Is It Possible to Have Long-Lasting Teeth Whitening?

Is It Possible to Have Long-Lasting Teeth Whitening?

Our teeth may lose their whiteness and turn yellow over time due to several reasons. Although the main reasons behind this are consuming too much caffeine, nicotine, or acid, some people may also have yellow teeth genetically. Having pearly white and glossy teeth, which is the key to a glamorous smile, is everyone’s dream. Many people are looking for a long-lasting teeth whitening procedure for this reason.

There are several teeth whitening methods used in modern dentistry. These can be list as porcelain veneers, zirconium crowns, and laser teeth whitening, which is the most permanent one out of these. Even though patients can preserve the results they get from the teeth whitening process up to two or three years in line with proper dental care, it should be kept in mind that no teeth whitening procedure can provide a permanent result for a lifetime.

How Is Laser Teeth Whitening Done? 

The procedure is painlessly done in as little as an hour in total. The first step is applying the bleaching gel to the teeth. Later, the laser is applied to the teeth for the exact purpose of activating the gel. The laser beam is completely harmless since it doesn’t penetrate the teeth; it only stays on the surface. Once the anticipated chemical reaction takes place the procedure is completed. A noticeable difference in the teeth color occurs in the first session, although patients may have more sessions in order to get more whiten teeth. Laser teeth whitening procedure will whiten your teeth up to two shades whiter but it can go high as many as ten shades over the course of sessions.

One of the biggest advantages of laser teeth whitening besides being painless and long-lasting is that it can be applied to many patients without any problems. The procedure can be performed on anyone with overall good oral and dental health. If there is any gum disease, tooth cavity, etc, they are treated first. Laser teeth whitening is not recommended for pregnant women.

This treatment is safe and doesn’t carry any risks at all. Patients can return to their daily life routines right after the operation. The only possible side effect of laser teeth whitening is experiencing teeth sensitivity for a few days. Patients can take prescribed painkillers on the first day of the procedure if they need to. After the procedure, we recommend our patients use whitening toothpaste. Do not neglect your oral and dental care routines after the procedure, otherwise, you can’t keep the whiteness for a long time. 

We would like to remind you that we have taken all the necessary precautions against the Covid-19 pandemic to provide our patients a safe and healthy treatment at Okutan Dental Clinic. You can contact us to get a free consultation from our doctors if you want to benefit from laser teeth whitening treatment at our clinic.