Laser Bleaching, Laser Whitening

Laser Teeth Whitening, Laser Tooth Whitening, Whitening Teeth

LASIK SURGERY
Laser cosmetic dentistry


In-office Whitening can be performed in a variety of ways to give fast dramatic results. This procedure works better than take-home whitening for those patients who need a single tooth or set of teeth bleached with a very high concentration of bleaching material. For example, after a root canal, that tooth may be lightened to match the surrounding teeth. In-office whitening combined with a take-home whitening kit is an effective way to remove tetracycline stains. Some patients experience minor tooth sensitivity.

Laser Bleaching and Whitening enhances the natural white of your teeth and offers the convenience and satisfaction of results in only one visit. This technique can lighten even tetracycline stained teeth (depending on the depth of stains) quicker than other techniques. A dentist protects your gums and soft tissue. Bleaching material is placed on the tooth/teeth to be bleached. A laser is then concentrated on the material for a relatively short period of time, activating the bleaching process. This procedure is gaining in popularity but many dentists currently do not have the equipment. The technique is more expensive than in-office or take-home whitening. Some patients experience minor tooth sensitivity.

Take-Home Whitening is an effective and practical method of bleaching the teeth. The patient is given a kit with a custom-made mouthpiece to wear at home for about two weeks. Gel is placed into the mouthguard which is worn up to two hours daily or at night. This method is popular for it's convenience but some people prefer to have dentist supervision and choose the in-office whitening method instead. People with gum recession and certain dental conditions may not be good candidates for this type of bleaching.