Teeth whitening is a treatment method for teeth to have a whiter appearance. Teeth whitening is preferred when teeth are discolored due to internal or external causes.

Discoloration can be caused by internal causes (e.g. trauma, antibiotics used) or external causes (consumption of stain-forming substances such as smoking, coffee, tea). Teeth whitening can give effective results depending on the cause of discoloration.

Teeth whitening usually takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks, although it varies from person to person. The treatment time may vary depending on the whitening method used and the initial color of the person’s teeth.

However, teeth whitening is not a permanent method. Teeth may be prone to re-coloring after whitening. Especially if habits that cause discoloration such as tea, coffee or smoking continue, whitening results may decrease over time. For this reason, it may need to be repeated at intervals of 6 months to 1 year after treatment. The patient’s personal habits and diet may affect the duration of whitening results.

Teeth whitening is an effective and popular method for people who want to achieve an aesthetically beautiful smile. However, its suitability and success rate may be different for each patient. For this reason, it is important to consult a dentist before teeth whitening, so that the most appropriate treatment method can be determined and the desired result can be achieved more quickly and safely.