One of the huge chunks of cosmetic dentistry today, teeth whitening is a bull market. One of the methods that involve bleaching is called Laser whitening.A common misnomer, the laser teeth whitening procedure doesn’t involve a laser beam at all! Based on the erstwhile technologies available for cleaning teeth, the method of using a light-accelerated system to whiten teeth is commonly and wrongly referred to as laser whitening.
The system consists of 25-38% dental-use hydrogen peroxide gel and a light which catalyses its break down and helps speed up the brightening process. The gel is put in a light barrier which is fit in the mouth. The gel is kept in contact with the teeth. After about 10-15 minutes exposure to light, the barrier containing the bleach is removed and the mouth rinsed thoroughly. The commonly used as also the most effective light is halogen but other available options are LED and Plasma arc.
The light excites the molecules of the hydrogen peroxide without damaging the soft tissues in the mouth. Technology has produced products which cause minimal heat and ultraviolet emissions while using the light inside the mouth. The procedure can be carried out at a regular dentist or at a cosmetic dentist.
The short duration of the procedure, just about an hour, literally puts a smile on the customer’s face and so also on the dentist’s. The cut down in time is accompanied by a heightened cost of procedure but dentists set their own prices anyways. Some include take-home touch up kits to be used after a week or so for the same price.
Sensitivity and inflammation are rare and extremely individual problems. Of all the over the counter solutions, natural remedies etc, laser teeth whitening still remains the best and most cost-effective procedure involving a single visit. Smile 4 you uses the same technology to further enhance its teeth whitening gel.
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