7557 Rambler Rd Suite 1023,
Dallas,
TX
75231
Mary Swift, DDS – General Dentist & Morgan Petty, DDS – General Dentist
18
Oct
Questions About Laser Teeth Whitening Treatment
For a new smile, laser teeth whitening may be the right solution for you. Stained or discolored teeth can be embarrassing and affect your appearance. You do not have to continue hiding your smile or avoiding other people. Solutions to whiten your teeth are available at your dentist’s office. By using lasers, your dentist can offer a fast, effective treatment. You can then have nice-looking teeth that you can be happy with.
Keeping teeth white
It can be a challenge to avoid stains on teeth. Discoloration is common, especially as people age. However, there are steps people can take to minimize the chances that teeth will turn yellow, gray, or brown. The most important thing a person can do is to brush and floss often and properly.
Brushing should take place at least twice a day with fluoride-based toothpaste. Daily flossing is also crucial. These activities will remove sugars and starches from the teeth and prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar. Avoiding the habit of smoking will also keep teeth whiter. People should also be cautious about how much soda, coffee, and wine they drink since these too can stain teeth.
How does the process work?
The first thing a person will want to know is what happens during laser teeth whitening. This procedure takes place in the dentist’s office in a dental chair. The patient gets comfortable, and the dentist uses a rubber dam to keep the mouth open. The dentist will also cover or block the gums from getting whitening gel on the tissue.
The dentist will then place hydrogen peroxide gel on the teeth directly or through a mouthpiece that goes into the person’s mouth. To activate the gel, the dentist will use a laser. This will turn the gel into foam as it sits on the teeth for several minutes. Then, the dentist will clean off the gel.
How long does laser teeth whitening take?
Life gets busy, and there is often not enough time to accomplish everything. People do not want to spend a lot of time at dental appointments or doing treatments. Another nice aspect of laser teeth whitening is that the patient will only need to visit the dentist once for this treatment. The visit lasts less than an hour, sometimes as little as 30 minutes.
What will the results be?
At-home treatments can work, but these typically take weeks or even months to whiten teeth. With laser teeth whitening, patients can have whiter shades almost immediately. Be aware that every patient is different, so not everyone’s teeth will whiten at the same rate. Still, people can expect teeth to become whiter more quickly. Plus, the person will have whiter teeth for a year or more.
Actual Patient Results
An effective option for achieving a new smile
It can be difficult to have stained teeth. You can avoid this embarrassment by doing laser teeth whitening. Talk to your dentist today about whether you are a good candidate for this procedure. As you learn more about it, you can feel comfortable getting started.
Request an appointment here or call Dallas Laser Dentistry at (469) 838-5292 for an appointment in our Dallas office.
