Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening Laser Treatments in the Dentists Office
Teeth Whitening Laser Treatments in the Dentists
Office
A new method, which has yet to have been approved by the
American Dental Association yet has been approved by the FDA, is laser whitening of
teeth.
This is the most expensive of the possible treatments for removing
stains on the teeth, yet may, for some people, be the best option. Before getting the
treatment, get a written quote on the cost.
Laser whitening treatments are done in conjunction with in chair bleaching. After you have
determined that laser whitening treatment is for you, the dentist will take about an hour to do the
procedure.
As in dentist office bleaching treatment, the dentist will place a
shield of some form over your gums to protect them. He or she will then apply a paste or gel
of a bleaching agent.
Then a special light is shone onto the teeth. This light is designed to speed up the chemical
reaction that is the breakdown of the carbamide or hydrogen peroxide, thus making more oxygen enter
into the enamel.
The laser is pointed at a few teeth at a time and for a limited
amount of time per tooth. Usually, a laser whitening procedure can make your teeth five to
six shades whiter than the bleaching treatment alone can.
The effects of laser whitening can last up to three years, depending on if you smoke, drink red
wine, or eat or drink other things which stain your teeth.
Some concerns with teeth whitening laser treatments in the dentists office include people feeling
like their teeth are sensitive to cold after the treatment, as well as some gum irritation and
discoloration (white marks on the gumline).
These sensations are temporary and should go away
shortly.
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