Getting your dentist to whiten your teeth
People like their teeth whitening done just like their fast food, their dry cleaning or their car wash—they want it fast and effective. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for teeth whitening has increased 300 percent over the past 5 years. The increased demand and latest technologies have ensured that teeth-whitening is accessible to anyone.
Laser teeth whitening in Dallas is a completely safe, FDA-approved procedure that has been performed on thousands of patients to date. Faster and more efficient than other treatments, Laser whitening can be completed in less than an hour right in your Dallas dentist’s office.
“Laser whitening” is a universal term used to describe whitening procedures that employs a light activated gel. This gel contains an ‘activator’ that becomes excited when light is applied. Halogen or LED lamps are most commonly used as curing lights to accelerate the whitening process.
The whitening gel normally contains hydrogen peroxide and the activator, in varying concentrations, depending on the product. When this gel is applied to the teeth and exposed to the light, the hydrogen peroxide breaks down into hydroxyl free radicals, which helps remove stains deep within the enamel and dentine. The toughest stains caused by tobacco, cigarettes, coffee are removed in no time.
Laser whitening is not permanent. It can last for years, but some patients may need to get the procedure redone every year to maintain the desired level of whitening. There are touch up kits that will allow patients to perform this task at will, within their own home.
Visit a dentist in Arlington, TX and turn your teeth into the pearly whites you’ve always wanted.
