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Laser Treatments in the
Dentist's Office
A new method, which has yet to have been approved by the
American Dental Association yet has been approved by the FDA,
is laser whitening of teeth. This is the most expensive of the
possible treatments for removing stains on the teeth, yet may,
for some people, be the best option. Before getting the
treatment, get a written quote on the cost.
Laser whitening treatments are done in conjunction with in
chair bleaching. After you have determined that laser whitening
treatment is for you, the dentist will take about an hour to do
the procedure.
As in dentist office bleaching treatment, the dentist will
place a shield of some form over your gums to protect them. He
or she will then apply a paste or gel of a bleaching
agent.
Then a special light is shone onto the teeth. This light is
designed to speed up the chemical reaction that is the
breakdown of the carbamide or hydrogen peroxide, thus making
more oxygen enter into the enamel. The laser is pointed at a
few teeth at a time and for a limited amount of time per tooth.
Usually, a laser whitening procedure can make your teeth five
to six shades whiter than the bleaching treatment alone
can.
The effects of laser whitening can last up to three years,
depending on if you smoke, drink red wine, or eat or drink
other things which stain your teeth.
Some concerns with laser whitening include people feeling like
their teeth are sensitive to cold after the treatment, as well
as some gum irritation and discoloration (white marks on the
gumline). These sensations are temporary and should go away
shortly.
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