Who should get laser teeth whitening?
You should consider laser teeth whitening if you have build up and stains from red wine, coffee, tea, or smoking. Some people get laser teeth whitening treatments to help them to quit smoking. After they get their teeth whitened it helps encourage them not to smoke, because they don't want to make their teeth yellow again. Those who lack confidence about the color of their teeth might want to get a laser whitening treatment. You might also think about getting laser teeth whitening for your wedding day or other special event. After all you want to look your best for one of the most important days of your life!
How Does Laser Whitening Work?
First your teeth must be cleaned by your dental hygienist. Then the gums and lips are covered and protected. After that a clear gel is placed on the teeth. A light is then shined onto the gel and this activates the catalyst in the gel. Note this is not a LASER! The crystals in the gel are then releases and able to penetrate deep into the tooth enamel. This procedure can whiten the teeth on average around 8 shades. There have been patients who have gotten results of up to 14 shades lighter.
Where can it be done?
The procedure can be done in a general dental practice. Individual dental pricatices have been trained in laser teeth whitening. You might find that one dentist will offer a particular brand of teeth whitening, while another dentist will offer another brand. You can look up the different brands of laser teeth whitening on the internet and see which one suites you best. If might be a good idea for you to check out the reviews on the different companies. You can find these reviews on the web.
The procedure can be done by your dentist. Many times the procedure is done by a hygienist in the office. This is no cause for alarm, the hygienist has had specialized training on how to perform the procedure. In general this procedure takes 30-90 minutes depending on which brand of laser teeth whitening you decide to go with.
Is Laser Teeth Whitening Safe?
Yes, this procedure is safe. There has been research done that shows that this procedure will not damage the enamel of the teeth. The gel that is used can hurt and burn if it is applied to the gums, however there are many precautions taken to make sure that this doesn’t happen. Some patients have reported having a sensitivity to hot and cold after the procedure. This is generally only temporary and lasts about 24-48 hours. If you are pregnant or nursing you should talk with your dentist about having the treatment done.
Cost of Laser Teeth Whitening
In the UK laser teeth whitening can cost £300-£600. Laser teeth whitening is not covered by NHS (NHS dentistry does not cover treatments that are for purely cosmetic reasons) and must be performed by a private dentist. This is because the treatment is fairly new and the demand is high. The cost also has to do with the technology that is involved. The equipment and material are very expensive. The guards used to protect the tissues are disposable. This means that they cannot be sterilized and reused. This contributes to the high cost. Most patients that have had the treatment are very happy with it and say the confidence that they now have is worth the cost of laser teeth whitening treatment.
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