Laser Teeth Whitening

The author of the article:

Anastasia Vorontsova

A person who has decided to make a smile irresistible often has difficulty in choosing a method for whitening teeth.

Among all modern technologies, laser whitening occupies a special place today, which not only gives dazzling whiteness to teeth, but also helps to treat teeth and makes them strong.

Laser tooth whitening is one way of professional whitening.

This technique is used only in a dental office.

Laser whitening technology is very similar to photobleaching.

Advantages and disadvantages

In order to appreciate the pros and cons of laser whitening, you must correctly understand the whole mechanism of tooth discoloration.

Under the influence of a laser beam and a special gel, protein compounds contained in dentin are broken down, which give the teeth yellow or dirty gray color.

The higher the concentration of the whitening gel and the longer it penetrates the dentin, the more enamel can cause harm to the gel. In addition, the effectiveness of the procedure is reduced.

The advantages of laser teeth whitening are obvious:

Photo: Hygienic brushing before whitening

The tooth enamel is strengthened.
The enamel does not dry out and its structure is completely preserved.
The procedure is not lengthy.
There is no increased sensitivity of teeth after whitening.
High efficiency and excellent whitening result.
The procedure does not require anesthesia.
Since the laser also has a bactericidal effect, its use protects against caries.
Long-term aesthetic effect, provided that products with coloring properties are minimized and smoking is quit.

The disadvantages of the procedure include:

High cost.
The presence of slight discomfort during laser exposure

Procedure Efficiency

According to most dentists, the effectiveness of whitening teeth is influenced by the most rapid achievement of the effect of whiteness.

Compared with other methods of whitening, for example, photo-bleaching, the whitening effect when exposed to a laser beam is achieved several times faster.
With laser bleaching, the duration of the procedure is an average of 20 minutes, with photobleaching, at least an hour.

Security

The entire laser application process is controllable, as the dentist can individually select for each patient the necessary parameters of intensity and exposure time.
Unlike light exposure, the laser beam acts locally, which eliminates the possibility of a burn of the mucosa and allows the procedure to be performed without pain.
Due to the fastest penetration of the whitening components into the dentin, the teeth quickly acquire whiteness, but there is no overdrying of the enamel.
As a result, in the period after bleaching, there is no increase in tooth sensitivity.

But, in order to exclude any negative consequences of the procedure at the preparatory stage, it is recommended to undergo therapy to remineralize the teeth.

Causes of Teeth Darkening

The reasons that can cause yellowing of the teeth include:

Genetic predisposition.
The presence of such a bad habit as smoking.
The use of drinks with a coloring effect on enamel (red wine, coffee, tea, herbal drinks, etc.).
Adverse Ecology.

Indications and contraindications

The main indications of laser teeth whitening include the presence of an unaesthetic tooth color.

Tooth enamel is a transparent tissue, under which there is dentin, which tends to darken with age.

Laser teeth whitening is aimed at bleaching dentin.

Elimination of pigmentation cannot have a harmful effect on the teeth. However, before proceeding with laser whitening, it is necessary to consider the pros and cons.

Laser teeth whitening is not recommended in the following cases:

If the patient is less than 16 years old.
During pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
With increased sensitivity of the teeth.
If there are old fillings in the smile zone.
In the presence of erosion of enamel.
If the patient has intolerance to one of the components used for whitening teeth.
In the presence of chronic diseases in the acute stage.
During the treatment at the orthodontist.
If there is increased tooth abrasion.
In the presence of microcracks and porosity of enamel.

How is

Technology conducting whitening is reduced to the following actions:

On the front surface of the teeth that fall into the smile zone, the dentist applies a special gel for whitening.
Then it carries out its activation by exposure to a laser beam. Each tooth is laser treated for one to two minutes.

The duration of the entire procedure is approximately twenty minutes. In this case, enamel brightening by 8-10 tones can be observed. If necessary, then after a while the procedure is repeated.

Video: “Laser teeth whitening”

How to care for your teeth after the procedure

After laser whitening, the question often arises in patients: “How long does the whiteness of the teeth last?”. It is impossible to unequivocally answer this question. It all depends on observance of the rules for the care of teeth and the oral cavity.

For long-term preservation of the bleaching result, it is important:

Carefully take care of the oral cavity. For hygienic care, use not only a brush with paste, but also dental floss.
For brushing your teeth, it is recommended to use a soft or medium hard toothbrush, mainly with natural bristles.
Regular professional toothbrushing.
In the first time after bleaching, it is necessary to completely abandon the use of coloring products and smoking.
Every six months you need to visit the dentist's office.

Cost

Laser teeth whitening is one of the most expensive treatments.

High prices are justified by safety, efficiency, speed of conduct and painlessness.

The average cost of one procedure in Moscow in economy class clinics starts from 7000 rubles, and in premium clinics - from 25000 rubles.

In other regions, laser tooth whitening may cost less.

Reviews

Positive feedback on laser whitening due to the effectiveness of the procedure. The results obtained as a result of the procedure, with proper care of the oral cavity, are preserved for several years.

She bleached her teeth with a laser three years ago. The result made me very happy.But the increased sensitivity of the teeth became a little worried. The dentist recommended a special paste, which helped me well.
A couple of years ago, I decided to get rid of the yellow teeth. I went to the clinic, where after the examination I was offered laser whitening. The procedure seemed very expensive to me, but the desire to have a white-toothed smile prevailed. Before the procedure, I had a professional cleansing, after which I came to the procedure. It was very scary since I have been afraid of dentists since childhood. The procedure was painless and did not last long. The result I was pleasantly surprised. I follow all the recommendations of the dentist and still my teeth are as white as on the first day after the procedure.
I always wanted to have beautiful white teeth. I learned from a friend about laser teeth whitening. I went to the dentist. After the examination, the doctor said that this procedure is not desirable for my sensitive teeth. All the same, I insisted on my own and I was whitened, though not immediately, but in three stages. After the last whitening, I felt a side effect of the procedure. My teeth have increased sensitivity. They even reacted to the air, which caused pain. The dentist appointed me a special paste that solved these problems.
She bleached her teeth with a laser. The procedure lasted about thirty minutes and was completely painless. The result after the procedure pleased me, no hypersensitivity of the teeth. Five months have passed, my teeth are white. I fulfill all the requirements of the doctor. If everything goes well further, then periodically I will whiten my teeth only in this way.