We all appreciate the importance of healthy teeth and a nice big smile. So it's no surprise that many people are going the 'American way' these days and opting to have their teeth 'whitened'.
Tooth whitening laser is also known as a power bleaching or whitening. Even if this seems expensive, many people who are very concerned about their smile, especially actors, artists and those in the media prefer this to other procedures that whiten teeth since the results are faster and are excellent. Tooth whitening laser is the latest technology and systems for the upper teeth whitening are available today. It takes approximately an hour to obtain this kind of treatment.
The main benefit of laser teeth whitening is that it lasts for quite a long time and you don't have to keep applying gels or teeth whitening toothpaste, like you would if you used a home whitening kit. The downside is the cost which will obviously vary depending on your dentist but in comparison with how long it lasts, it may be relatively inexpensive.
The treatment is easy and painless when the laser teeth whitening system is used. First , the dentist cleans the teeth which is very important, because if plaque or seeds are present, it will impede the process of bleaching. The lips and gums are isolated prior to the procedure and a whitening gel is applied to the teeth by activating a specially designed light on the subject. The result is surprising that the teeth will be six to ten times whiter then the shade before the dental whitening procedure.
It is also possible for teeth whitening to be done at home, through bleaching solution provided by the dentist. The dentist will direct you on how to apply the bleach. A perfect impression of your teeth is taken to make a mouthpiece. You will apply bleach to your teeth with the mouthpiece fitted on to prevent your mouth from being affected by contact with bleaching chemicals. The bleaching solution provided by dentists for at-home belching is not as strong as the one used in the dentist clinic and there is also no need for a laser to active the bleaching agent in the solution. Results can take about two to three weeks.
Best results are accomplished with dentist prescribed whitening. Either in-office or at-home dentist prescribed whitening treatments will give you faster and longer-lasting results. If your teeth are healthy and somewhat white, you can get a boost from over-the-counter products, but again, they will not last long.
Although teeth whitening treatment is a cosmetic procedure, it can be seen as a necessary one as it can affect your personal life and even career. This is especially so if your profession is in the service sector where personal appearance is important to create a good impression. Laser teeth whitening is costly but many feel it is worth it since it produces almost immediate results in a short time with little discomfort. Others on a budget may try over the counter home DIY teeth whitening systems. These can work but the process is much more tedious as it usually involves several days of applying whitening gel, sometimes overnight for the whitening process to work. For light stains and discoloration, home DIY kits offer a viable solution that can be effective and less costly in the long run. Various tooth whitening gel products are available in the form of dental trays or strips. There are also very handy pens that allow for no-mess application of whitening gel on the go. More intensive teeth whitening home treatments that are commercially available is the Opalescence tooth whitening system. This hydrogen peroxide based bleaching agent is pre-packed as two individual components that are mixed at the time of use and is left overnight for the whitening process to work. For teeth with deeper discoloration however, end results of home DIY kits may not be able to match up to the shade of white achieved by professional treatment at a dental clinic. In such cases, laser teeth whitening may be the only solution. In laser teeth whitening, it involves activating the bleaching agent with light to penetrate teeth to stimulate color change and remove discoloration. Several sessions may be required to achieve the desired end result. After undergoing laser teeth whitening, use a toothpaste with a bleaching agent to maintain teeth whiteness. Over time however, stains are inevitable as various food and drink will leave stains eventually. Some types of drinks such as coffee and tea have a much stronger staining effect. Smoking too, stains teeth easily. Moderating intake of such food and drink helps reduce and delay teeth discoloration. The most aesthetically pleasing teeth whitening treatment is the use of teeth veneers. This is a very costly procedure that involves bonding very thin porcelain veneers onto the front of teeth and is usually carried out for chipped or misalign teeth. It is also used for teeth that have stains that cannot be removed. Veneers have a few disadvantages. Once it breaks, there is no way to repair it. Also, having veneers bonded onto teeth requires that a minimal but noticeable amount of teeth enamel to be trimmed to fit the veneer. Teeth that have had veneers fitted must always have a veneer on in order to have a natural shape. Therefore, the cost could be very high in the long run. Given all the pros and cons of each procedure, it is best to be fully informed so that you know what to expect during and after each teeth whitening treatment.
