Teeth whitening is the most requested service in the beauty industry! But what is laser teeth whitening?
Laser teeth whitening is one type of professional teeth whitening. Laser whitening is much more effective than home whitening; the results are significantly faster as well as more dramatic. In all honesty, laser teeth whitening is no longer performed, as it is an older, outdated method, yet the term stays with us. What laser teeth whitening really is: a special teeth-whitening treatment performed by a dentist, or other teeth whitening professional, that takes about one hour and uses special gel-activating lights in combination with high concentration gels.
Teeth whitening gel is applied to the teeth and then the gel is activated with a special light. The gel is typically a hydrogen peroxide gel, which is faster acting than carbamide peroxide gel. The higher the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the gel, the faster and more dramatic your results will be. The light further enhances the effect of the gel. This is why clients are able to get dramatically white teeth in under an hour with laser whitening and it takes two weeks or more to get the same results at home.
The main differences between going to the dentist for the treatment versus any other teeth whitening technician is that in the United States, only a dentist is allowed to put anything in your mouth or on your teeth. In other words, you’ll be applying the whitening gel to your teeth yourself. You will however, be guided by your technician. Additionally, a dentist has special products that protect the soft tissue in your mouth when using highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel. Thus, your dentist is able to offer the most intensive whitening treatments.
The dentist or teeth whitening technician will usually suggest that you purchase some follow up products to use at home. These products will help keep your bright new smile beaming white for as long as possible.
If you have habits like coffee, tea, red wine, or cigarettes, you can expect to have periodic laser teeth whitening treatments. The frequency really depends on your teeth and your habits.