Laser Teeth Whitening

People like their teeth whitening done just like their fast food, their dry cleaning or their car wash—they want it fast and effective. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for teeth whitening has increased 300 percent over the past 5 years. The increased demand and latest technologies have ensured that teeth-whitening is accessible to anyone.

Laser teeth whitening is a completely safe, FDA-approved procedure that has been performed on thousands of patients to date. Laser whitening is more effective and faster than normal whitening procedures. This procedure is done in the dental office and completed in less than one hour in most cases.

“Laser whitening” is a universal term used to describe whitening procedures that employs a light activated gel. This gel contains an ‘activator’ that becomes excited when light is applied. Halogen or LED lamps are most commonly used as curing lights to accelerate the whitening process.

The whitening gel normally contains hydrogen peroxide and the activator, in varying concentrations, depending on the product. When this gel is applied to the teeth and exposed to the light, the hydrogen peroxide breaks down into hydroxyl free radicals, which helps remove stains deep within the enamel and dentine. The toughest stains caused by tobacco, cigarettes, coffee are removed in no time.

Laser whitening is not permanent. It can last for years, but some patients may need to get the procedure redone every year to maintain the desired level of whitening. Dentists normally prescribe home whitening gels to touch up areas between appointments.

Visit your local Plano teeth whitening center and turn your teeth into the pearly whites you’ve always wanted.