Laser Teeth Cleaning

Laser teeth cleaning can mean getting rid of plaque without the need for sharp picks and sore gums afterwards. If you have neglected to floss your teeth and have a build up of plaque your hygenist will need to dig around your teeth a lot more. making them bleed. A laser can remove plaque and also destroy harmful bacteria in the mouth. It’s usually a lot more expensive though.

Laser teeth cleaning is also a fairly new way to achieve beautiful white teeth, and is usually carried out in a dental surgery. It’s very popular amongst celebrities and can completely transform dull yellowing teeth into a gleaming white smile. There is nothing more aging than dull and yellow teeth. A brilliant white smile can take years off you.

With laser teeth whitening the results are immediate and normally only one session is required. However if your teeth are badly stained you may need several treatments. Depending on your dentist the cost can be very expensive, and you could expect to pay up to £600 if you visit a practice in London.The best idea is to do some research on the internet first before making any decisions.

There are other teeth whitening processes available which are far less expensive than laser teeth cleaning. These include teeth whitening pens, bleaching strips and whitening toothpaste. They will work, however they normally take several applications and may not achieve the same results as laser teeth cleaning.

The teeth whitening procedure normally takes about an hour to complete. First the dentist applies a gel containing hydrogen peroxide on to the surface of the teeth. As tooth enamel is very porous the bleach will easily penetrate into the dentine. This is where the colour of the tooth is laid down.

Once the bleach is on the teeth the dentist then directs a laser light onto them. This laser activates the hydrogen peroxide and lifts the colour. The application is left on your teeth for about twenty minutes, and then the process is repeated twice before your laser teeth cleaning session is completed.

The result will be a set of beautiful, gleaming white teeth, however you will need to look after them and avoid too many staining foods such as coffee, tea, and dark coloured drinks. If you are a smoker you will find that your teeth will quickly become yellow again unless you cut back, or better still quit.

You will find that hydrogen peroxide is found in all teeth whitening products. The higher the amount of hydrogen peroxide the faster the tooth whitening will take place. Home teeth whitening kits won’t contain the same level of peroxide as products that your dentist uses.

Many people feel embarrassed by dull, yellowing teeth. Treating yourself to a laser teeth cleaning session with your dentist may boost your confidence and encourage you to smile more often.

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