Teeth Whitening

Overview

Professional teeth whitening uses controlled, dentist-supervised agents to reduce surface and deeper staining that builds up from food, drink and age. Unlike over-the-counter kits, in-clinic whitening is measured to your enamel and monitored throughout.

The goal is a brighter shade that remains natural — not an artificial white. Your dentist will assess whether whitening suits your enamel and existing dental work, since crowns and veneers do not change colour.

Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Typical visit: 1 visit
Comfort: No anaesthetic
Sessions: 1–2

Who may consider it: Adults with healthy teeth and gums who want to reduce everyday discolouration and have realistic expectations about the achievable shade.

Clinical assessment: Varies by clinical assessment. This information is for general education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or a treatment guarantee.

Potential benefits

A visibly fresher, more even shade
A quick, non-invasive process
Dentist-controlled strength and monitoring
Results that still look natural

Limitations & considerations

Existing crowns, veneers and fillings will not lighten
Temporary sensitivity can occur and usually settles
Not suitable during pregnancy or for some dental conditions
Shade longevity depends on diet and habits

Treatment steps

01
Shade assessment
Your current shade and enamel health are checked.
02
Preparation
Gums are protected and teeth cleaned of surface film.
03
Whitening application
A controlled agent is applied and monitored in stages.
04
Review & aftercare
Results are reviewed and home-care guidance provided.

Typical visit structure

Often completed in a single visit; a top-up or take-home phase may be advised depending on your starting shade.

Technology & materials

Modern light-assisted or tray-based systems with enamel-considerate formulations, matched to a pre-treatment shade assessment.

Recovery & aftercare

No downtime. Mild sensitivity may last a day or two; avoiding strongly staining foods early on helps maintain the result.

Planning your visit: We help sequence any visits around healing time, so your treatment and your Alanya stay fit together sensibly. Dental Tourism →

Before & after examples

Before After

Individual results vary. Images are illustrative placeholders and represent example outcomes only.

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Your specialist

Dr. Selin Arda

Prosthodontics & Smile Design

A beautiful result should still look like you. I plan every smile around the face first, then the details.

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Frequently asked questions

It varies with diet, smoking and oral hygiene. Occasional top-ups can help maintain the shade over time.

Professionally supervised whitening is designed to be enamel-considerate. Your dentist screens suitability first.

No — existing restorations keep their colour. Your dentist can advise on matching options.

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or a treatment guarantee. Suitability, treatment duration and outcomes are individual and can only be determined by a qualified dentist after a clinical examination.

Overview