An Overview of Laser Teeth Whitening
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Laser teeth whitening continues to be one of the most popular treatment options among those looking for whiter and brighter teeth. Laser whitening employs a peroxide based bleaching gel and a handheld laser in order to whiten discolored teeth and remove stains caused by certain foods, coffee and smoking. In this article we will look at an overview of this procedure in order to make it more understandable.
Laser teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure not recommended for children younger than 12 years old, or for women who are pregnant or who are nursing. In order for laser whitening to be effective, patients must have their teeth professionally cleaned before the treatment to make sure they are free of plaque. Potential patients also need to have a dental examination and shade assessment to determine the suitableness of the procedure for them.
Usually a laser whitening treatment lasts for around 60 minutes. Fifteen minutes of that time is used to clean the teeth and remove plaque or debris. The actual laser whitening procedure takes about 45 minutes. During the procedure, a bleaching gel is placed on the teeth and then a dental laser is used to activate it in order to release oxygen, which penetrates below the teeth’s enamel and whitens the dentin underneath and serves to remove the stains from the teeth’s surface as well.
Laser teeth whitening provides excellent, long lasting results, often whitening teeth by as many as ten shades. There is only a minimal amount of pain or discomfort, although patients with sensitive teeth or gums may need some extra care before and after the procedure. The most uncomfortable aspect of the procedure is that the mouth must be kept open throughout the treatment, which presents a problem for some.
While laser teeth whitening generally yields favorable and long lasting results, even longer lasting results can be obtained by avoiding foods and drinks that stain your teeth and quitting habits such as smoking. Smoking and coffee drinking in particular are two of the major causes of teeth discoloration, and should be kept to a minimum. Additionally, regular maintenance and touch up treatments are recommended. Oftentimes these are already included in the price of the procedure.
Laser whitening continues to grow in popularity as more and more people seek to avail themselves of what is proving to be the most effective and best teeth whitening procedure. While results vary based upon the degree of staining and discoloration present, most people see a dramatic change in the whiteness of their teeth after just one treatment, although some do require multiple sessions for satisfactory results.
One final word of advice: Don’t entertain unrealistic expectations in thinking you’re going to emerge from a laser teeth whitening treatment looking like you’re favorite movie star. Simply be satisfied with the dramatic improvement that most patients see in the whiteness of their teeth as a result of laser whitening.
