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Laser Treatment of Tooth Whitening is gaining popularity nowadays because of the advanced technology and spreading awareness about its harmlessness. There is now laser whitening or ‘power whitening’.
During this procedure a rubber dam is put over your teeth to protect the gums, and a bleaching product is painted onto your teeth. Then a light or laser is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. The light speeds up the chemical reaction of the whitening product and the colour change can be achieved more quickly using this procedure. Laser whitening is said to make teeth up to five or six shades lighter.
Laser or power whitening will be more expensive than professional bleaching. Laser treatment has been proven to work, but the final decision of whether or not to have the procedure done depends on whether or not you want to spend a little extra money, and on whether you would rather go to the dentist to have the procedure done, or stick with the at-home tooth whitening products. In either case schedule a dental check-up first to make sure you don't have any cavities, fractures, or gum disease that should be treated before taking any type of tooth whitening procedure.
Care after going for Teeth Whitening by Laser
- brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
- cut down on how often you have sugary snacks and drinks
- visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend.
Options for Laser Treatment of Teeth Whitening
The LaserSmile ™ teeth whitening system uses a hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching gel. This whitener comes prepackaged and ready to use. It has a 37% hydrogen peroxide concentration and a pH of around 7.
Costs varies depending upon the location and country you live in and the type of whitening treatment you undergo. Laser teeth whitening is typically over $1000 for the whole procedure.
Generally speaking, the cost of teeth whitening increases with number of times you visit the clinic. Dental insurance does not typically cover the cost of the teeth whitening procedure.
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