Laser teeth whitening systems use a combination of infrared heat and peroxide gel to quickly and effectively brighten your smile. Home remedies like oil pulling, rubbing banana peels and mashed strawberries on your teeth, and even whitening toothpastes only remove surface stains on your teeth. Laser teeth whitening can remove stains that are deeply embedded into the enamel.
In this blog, our dentist will discuss the top three questions regarding laser teeth whitening:
1. What happens during the procedure?
The procedure for laser teeth whitening is minimally invasive and pretty simple. Your dentist will take cautionary measures to protect your eyes and gums from the laser by giving you protective glasses and rubbing a protective gel on your gums. Your lips will also be held away from your mouth with a mouth prop.
Once this is complete, your dentist will apply a whitening gel to your teeth and use the laser to activate the gel. After about 40 minutes, the gel will be removed from your gums and teeth, and your smile will be up to nine shades brighter!
This entire process takes about an hour. Who knew teeth whitening could be so easy?
2. Is laser teeth whitening safe?
Yes! Laser teeth whitening and other laser dental treatments have been researched, tested, and approved by scientists and the American Dental Association for use on patients. Dentists who use laser technology should be specially trained to use these treatments and to use proper safety and precautionary measures.
Few people experience dental sensitivity following laser whitening treatments.
Check out your dentists’ education, memberships, and training certifications to make sure he or she is qualified to use laser technology.
3. How long will the whitening treatment last?
There is no definite answer to this question, but results typically last between several months and three years. It all depends on a person’s daily oral hygiene routine. To get the most out of your whitening treatment, follow these guidelines:
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss daily
- Use mouthwash
- Reduce consumption of coffee, tea, and red wine
- Visit your dentist every six months
To help maintain your smile, ask your dentist about using at-home whitening trays.
More Reasons to Brighten Your Smile
We won’t promise that prettier teeth will solve all of life’s problems, but according to studies by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, beautiful teeth provide major benefits. In today’s culture, a brighter smile can symbolize many things, including:
- Success
- Wealth
- Confidence
- Happiness
- Health
When you choose to whiten your smile with laser whitening treatments, you will feel much more confident and others will see you in a more positive light.
Plus, a beautiful smile likes to be shown off. Did you know the more you smile, the happier you are? Smiling creates a chemical reaction in your brain that releases “happy hormones” called endorphins. This tricks your brain into thinking you are happy, so you become happy! Some scientists also report that smiling lowers stress, improves your immune system, and lengthens your lifespan.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To learn if you are a candidate for laser teeth whitening, contact your dentist today to schedule an initial consultation. Many dentists offer alternative whitening treatments and methods of brightening your smile if you are not a candidate for teeth whitening.
To make an appointment with our Austin Laser Dentist, contact us today at (512) 346-4690.
