Teeth whitening is a process that removes stains from the teeth and of course the teeth become whiter. Laser teeth whitening is a painless method that can make your teeth up to 7 tons whiter.
The laser teeth whitening removes pigments which are responsible for discolored teeth, using a whitening agent and the effectiveness of a laser beam.
The laser activates the tooth bleaching agent in order to act faster and more efficiently. At the same time, it decomposes the pigments found on the surface of the enamel or the tooth, facilitating the whitening agent to remove them.
The color of the teeth varies from person to person, with more often the shades of yellow or even gray. There are several causes for discoloration and staining of your teeth. They can be divided into two categories: exogenous and endogenous stains.
Exogenous stains are the marks that appear on the surface of the teeth, as a result of years of consumption of coffee, tea, red wine, soft drinks, fruits, vegetable juices, brightly colored foods, and of course tobacco.
The accumulation of pulp stone over time also causes discoloration. Exogenous stains can and are easily removed by brushing, flossing and dental cleaning.
If the discoloration is greater, the teeth will need to be whitened in order to return to their natural color or even a whiter, brighter color.
On the other hand, the endogenous stains are stains that come from the discoloration of the tooth itself. If someone has taken tetracycline, is more likely to develop a dark yellow or brown color in their teeth. Excessive fluoride intake can cause hyper-fluorosis, which is evident from the white spots that develop on the teeth.
Tooth injury or denervation are two more endogenous discoloration factors as they often lead to a tooth discoloration due to damage and inactivation of the nerve. Discoloration due to endogenous factors is difficult to return simply with a bleaching, many times we need the help of faces or crowns to achieve the desired white and natural result.
To understand the process, we will check at how laser tooth whitening proceeds gradually.
Generally, the procedure without special deviations from an experienced doctor lasts about an hour. The whitening effect is immediately noticeable. If necessary, various procedures are performed to achieve the desired result. The time interval between procedures is determined by the dentist.
Teeth whitening is a completely painless process, if realized from a professional dentist. The factors that the dentist should look for so that you do not feel no pain, are:
If there are symptoms, they are lightly felt. In this case, you can continue your daily routine. At the same time, it can be put a stop to the treatment for a few days.
On the other side, when we refer to the side effects sensitivity to the gums is the only possible side effect that a patient may experience during the teeth treatment, which weakens when the whitening is over.
This happens because the laser teeth whitening is a completely safe and efficient procedure. In this case, it is improbable to cause significant side effects.
The laser teeth whitening has a great number of advantages.
Immediate visible result.
The procedure of the laser teeth whitening is comparatively short. It takes mostly just an hour.
The laser teeth whitening has a moderated cost.
Long lasting result, with visible results in 2 weeks.
At least 2 weeks – the period is determined by the doctor on a case-by-case basis.
The cost is lower than all methods even though it is the only advantage that the bleaching at home has.
The cost of the teeth whitening varies and depends on the method you choose to apply and the stage that your problem is. The cost of the laser teeth whitening has no standard fee.
Usually, the price lists of the clinics show the price for working with one tooth. The total may differ depending on their number.
The proper doctor for the application of the laser teeth whitening is the dentist. In order to choose who is the best for you, you should take into consideration his experience in this particular treatment and choose the one that you think you can trust, so that you feel that you are in good hands.
You can read the evaluations of other patients who visited him before you for the application of this treatment and this might help you decide who you want to address.
To prolong the result of the procedure and maintain the good condition of your teeth, it is necessary to take care of them after the laser whitening.
First of all, you will need a special toothbrush with soft bristles which will not damage the sensitive tooth enamel. On the first week, after the procedure, it is especially necessary to carefully monitor oral hygiene and floss.
It is necessary to change your dietary preferences, and to give up from any kind of food coloring – such as coffee, juices, ketchup, red wine, etc. You cannot drink fruit and vegetable juices high in fruit acid – orange, strawberry, all berry drinks and so on.
In the first days after the laser whitening, the tooth enamel becomes a kind of sponge which absorbs the color. Therefore, you must rely more on dairy products, chicken, rice. Dentists call it “white diet”, which allows you to consolidate the result of the laser whitening.
Laser teeth whitening is an aesthetic dental treatment whose results diminish over time. Generally, the effect of teeth whitening lasts from 6 months up to 2 years.
This wide range exists because the duration of the effect depends on the patient’s habits. For example, if a patient smokes a lot or does not pay attention to his oral hygiene or he even consumes foods with bright colors – pigments (coffee, red wine, tea, beets, cherries), then the effect will fade faster.
For these reasons, in most patients undergoing the bleaching process we recommend a small repetition of the treatment 1-2 times per year.
The City Dental Clinic is located in Tirana, Albania and has a professional certified staff with many years of experience.
If you need to have a teeth whitening with the laser method, the City Dental Clinic provides the best quality and the most affordable prices, for you.
You can contact us now at +355 68 510 7070 or send as an email and ask any further questions that you might have, info@cdc.com.al.
Tooth staining can be causes from:
Age.
There is a direct relationship between age and tooth color. Over time, teeth become darker, as a result of wear and the accumulation of pigments.
Eating habits.
Frequent consumption of coffee, red wine, tea, but also soft drinks, beverages, carrots, oranges, beets, as well as citrus fruits or vinegar in general, contribute to the corrosion of enamel. Remember that any food that soils white clothes, charges your teeth with pigments.
Smoking.
Nicotine releases brown pigments which are slowly absorbed into the tooth structure and cause discoloration.
Drugs – Chemicals.
The use of tetracycline during tooth formation, produces dark gray or brown spots that are difficult to remove. Excessive consumption of fluoride can also cause white spots.
Trauma.
Falling blows as well as other injuries can cause large cracks in the teeth, which in turn can accumulate large amounts of stains or debris.
Oral solutions containing chlorhexidine.
The answer is no. Whatever method you follow, the goal is the same as the application. It is made simultaneously on all teeth and for the same period of time, so the result is uniform.
Yes, it is possible to whiten teeth when you have fillings. However, your doctor, especially if the filling is on the front teeth, will ask you to change it 2 weeks after the completion of the whitening, so as not to affect the uniformity of the result.
