At our clinic, we offer fillings, inlays, and onlays, laminate veneers, and fiber post/core applications to adult patients using up-to-date knowledge and technology to address dental problems caused by decay or other dental material loss, treat texture and shape abnormalities, and restore both function and aesthetics. In addition, we offer preventive dentistry services that assess and prevent tooth decay risk, as well as interventional procedures to address tooth sensitivity and bad breath.

In aesthetic dentistry, we offer home-based and office-based teeth whitening for discolored or damaged teeth. We also offer restorative procedures to analyze and adjust the smile line, providing our patients with a more aesthetically pleasing and healthy smile.

What is Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay is an infectious disease that causes the loss of hard tissue (material) in teeth due to inadequate cleaning of tooth surfaces after consuming carbohydrate-containing foods and the acidic byproducts produced by bacteria.

What Can Be Done to Prevent Tooth Decay?

1. Be mindful of consuming sugary, sticky foods and drinks that cause tooth decay.
2. Brush your teeth effectively twice a day.
3. Floss your teeth.
4. Regular dental checkups should be performed twice a year.

How Can We Tell If You Have Tooth Decay?

Discoloration and loss of tooth integrity can indicate tooth decay. Bad breath and sensitivity to cold and sweet foods and drinks can also be signs of tooth decay.

What is the Treatment for Tooth Decay?

Decayed tooth tissue is removed and replaced with filling materials, restoring the integrity of the tooth. Filling materials can be made using various materials recommended by your dentist, including composite, compomer, glass ionomer, amalgam, or ceramic.

Can Teeth with Excessive Tooth Loss Be Filled?

If teeth with extensive tooth loss have sufficient remaining tooth tissue, impressions can be taken and restorations such as inlays or onlays can be made in a laboratory outside the mouth. These types of fillings require two separate sessions. A less comfortable temporary filling material is applied between sessions.

Does every tooth sensitivity require a filling?

The exact cause of tooth sensitivity is determined by determining whether there is tooth loss and the extent of the loss. In some cases, such as tooth wear without the development of cavities or gum recession, desensitizing agents can be applied instead of fillings.

Causes of Tooth Wear:

1. Brushing teeth too hard, for too long, and incorrectly
2. Using highly abrasive toothpastes
3. Using a toothbrush that is too hard
4. Consuming acidic foods and drinks
5. Clenching and grinding
6. Mismatched teeth

What is Teeth Whitening?

Bleaching involves applying chemical agents to teeth that have become discolored due to various factors, thus lightening the color of the teeth. Whitening, performed for aesthetic purposes, is the most gentle method compared to other alternatives. The integrity of the tooth is not compromised during the procedure. Teeth whitening can lighten your teeth by up to several shades.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

1. Developmental disorders of teeth
2. Any injury to the teeth
3. Foods and beverages containing dyes (tea, coffee, cherry juice, red wine, etc.)
4. Tobacco substances such as cigarettes
5. Aging
6. Illnesses
7. Medications, mouthwashes containing dyes

What are the Requirements Before Teeth Whitening?

The person undergoing whitening should have ideal oral hygiene and be free of stains and tartar on their tooth surfaces. Before the procedure, the teeth to be whitened should be examined, and any necessary treatments such as tartar removal and fillings should be performed.

What Methods Are Used for Teeth Whitening?

Both in-office and at-home bleaching methods can be used for teeth whitening. In-office bleaching is a method performed by a dentist in the office. It is performed under the supervision of a dentist, and rapid whitening is observed in 1-3 sessions. At-home bleaching is a method performed by the patient at home. Whitening is achieved by placing whitening agent in trays custom-made from the patient's impressions, which provide longer-lasting whitening. The whitening agent is used for 7-15 days. In some cases, both methods are used together.

Can Teeth Whitening Be Performed on Root Canal Treatments?

Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment and whose teeth have changed color can be whitened. Whitening treatment for non-vital (devital) teeth with root canal treatment is performed by the dentist using whitening agents placed inside the tooth. This type of whitening can be repeated in 2-3 sessions.

Does Whitening Gel Affect Porcelain Restorations?

It is not possible to change the color of porcelain restorations through whitening. If existing restorations are to be replaced or new ones are to be placed in the aesthetic area (frontal area) of the mouth, it is advisable to complete the teeth whitening process beforehand.

What is a Veneer?

Laminate restorations are thin layers of tooth-colored material applied to the front teeth to correct mild or severe irregularities in their alignment, shape, and function, as well as internal tooth discoloration. For a beautiful smile, durable, long-lasting laminate restorations are used to aesthetically restore the front teeth.

How Are Laminates Made?

To roughen the teeth to a certain extent or to make room for the material to be used, dental tissue is removed from the front surfaces. Laminate restorations made of porcelain or composite materials are bonded to the teeth using a special bonding process. Laminate restorations preserve more tooth tissue than crowns. When porcelain laminates are not suitable, aesthetic all-porcelain crowns can be preferred.

Who Needs Laminate Restorations?

1. Individuals with discolored front teeth
2. Individuals with misaligned or crooked teeth
3. Individuals with widely spaced teeth
4. Individuals with extensively discolored or worn fillings
5. Individuals whose teeth do not respond to whitening
6. Individuals with broken or worn teeth may need dental restorations.

What Should Be Considered After Veneer Restorations Are Bonded?

Good oral hygiene ensures the longevity of the restorations. Caring for these restorations is similar to that of natural teeth. To prevent damage to veneer restorations, avoid eating hard foods, grinding your teeth, biting your nails, and biting pencils and similar hard objects. Regular dental checkups should be performed twice a year.