Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening also known as bleaching is one of the many techniques used to make our teeth whiter and our smiles wider.

Teeth Whitening Techniques

There are many techniques that dentists use and recommend to people who are looking for whiter teeth.

Teeth whitening techniques are divided into two main methods, the first include a list of products that people can use in their own home, the other is the professional method it includes a visit to your dentist’s.

According to Dentakay, one of the best international dental clinics in Turkey, it is important to consult your dentist before applying any kind of treatment on your mouth or teeth.

Here is all what you need to know about both techniques;

Methods to whiten your teeth at home

This method include number of products that a person can use in the comfort of their own home.

• Teeth whitening toothpaste

This is one of the products you can buy in any drugstore, and it usually does not contain bleach thus it does not cause damage to your teeth.

Due to its ingredients its effect usually is very minimal and makes your teeth a shade or two whiter.

• Teeth whitening gels

You can also buy these products without prescriptions from any store or drug store.

These products have special instructions that you need to follow for a specific period of time before seeing some results.

The ingredients in these gels and strips work on a deeper level than the toothpaste and make your teeth whiter for about 4 months.

• Whitening mouthwashes

These products usually contain hydrogen peroxide, using this product is beneficial on many levels including keeping your breath fresh, protect your gum and whiten your teeth.

Mouthwashes are used twice in a day and for 60 seconds at a time before brushing your teeth. It takes up to twelve months to see the results.

• Tray whiteners

It is a self-applied treatment that includes using a whitening gel that contains a bleaching agent. These trays come in two different types, the ready ones that you can buy in any drug store, and the ones that are moulded by your dentist according to the shape of your teeth.

The latter is safer because it prevents the bleaching agent from leaking to the gum and casing irritations.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Also known as teeth bleaching, this technique guarantees whiter teeth within an hour or two in a dentist’s clinic.

Dentists at Dentakyprefer professional teeth whitening over methods that entail using any other self-administrated treatments.

Professional teeth whiting is carefully applied and individually designed to each case, a one size fits all treatment has side effects that are most likely irreversible.

How does it work?

In this method the dentist applies some kind of gel which contains hydrogen peroxide, a bleaching agent, directly on your teeth.

After that they will apply UV rays to activate the bleaching agent, which it its turn starts dissolving stains within the enamel of the teeth.

The effect of this technique lasts for a very long time and need very little effort in the aftercare process, including brushing your teeth, flossing, using mouth wash and keeping away from foods and beverages that cause stains.