Laser teeth whitening can be a frightening thought for those not familiar wìth thìs cosmetic procedure. After all, the use of lasers has normally been associated wìth military, medical and scientific applications. The one used for laser tooth whitening ìs different than those used to cut through sheet metal or used during surgery. It ìs a great technique used to attain whiter teeth and ìs a common application ìn the field of cosmetic dentistry. This form of whitening treatment can yield immediate results and may be cheaper than you imagined.
Most laser teeth whitening procedures work through the use of a specially designed laser that emits ultraviolet light. A thin gel made up of either hydrogen peroxide or bleach ìs placed on the teeth. A mouthpiece ìs used to keep the lips pushed back and the laser helps activate the gel. It also helps speed up the process of the whitening gel and most patients see immediate results.
Obviously the pro's of professional teeth whitening ìs that your smile, now whiter and brighter, wìll give you a more youthful appearance. The con's range from an allergic reaction to the bleaching gel, to the cost. The procedure can cost well over $1000 and can take more than one visit to yield the desired results. Also, dental condition plays a tremendous factor ìn whether or not the procedure wìll work for you. Extensive damage or discoloration may only be corrected through dental veneers or crowns.
Something many people consider a plus, but may actually be a minus where you are concerned, ìs how obvious the results wìll be. Some people are uncomfortable wìth other people knowing they have had "work" done and do not want to seem vain. There ìs nothing wrong wìth wanting a brighter smile and to look younger. If you do not want a dramatic change you may want to consider a home tooth whitening kit that wìll gradually lighten the color of your teeth.
Laser teeth whitening procedures work and are well worth the money. No, your insurance may not pay for the procedure and ìt may be a little uncomfortable, but you wìll have a great smile very quickly. Whiter teeth diminish the appearance of wrinkles so consider that an added bonus. People wìll notice your bright smile instead of those tiny lines. All ìn all, the pluses outweigh the minuses.
