| The latest advancement in laser whitening gel is used | | | | cost. Dental insurance typically does not cover laser |
| with an in-office laser that results in a very fast and | | | | whitening as it's considered cosmetic. |
| effective bleaching system. The gel is applied to the | | | | Remember though that once the dentist has you in the |
| teeth after appropriate gum and mouth soft tissue | | | | office, they will want to do a complete exam to check |
| protection is placed. Then, a laser light is used to | | | | for general dental health. Few if any dentists will do a |
| activate the chemical in the gel that has been | | | | whitening treatment on teeth that need corrective |
| especially designed to absorb energy from the light | | | | dental work done. That is, a good cleaning, cavities |
| and quickly penetrate tooth surfaces. This technique | | | | filled, etc. |
| results in a very fast laser whitening effect. | | | | Dentists, like all professionals, will push to get all the |
| The ZOOM teeth whitening system is an example of | | | | business they can from you. It's in your best interest |
| this type of system. The length of time needed for full | | | | though to carefully consider the importance of good |
| color restoration of course depends on the amount | | | | dental health. So if it comes to a choice between teeth |
| and type of tooth enamel discoloration apparent. | | | | whitening and good dental health, your best interests |
| Although very fast, many dentists are wary of this | | | | are served by having a solid set of teeth even if they |
| process due to the potential of gum and soft tissue | | | | may not be as white as desired. This means that if |
| discoloration. | | | | you want whiter teeth from a dentist office, plan on a |
| The cost of this very fast laser whitening can vary | | | | full commitment to total tooth care and mouth health. |
| based on your location with many of the larger cities | | | | Laser teeth whitening treatments though are not more |
| being more expensive than other areas. Laser teeth | | | | effective on whitening teeth than many quality custom |
| whitening process in a professional dental office can | | | | tray home products. Though much faster results are |
| be expected to cost between 250 and 500 dollars on | | | | available, you run the risk of gum and tissue damage |
| average for the full treatment. | | | | due to the aggressiveness of the products used in |
| Generally speaking, the price of teeth whitening | | | | laser whitening. Teeth sensitivity can also be an issue. |
| increases with the number of in-office treatments | | | | So the results are in. Much faster and expensive laser |
| required. So the more discolored the teeth, the more | | | | teeth whitening or a slower though probably safer |
| visits are required and the potential of a higher total | | | | home teeth whitening solution, the choice is yours. |