Teeth Whitening In Turkey

Smoking, ageing, genetics, coffee, black tea, or red wine can all badly stain your teeth. However, for a brighter, whiter smile, you can get teeth whitening in Turkey.

It can lighten the colour of your natural teeth by several shades and give you whiter teeth. The results are more prominent if the teeth are significantly yellow, stained or discoloured.

What Is Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening treatment is actually bleaching of the natural teeth using different strengths of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These can help remove both intrinsic and extrinsic tooth stains.

If you’re getting an in-office laser teeth whitening procedure, you can immediately observe a dramatic improvement in the shade of your teeth. The at-home whitening kits can take longer to show results and are more expensive.

It’s worth noting that you should consult your dentist for professional teeth whitening. That’s because teeth whitening treatments don’t work on some types of stains.

Moreover, the dentist will also perform an oral exam to make sure that the whitening agent doesn’t irritate the gum tissue.

What Is The Cost Of Teeth Whitening In Turkey?

In Turkey, you can get professional teeth whitening for around £250. It can be three to four times cheaper than in the UK and the US.

It’s because of the more affordable healthcare infrastructure in the country with a public-private partnership (PPP) in place that’s elevated the standards of dental services.

Medical tourists can benefit from the currency exchange rate, and the cost of living is also low.

Dental clinics also offer additional services like hotels, private transfers, aftercare programs, and host services.

That’s why many prefer travelling to Turkey for cosmetic dentistry treatments. But the teeth whitening cost can differ depending on the whitening system (laser/at-home kit).

Who Can Have Teeth Whitening and Why?

You can get professional teeth whitening in the following instances:

  • You have age-related stains on your teeth. These result from gradual wear and tear and may exist on the surface or deep inside the teeth.
  • You have stains from years of consuming coffee, tea, red wine, soy sauce, and other teeth-staining foods.
  • You have yellow teeth because of smoking or consuming tobacco products.

Contraindications For Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is not suitable for you if you are:

Pregnant or Breastfeeding: Since the procedure uses a bleaching agent, it may cause some safety concerns for the mother and baby.

Tooth Injury: Trauma can decrease blood flow to the nerves in the tooth pulp, which can cause permanent damage.

That can result in yellowing of the teeth, and it isn’t something that teeth whitening can resolve.

Gum Disease/Cavities: If you are suffering from periodontitis, the bleaching agent can irritate and further damage the gum tissue.

It can also result in pain and swelling. If you have cavities, this dental treatment can cause discomfort and sensitivity.

Younger than 16: The size of the tooth pulp decreases with age. However, those who are younger than 16 have a thick pulp chamber. And the bleaching process can easily result in irritation.

Am I Suitable For Laser Teeth Whitening?

What To Think About Before You Have Teeth Whitening?

When choosing a dental clinic for your professional dental whitening, you need to ask the following questions for informed decision-making:

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  • What are the specialisation, qualifications, and credentials of the cosmetic dentist?
  • Are there any other dental treatments that the dentist recommends?
  • Which teeth-whitening system will the dentist use and of which brand?
  • What are the possible complications of the laser teeth whitening process, and how did the dentist deal with them in the past?
  • What kind of results can I expect from the treatment?

How Best To Prepare For Teeth Whitening?

Before coming in for your teeth whitening in Turkey, you need to prepare in the following ways:

  • Make sure that you’ve had a meal before the dental treatment. That’s because your teeth are going to be quite sensitive soon after the whitening process.
  • You need to avoid smoking or chewing tobacco.
  • Get treated for any gum disease and any other dental health problems. You should not be wearing any orthodontic appliance.
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What Is The Procedure For Teeth Whitening In Turkey?

An in-office tooth whitening procedure makes use of a laser. Before proceeding with the whitening process, the dentist might scale and polish the teeth to clean them.

Discolouration of the teeth can also result from the build-up of plaque, and this step takes care of that.

To protect the gum line, the dentist will apply a protective gel on top of it. Also, they will put a cheek retractor to expose the teeth that need whitening and keep the lip, cheeks, and tongue safe.

Then the bleaching gel is applied to the teeth. Its hydrogen peroxide concentration may be as high as 40%.

After its application, a cosmetic dentist shines laser light on the teeth. You may be given goggles to protect your eyes from the laser. It is said to activate the chemicals in the gels and accelerate the whitening process.

This process is repeated three times after 20 minutes, during which the gel is reapplied to the teeth.

You can start experiencing pain and sensitivity during the procedure.

After this is done, the dentist will clean the gel from the gums and compare the shade of your teeth after the tooth whitening using a shade guide. The whole procedure takes around 1 hour.

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Recovery & Results Of Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is an outpatient procedure, so you can go back to your hotel on the very same day. It is possible for you to feel pain, sensitivity and discomfort following the treatment, which can last for a few hours to a few days.

