Is laser teeth whitening right for you?
There are many things people try when they want to improve their appearance. Dieting and exercise are two we readily think of. But that takes a lot of time and effort and is often painful. Do you want to improve your appearance in about 60 minutes with little or no pain or discomfort? Try laser teeth whitening.
Cosmetic dentistry is one of the many fields today that have benefited from advances in technology, especially the advances in laser technology. In fact, lasers have proven to be quite useful in the treatment of teeth discoloration. As a result, many people are walking around today with whiter teeth and brighter smiles, but who just a short time ago were embarrassed by yellowed and stained teeth.
Laser teeth whitening is quick, painless, and yields immediate results. For these reasons it is rapidly becoming the treatment option of choice for many plagued by stained or yellow teeth, especially those whose teeth have been stained or discolored by years of drinking coffee or heavy smoking.
Laser whitening is a simple procedure, best performed by a cosmetic dentist. Before actually applying the treatment the dentist will first examine your teeth and remove any plaque that he finds. Then he will apply a peroxide based whitening gel to your teeth.
The whitening gel is then energized, or activated, by a laser light. This is the key to the procedure’s speed and effectiveness. Great results are usually seen after just one treatment, but sometimes more severe cases of staining or discoloration may need additional treatments.
The old adage “you get what you pay for” is especially true here. Laser whitening is not inexpensive. In fact, at about $500 to $1000 for a treatment, it can put quite a dent in your finances.
Yes, laser teeth whitening is more expensive than popular do-it-yourself home whitening methods and products. But it is also much more effective, yielding as much as ten shades of whitening after just one treatment. Home whitening methods can take weeks to show any results, and even then your teeth will not be anywhere near as white as they would after laser treatment.
Are there any side effects with laser teeth whitening? Not usually, although sometimes temporary teeth and gum soreness is reported. It doesn’t generally last very long.
Is laser teeth whitening right for you? It depends. How much are immediate, long lasting results worth to you? If it’s worth as much as $1000 to you, and you can afford it, then laser whitening may be just the thing you need.
Tags: Health and Beauty
