Ensuring a Safe and Even Result
1. Pre-Whitening Oral Assessment
Whitening is highly effective, but it must be performed on clean, healthy teeth to ensure safety and an even color distribution.
Your Consultation in Istanbul:
- Oral Health Check: The dentist will examine your teeth and gums to ensure there are no cavities or active gum disease, which could cause severe sensitivity during whitening.
- Professional Dental Scaling (Cleaning): Before the whitening gel is applied, a thorough professional cleaning is usually performed to remove surface plaque and tartar. This ensures the whitening agent penetrates the enamel evenly.
- Shade Assessment: The dentist will record your current tooth color using a shade guide to accurately measure the improvement after the procedure.
Fast, Safe, and Highly Effective
2. The Laser Whitening Procedure
In-clinic whitening utilizes high-concentration bleaching gels that are only safe when applied by a dental professional.
The Clinical Process:
- Gum Protection: A protective resin barrier is carefully painted and cured over your gums to protect the soft tissues from the powerful bleaching agent.
- Gel Application: The dentist applies a professional-grade hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide gel directly to the front surfaces of your teeth.
- Laser/LED Acceleration: A specialized blue light (LED or Laser) is positioned over your teeth for 15-20 minutes. The light activates the gel, accelerating the chemical reaction that breaks down deep stains. This process is usually repeated 2 to 3 times during the hour-long session.
Keeping Your Smile Bright
3. Post-Whitening Care and Maintenance
The results are immediate, but you must take care of your teeth in the days following the procedure to ’lock in’ the brightness.
Recovery and Maintenance:
- Temporary Sensitivity: It is normal to experience mild, temporary sensitivity to cold air or liquids for 24-48 hours. The clinic may apply a desensitizing fluoride gel to help minimize this.
- The ‘White Diet’: For the first 48 hours after treatment, your enamel pores remain slightly open. You must strictly avoid staining foods and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine, berries, curry, tobacco).
- Home Maintenance: To maintain your new bright smile for years, practice good oral hygiene, attend regular cleanings, and occasionally use a customized home-whitening kit provided by the clinic.