dark vegetables and fruits such as blueberries, beets, spinach.
Acidic Drinks and Foods: Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and carbonated drinks should be avoided as they can increase sensitivity.
Tobacco Products: Tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars should never be used.
Colorless or white foods such as chicken breast, fish, feta cheese, milk, yogurt, rice, pasta, potatoes, cauliflower, bananas can be safely consumed.
After teeth whitening, it is normal and expected that some patients will experience mild to moderate hot-cold sensitivity. This is caused by fluid mobility inside the tooth and usually goes away completely on its own within 24-48 hours. To make this temporary period more comfortable:
You can use special desensitizing toothpastes recommended by your dentist.
You can avoid extremely hot or extremely cold foods and drinks for a while.
If necessary, you can take a simple painkiller recommended by your dentist.
The effect of whitening usually lasts between 1 and 3 years, depending on the individual and their lifestyle habits. To maximize this time:
Perfect Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth regularly at least twice a day and floss every day. This prevents new stains from forming.
Limit Coloring Foods: You don't have to give up your habits such as coffee, tea, red wine completely, but you can limit their consumption or reduce their contact with your teeth by drinking them through a straw.
Regular Professional Care: Every 6 months you should visit your dentist for a professional dental cleaning (detertraj), which removes surface stains and tartar and preserves the brightness of your smile.
Reinforcement Treatments: When you feel that some of the color has returned, you can easily return to the whiteness of the first day by applying your home whitening trays for one or two nights (touch-up).
Many myths about teeth whitening cause patients to shy away from this safe and effective treatment. Let us clarify these myths with scientific facts.
Reality: This is the most common and most incorrect information. Professional teeth whitening performed with the right materials under the control of a dentist does absolutely no permanent damage to the enamel or dentin layer of the tooth. The procedure only affects the pigments that make up the color of the tooth, not its structure. Thousands of scientific studies have proven the reliability of the procedure.
Reality: The result depends on the person's initial natural tooth color, tooth structure and the type of discoloration. For someone with a genetically yellow tooth color, the result can be great, while with a more resistant discoloration, such as tetracycline staining, the result may be more limited. The aim of professional whitening is not to give you an artificial white, but to lighten your own natural tooth color by a few shades to give you a healthier, brighter and more aesthetic appearance.
Reality: Whitening agents only work on natural tooth tissue. Existing porcelain veneers, laminated veneers or composite fillings in your mouth are not discolored by whitening. Therefore, if you have restorations in the anterior region, whitening is usually scheduled before the replacement of these restorations. The new restorations are then made to match the new, whiter color your teeth will achieve.
Teeth whitening prices in Antalya and in our clinic vary according to the type of method applied and the quality of the system used.
Whitening Method: In-office whitening is generally more expensive than home whitening due to the technology and clinic time involved. Combination whitening, the most comprehensive and effective option, has a different pricing as it includes both methods.
Quality of the Brand and System Used: Our clinic uses premium whitening systems such as Philips Zoom! or Opalescence Boost, which are FDA and CE approved, with proven safety and effectiveness worldwide. The cost of these branded systems differs from products of uncertain origin.
Location of the Clinic and Expertise of the Dentist: The service offered by an experienced dentist in the field of aesthetic dentistry and the technological infrastructure of the clinic are also a factor in pricing.
Although teeth whitening may seem like a simple cosmetic procedure, it is a delicate medical procedure that requires accurate diagnosis, correct method selection and safe application.
We do not apply a standard procedure to every patient. First, we accurately diagnose the cause of your discoloration (external or internal). We evaluate the sensitivity potential of your teeth, your existing restorations and your expectations. Then, together we will choose the most suitable, effective and safest whitening method (office, home or combined) for you.
The health of our patients is our top priority. For this reason, our clinic only uses whitening systems from world-leading brands whose effectiveness and reliability have been proven by thousands of cases and scientific studies. This ensures predictable results and prevents any damage to your teeth or gums.
Teeth whitening is often the first and most important step in a more comprehensive smile makeover. If you are considering future treatments such as porcelain laminate or zirconium veneers, we will first restore the natural color of your teeth to an ideal level. Then, we design all restorations to match this new, bright and white color. This holistic approach ensures a complete harmony of color and aesthetics in your smile.
Teeth whitening is the process of removing the coloring substances in the porous enamel and dentin layer on the tooth surface with the help of certain teeth whitening gels. The main purpose of this process, which is applied by a dentist, is to achieve a clean, sparkling and white appearance of teeth that have yellowed and lost their natural whiteness.
Another definition of teeth whitening is the whole of the methods used to provide a lighter tone in the color of the person's teeth. Teeth may change color or become stained due to different reasons. In such a case, it is possible to obtain a whiter and brighter appearance in tooth color by applying teeth whitening solutions.
Before addressing other issues related to teeth whitening, it should be noted that although teeth whitening is applied in various beauty centers today, the possibility that oral and dental health may be adversely affected if the procedure is not performed by an expert and competent dentist in this field should not be ignored.
In addition, home teeth whitening applications also carry some risks in themselves as they are performed without the supervision of a dentist. However, if the home teeth whitening method is to be carried out under the supervision of a dentist, the dentist makes a copy of the individual's tooth shape and form. Mouth guard is prepared on this copy. The bleaching gel that should be used with the mouth guard is given to the person and how to use it is explained.
The prominent causes of tooth discoloration are as follows:
When it comes to Antalya teeth whitening methods, there are several methods and products that individuals can apply. Since there are different options available, it would be healthy to consult a dentist to determine the right method for the individual. We can express teeth whitening methods under three different headings.
The first one is a procedure applied directly by the dentist, the second one is the products prescribed by the dentist for use at home, and the last one is the direct application of various materials and materials obtained from the market without the recommendation and control of the dentist and claimed to provide teeth whitening.
Which of the teeth whitening methods will be applied is determined by evaluating various factors such as the condition of the individual's existing teeth, the extent of discoloration, age factor, teeth with filling and bridge treatment. As a result, no matter which type of teeth whitening application is performed, it will be beneficial for the person to have a dentist's opinion before the application.
Teeth whitening is based on different procedures depending on which method is to be applied. First of all, let us explain how to do home teeth whitening. In this method, firstly, the person's intraoral measurements are taken and whitening trays are prepared specifically for the person. Then, a certain amount of whitening gel is applied inside the tray. The person uses this tray for a minimum of four to six hours a day for an average of two weeks.
Office type teeth whitening is a whitening method applied under clinical conditions. It stands out as an ideal method especially for people with time concerns. Because it is shorter compared to alternative methods. This method is based on the procedure of activating the whitening gel applied to the tooth surface by the dentist using UV light or laser. It usually takes one hour.
Another method of teeth whitening is combined whitening. Combined whitening is based on the procedure of applying both office and home whitening together. The person first undergoes teeth whitening under clinical conditions. Then, a few days later, home whitening is applied to support the office whitening process.
Finally, let's talk about a single tooth whitening procedure called internal whitening. This procedure is for teeth that have undergone discoloration after root canal treatment. First, the tooth filling is removed and whitening gel is applied to the opened cavity. Then the tooth is closed with the help of a temporary filling. Sessions are repeated at certain intervals until the desired color is reached.
Antalya teeth whitening prices vary. This difference in prices is due to factors such as which of the whitening methods will be applied, clinic standards, dentist expertise and experience. You can contact Mastery Dental Clinic, which offers teeth whitening services in Antalya, and get detailed information about the procedure and treatment prices.
