Snow-white smile - a dream of many people, because beautiful white teeth make a man more attractive and confident. Most people have yellowish or grayish teeth.
They can be this from birth or darken under the influence of various factors, for example, bad habits, eating food with dyes and so on. To buy a "Hollywood" smile will help laser teeth whitening.
The technique, which uses a laser for teeth whitening, was developed about 30 years ago. But to apply it began not so long ago, and during this short period of time it became quite popular among the population.
The exposure of the laser to the teeth makes it possible to make them white. To carry out the procedure, a special gel is used, based on hydrogen peroxide. Namely, it plays a key role in the methodology.
Contents
- How does it work?
- Preparation and implementation of the
- procedure There are a number of limitations
- Efficiency and security
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Expert opinion and the voice of the people
- Price bites, but it's worth it
How does it work?
The basis of laser bleaching is a chemical reaction. Under the influence of a laser beam, a gel with hydrogen peroxide penetrates the inside of the tooth enamel.
Not only on the surface, but also inside the tooth, the medical composition reacts with dentine. The pigment is destroyed under the influence of hydrogen peroxide and a laser beam. Due to this, the bleaching process takes place.
Preparation and procedure of
In the presence of tooth decay or other dental problems, treatment should be performed before laser bleaching. If there are problems, the preparatory actions include: 
- removal of calculus;
- filling of caries-affected teeth;
- treatment of inflammatory processes on the gums or teeth.
The procedure itself is simple and carried out quickly enough. To protect the eyes from the laser, the patient is given special glasses. The gums are closed with special pads. The gel is applied to the tooth enamel, after which the laser is turned on.
The doctor acts on the laser for about 20 minutes. In some cases, time is increased. One session allows you to whiten your teeth for 3-4 tones. For a full course of teeth can be whitened for 10 tones.
Upon completion of the procedure, the doctor applies a fluoride-containing solution to the teeth. It is necessary to strengthen the tooth enamel, which was exposed to the laser beam.
There are a number of limitations of
Indication for the procedure is a non-aesthetic kind of teeth, their strong darkening.
Check the effectiveness of laser bleaching may not all, because the procedure has a number of contraindications:
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- allergic reactions to gel components;
- periodontitis and other inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
- age to 18 years;
- caries or tartar;
- large number of sealed teeth;
- the presence of prostheses, crowns or braces.
In most cases, contraindications are temporary. If you have problems with your teeth or gums, you need to treat them before laser bleaching.
Seals and dentures can not be whitened, so if they are large, it is not recommended to perform the procedure.
Efficiency and safety
Laser whitening is considered one of the most effective methods. This method allows you to purchase beautiful white teeth in a short period of time. Most people have only one session to make their teeth white.
A laser can whiten teeth that are darkened by nicotine, food colors, tetracycline-based drugs, and so on.
Due to the fact that the special medical composition penetrates deep into the teeth, the result of the procedure is quick and long-lasting.
The white color on the teeth can last from 1 year to 7 years. It depends not on the procedure, but on proper dental care after laser bleaching.
To make the effect as long as possible, it's worth sticking to the simple recommendations of dentists:
- brush your teeth in the morning and in the evening;
- choose a toothbrush with soft bristles;
- buy toothpaste without rough abrasive;
- , after each meal, rinse your mouth to remove any food leftovers;
- if necessary, use a toothpick or floss;
- visit the dentist every six months for professional cleaning;
- quit smoking;
- reduce the consumption of food and drink, which can affect the discoloration of the teeth.
Many people are worried about the question whether laser bleaching is harmful, because the laser has a destructive effect on teeth and the body as a whole.
Doctors say that the use of the laser is absolutely safe for the body. The areas that can be affected by the laser beam are reliably protected during the procedure.
Regarding the safety of the procedure for tooth enamel, there are two sides. People with healthy and strong teeth do not harm the technique. After the procedure, patients do not notice the appearance of sensitivity or other side effects.
But patients who have thin tooth enamel, it is better to refrain from the procedure, because it can badly affect the condition of teeth, and make the enamel even thinner and more vulnerable. As a result, painful sensations and sensations may appear.
The effectiveness of laser bleaching can be assessed by comparing the teeth before and after the procedure:
Advantages and disadvantages of
The popularity of the technique is growing every day, which is facilitated by a number of undeniable advantages:
- High efficiency .In one session a person can whiten his teeth 2-3 or even 4 times. In addition, with proper dental care, the effect will be long.
- Instant result .After the first procedure, the teeth become white. Most people have enough time to get a beautiful smile.
- Fast .The process of teeth whitening takes about 20 minutes, in rare cases - about an hour.
- Painlessness .Laser whitening does not cause painful sensations, so it does not require the use of pain medications.
- Security .The technique is absolutely safe for the teeth and the whole body. There is no sensitivity after the procedure.
- Strengthening of the enamel .Patients note that after irradiation the tooth enamel becomes stronger. This was also proven in the course of medical research by doctors.
The main disadvantage of laser teeth whitening is its high price. Because of this, not everyone who wants to have a snow-white smile can use the help of a laser beam. Also, a number of contraindications can be attributed to shortcomings.
Expert opinion and the voice of the people
Laser teeth whitening is quite popular among dentists, as well as their patients, which is confirmed by numerous reviews that are available on the Internet.
To date, laser whitening is the most popular method to purchase white teeth. The procedure allows to achieve good results in a short time. Many of my patients used laser whitening and were satisfied. I think if the procedure is carried out correctly and all the preparatory actions are taken, it is safe for the patient.
Taras Nikolaenko, dentist, Moscow
I recommend teeth whitening with laser to my patients who have no contraindications, as I consider it an excellent way to acquire a beautiful smile. And although the procedure is expensive, most customers are satisfied with the results.
Valentina Maksimova, dentist, St. Petersburg
Made herself laser whitening. The result remained satisfied, as the teeth became really white. True, the duration of the effect lasted about a year, and after enamel a little darkened, although I do not smoke or drink coffee. The procedure itself does not cause pain and discomfort.
Victoria Vereshchuk, 25, Pskov
I decided to whiten my teeth with laser whitening. Friends discouraged from the procedure, said that after her appear pain and sensitivity of teeth. I did not have anything of this. Teeth became white and beautiful, but six months later returned the former color. The dentist says that this is the effect of smoking. I liked laser bleaching, but next time I'll try another technique.
Denis Bogdanovich, 36, Saratov
Price bites, but it costs
The price of laser bleaching varies greatly depending on the level of dental clinics. The cost of one session starts from 6500-7000 rubles and can reach 10-15 thousand rubles, or even more.
A full course of bleaching, which includes 2-3 sessions, usually costs 25-30 thousand rubles in budget clinics. In clinics of the advantage class, a full course can cost 50-80 thousand rubles.
Also note that before the procedure, you need to remove tartar, carry out professional cleaning of teeth and seal tooth decay, and sometimes you need to replace old seals. The cost of these services varies in the capital and provincial clinics.
The dentist determines the necessary preparatory actions.
Laser whitening allows a person to safely and quickly make teeth white. The high efficiency of the procedure determines its high price. Most patients respond positively to the technique, since it has many advantages.