Laser teeth whitening

Normally, a laser teeth whitening treatment takes about 60 to 90 minutes depending on the condition of the patient’s teeth. Results are usually visible immediately after the treatment. However, if the stains of the teeth are severe, repeated treatments are required.

There are many advantages in having laser teeth whitening. This latest dental technology offers to whiten teeth six shades lighter than other methods of teethbleaching.

Moreover, it is proven safe and has no side effects – no gum irritations and not even teeth sensitivity, which is the usual side effect in many other teeth bleaching methods. The power teeth whitening system is a fast treatment with immediate visible results. Needless to say, one has to make sure that the treatment will be performed by a licensed dentist.

Like other teeth whitening products and procedures, laser teeth whitening uses a whitening gel or bleaching gel that is applied to the teeth and its ingredients are activated through the laser light that's pointed directly to the whitening gel. Using this laser teeth whitening process may give the patient whitened teeth immediately, however, there are cases wherein side effects may occur --- sore or irritated gums and teeth. This is because other patients may have more sensitive teeth and gums than others may, but these problems caused by the bleaching may disappear once the procedure is stopped and after the treatment has finally and completely healed.

Laser teeth whitening is favorable to those who want immediate teeth whitening results but whose teeth and gums aren't that sensitive to laser light and bleaching gel.

Powder teeth whitening system can make teeth at least six shades whiter. It is a lot more effective than over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits, which may be cheaper but pose higher risks of gum infections or irritations.

These gum irritations happen when the bleaching solution comes in contact with the gums, which results from improper fitting of standard-sized mouthpiece trays included in OTC teeth whitening kits. In addition, most of these over-the-counter bleaching kits do not have the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of acceptance. Due to their risks, dentists advise caution in choosing and using at-home teeth whitening products or procedures.