Laser tooth whitening can be a highly effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a complete colour change; but it will lighten the existing shade.
After an initial consultation by a Laser Teeth Whitening smile therapist to check that your teeth and gums are healthy and suitable for teeth whitening, treatment will begin to give you a brighter, whiter, more confident smile. Laser teeth whitening produces results ultra-fast. You will see the difference after only three or four simple applications.
First impressions count especially when you are going on an important date, a special occasion or attending a job interview.
You cannot get whitening treatments on the NHS. Private charges will vary from practice to practice and region to region. Laser or power whitening will be more expensive than professional bleaching. We recommend you get a written estimate of the cost before you start any treatment.
It is an extremely successful process. The surface of the teeth contains millions of microscopic pores, and over the years, organic compounds from food, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee or tobacco penetrate these pores causing discoloration of the tooth enamel. Will laser teeth whitening damage the enamel of my teeth? Research shows there is no risk whatsoever to the enamel of the teeth after having a laser teeth whitening treatment.
The majority find the procedure completely painless, however a small percentage may experience temporary sensitivity to hot and cold for 24-48 hours following treatment.
Your teeth should stay noticeably whiter for 18-24 months after having laser teeth whitening treatment; however a 10-15 minute top up treatment is recommended every 6-12 months will maintain that dazzling smile.
Home kits will not lighten your teeth noticeably. Some contain mild acids and others are abrasive which can cause ulcers and damage to the gums if the product is not used correctly. They need to be used for an hour or overnight everyday for at least two weeks in order to start seeing a change to the colour of your teeth. With LASER teeth whitening the results are fast and INSTANT.