Avoid eating foods that can stain your teeth, such as chocolate, red meat, and soy sauce. You also cannot drink coffee, tea, or alcohol soon after the laser tooth whitening.

The dentist will provide you with a list of foods and beverages that you can consume.

Also, do not smoke 24 hours after the tooth whitening procedure because it can stain your teeth. You may be able to use electronic cigarettes, but discuss this with your dentist.

Other than that, do not use any coloured toothpaste (it should be plain white) or mouthwash a day after the procedure. 

For many people, teeth whitening treatments act as a motivating factor to maintain their oral hygiene. However, it is important to note that laser teeth whitening is not a permanent procedure.

Over time, your teeth will stain again. In any case, good dental care is important.

Aftercare Of Teeth Whitening

Since the tooth surface is sensitive, you need to avoid eating anything too hot or too cold.

In addition, when brushing your teeth, you shouldn’t go too hard as it can damage the enamel.

Importantly, you should not try to “improve” the results using some other teeth-whitening products like whitening strips, whitening pens, trays and lights.

All of these can erode the enamel and cause cavities and tooth decay.

Just make sure to have good oral hygiene.

You can get regular dental cleanings and checkups to maintain the white colour.

Also, stay away from candies and chewy foods that can get stuck to the surface of the teeth.

Side Effects to Expect After Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening can result in the following side effects:

Tooth sensitivity: It results from the whitening gel. You may have sensitivity to temperature and pressure. It is normal to experience this for at least 2 days after the teeth whitening process.

Your dentist might recommend a potassium nitrate toothpaste to deal with sensitive teeth.

Gum irritation: This is a common side effect of this treatment and happens because of the whitening gel coming in contact with the gum tissue.

You may also develop white spots on the gum and have gum sensitivity. This should be resolved in a few days.

Technicolour teeth: If you have had other restorative materials like dental veneers and dental crowns over dental implants for quite a while, teeth whitening may leave you with an uneven colour or technicolour teeth.

Sore Throat: When the bleaching agent trickles down the throat, or you accidentally swallow it, your throat will get irritated. This should go away after a few days.

What Could Go Wrong After Teeth Whitening?

There are a few things that can go wrong after teeth whitening. It can result in tooth enamel erosion; the damage may be permanent.

There’s also the risk of chemical burns on the gums, cheeks and lips. You can also get blisters. In the hands of an experienced dentist, you’re less likely to have these problems.

What To Do If You Have Problems After Teeth Whitening In Turkey?

If there’s any problem with the whitened teeth or the tissue surrounding them, you should share your concerns with the Aftercare department.

You can avail of their services online, book a call or email them. Through the online Support Panel, you can also create a ticket.

Other Procedures to Have with Teeth Whitening In Turkey

When getting laser teeth whitening in Turkey, you can get other dental cosmetic dentistry procedures like crowns and veneers.

The dentist may perform teeth whitening for one jaw and crowns/veneers for the other.

Apart from that, you can also get surgical and non-surgical hair restoration treatments and plastic surgery with these dental treatments.

Alternatives To Laser Teeth Whitening

For some types of stains (especially intrinsic), you cannot whiten teeth through a laser whitening procedure. In that case, your dentist may recommend dental implants with crowns, bridges, dentures, or traditional crown(s) or veneers.

Some people also find it more convenient to get an at-home teeth whitening kit. The clinic will prepare a custom tray by taking an impression of your teeth.

It will fit the teeth better and avoid the leakage of the whitening agent. In-office laser teeth whitening and at-home whitening kits differ in frequency of treatment, longevity and results.

Differences In-Office Laser WhiteningAt-Home Whitening Kit 
Frequency of Treatment One-time. Wear dental trays 1-2 times per day for 2 weeks.
Aftercare InstructionsHave to avoid hard and staining foods for 2-3 days after the procedure. Cannot eat or drink while wearing the dental tray or for 30 mins afterwards.
Longevityfew months to 3 years. Removes internal and external stains. 5-6 months. Only removes extrinsic stains.
Results Immediate. Observed after 2-3 weeks.

FAQ

How long does teeth whitening last?

It depends on your dental hygiene, dietary habits and lifestyle. Patients’ teeth can benefit from this procedure for months to years. It can vary between individuals.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes. The side effects of this treatment are only temporary. It’s important that you follow the aftercare instructions and if you’re using a teeth whitening kit, follow its instructions.

With over-the-counter and salon kits, there’s the risk of poor fitting causing leakage of gel.

Does teeth whitening work on false teeth?

The whitening effect does not work on dentures, bridges, crowns, and veneers. If these have been stained, you need to get them replaced.

Reviewed and approved by Dr. Izbel Aksit.

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