Dec 12 2011
What Are The Advantages Of Laser Teeth Whitening?
What are the advantages of laser teeth whitening? Do you have yellowing and stained teeth? Do you envy celebrities with their dazzling white smiles? We all start of with beautiful white teeth, however over the years wear and tear starts to show as the enamel becomes thinner exposing the dentine. This is what gives the teeth a yellow tinge. Smoking, drinking coffee, tea and red wine can also stain the teeth. Laser teeth whitening is just one of many teeth whitening products and processes that are available.
You can buy teeth whitening products such as Crest White Strips and Britesmile. These will work and give good results, however you may need to keep using them for weeks before you start to notice a difference.
Laser teeth whitening on the other hand gives immediate results and a desired shade of white can usually be achieved in one session at the dental surgery. The price may be a lot higher than products bought in a shop but you will have the dentists professional expertise and your teeth will be evenly whitened. DIY teeth whitening kits are good, but you can’t expect the same results.
Peroxide is the active ingredient which whitens the teeth. Your dentist will use a higher strength of peroxide than can be found in home whitening products. The chemicals in peroxide can burn the skin and make the teeth very sensitive. Your dentist will make sure that your gums are protected before applying the teeth whitening gel. Although the strength of peroxide is lower in home whitening kits you can still burn your gums and end up with very sensitive teeth.
So the advantages of laser teeth whitening are quick results, a more even effect, and safer application. The only disadvantage is the cost, however you can expect the results to last for several years.
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