LASER TEETH WHITENING COST

Dentist Teeth Whitening - Whiter Teeth In A Shorter Time

There are a number of methods to whiten your teeth. Using tooth-whitening toothpaste is the simplest but the least effective way. It takes a long time (several weeks) to show results.  Getting a dentist teeth whitening is the fastest and most effective way to get whiter teeth. You can have whiter teeth in an hour or less with laser whitening.

Other methods of to whiten your teeth include using trays, strips and gels. Each method takes different lengths of time and need multiple applications for several days to show results also the amount of whitening varies. You can get the best teeth whitening results with laser tooth whitening at the dentist's office but it is also a very expensive way to get whiter teeth.

Teeth whitening at the dentist can cost your around $600 dollars for traditional teeth bleaching with prescription strength hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The dentist will apply a gel containing the bleaching agent and then mold a tray around your teeth to keep the gel from getting washed away by saliva. You will need to apply this for 30 minutes to an hour. Once the tray is removed you will notice an immediate difference. The dentist will usually supply you with a few trays to take home and use it over the next few days to continue the bleaching and get the best results. These trays can also be used for touch-ups in between treatments.

In the last few years new dental whitening systems have become popular. Zoom and Britesmile are two well-recognized trade names in tooth whitening. In these systems administered at the dentists a whitening gel is applied to the teeth. To help their activation and absorption into the enamel for deep cleaning and stain removal an intense light is focused on to the teeth. This light application is done for around 40 minutes and the process repeated 2-3 times to get the best results. These cost around $600 dollars. The results of the teeth whitening can last up to 18 months if proper care is taken of the teeth.

Laser teeth whitening is a dentist assisted whitening which involves the application of a bleaching gel on the teeth and using of an intense beam of laser to activate the gel and aid in bleaching. The laser is applied for short duration of time and the process can last for 15 minutes. This is repeated 2-3 times and you can come out of the dental office in under 2 hours after treatment. The laser-whitened teeth can retain its color for 18 months or more. This is the most expensive and costs around $1000 dollars.

At the dentist assisted teeth whitening your dentist will take suitable precautions to protect your gum and soft tissue before applying the whitening agents. They will put in rubber guards and other protective pads.

As laser teeth whitening is gaining popularity many dental offices are advertising special deals and offers to get more people to try it out. A few places offer it for as low as $300 dollars. If you go as a couple you can further discounts. Several places offer group reductions in prices. Check out the various specials before you go for dentist teeth whitening.

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