Laser teeth whitening

Nowadays, it is to be expected that more and more people are going the 'American way' and opting to have their teeth 'whitened', given the increasing importance people place on having healthy teeth and a nice, big smile. Laser teeth whitening (also known as  power bleaching or whitening), is the method of choice to achieve whiter teeth, especially among actors, artists and those in the media. Although treatment can be costly, it is quite effective and results are achieved more quickly.

There are a number of teeth whitening procedures available which corrects teeth discoloration caused by yellow and brown stains. Each procedure has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on your desired outcome as well as commitment to the procedure. Your dentist will be able to tell you what type of teeth whitening procedures are available and which one is the most suitable for you. It could turn out to be laser teeth whitening.

If your teeth are healthy and somewhat white, over-the-counter products can give a much-needed boost, but they usually will not last long. On the other hand, both in-office or at-home dentist prescribed whitening treatments will give you faster and longer-lasting results.

For laser teeth whitening systems, it is an in-office bleaching systems which uses a laser together with whitening or bleaching gel. First, the dentist cleans the teeth to ease the bleaching process. The gel is applied to the teeth and a laser light is used to activate crystals in the gel. These crystals  absorb the light's energy and penetrate teeth enamel, creating a whitening effect on the teeth.

The amount of time required for treatment depends on the extent of teeth discolouration. This procedure is quite effective and one visit is usually sufficient to achieve a whiter, brighter smile. Results can be teeth which are six to ten times more "white" than before, and in some cases, even more. However, because of this, the sudden change in teeth colour will probably be noticed by others immediately. This procedure is also among the more expensive teeth whitening systems available and also the quickest.

Teeth whitening may also be performed at home, through the application of a bleaching solution provided by the dentist. First, the dentist will take an exact impression of your teeth to make a mouthpiece. This mouthpiece will be used to apply the bleaching solution directly to your teeth as well as to prevent your mouth from coming into contact with the bleaching chemicals.

The bleaching solution for at-home bleaching is usually not as strong as those used in the dentist clinic. There is also no need for a laser to activate the bleaching agent in the solution. To achieve best results, your dentist's instructions must be closely adhered to. Results will take about two to three weeks to fully manifest.

Tooth whitening using laser is among the most recent technology and systems for the upper teeth whitening available today. Treatment usually takes about an hour. The main benefit of laser teeth whitening is that it lasts for quite a long time. Repeat applications of gel or teeth whitening toothpaste is unnecessary, unlike if a home whitening kit was used.

The biggest downside of laser teeth whitening is the cost of treatment which varies according to individual dentists. However, it is actually relatively inexpensive when compared with how long the positive effects will last.