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While it's not plastic surgery, laser teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic dental procedure that shows significant improvement to your teeth' brightness — up to 10 shades brighter. Bleach is applied to each tooth while a laser generates heat that enhances its effectiveness, which ultimately speeds up the process, leading to quick, dramatic results.
It's not a long process, but it is precise. Check out the step-by-step breakdown below:
Most agree that laser teeth whitening is the most effective whitening treatment. And with that comes cost. Here are the associated costs you can expect when going the laser route:
There's no doubt that laser teeth whitening is the most expensive of all teeth whitening options, but for a good reason. It's quick and effective results are a combination that's tough to beat.
You got your teeth laser whitened. You love it. But according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, professional teeth whitening can last six months to two years. So how do you keep those pearly whites so white? Here are a few specific things you can do to maintain your new bright smile:
Perhaps you prefer passing on the laser in your mouth option. There's a variety of options to choose from. There are two categories for non-laser whitening: over-the-counter (OTC) products or professional systems. The latter can be applied either at home or in-office and achieve better results than OTC due to higher percentages of the bleaching agent and their application method. OTC products come in a variety of forms:
Here are a few more things to keep in mind when considering laser teeth whitening:
That concludes Laser Teeth Whitening 101. If you have any questions or want to see if you're a candidate for the procedure, contact your dentist today.
