Matt Wittchow asked:

Smiling with discolored teeth is difficult for most people, of all ages. In fact, to many, this is what causes some social stigma to them when in public places. However instead of brooding over the topic, something can be done to treat discolored teeth. And one suitable option is using laser technology for teeth whitening.

This is because it is possible to treat discoloration of teeth both quickly and easily with the help of laser technology. The number of visits one requires for whitening teeth depends on the sensitivity of your teeth. However in most cases, only one visit is sufficient to restore the color of your teeth.

Why choose laser technology over traditional methods?

It is possible to use traditional tooth whiteners, in the comfort of your home. However with laser technology, you can get results as quickly as possible. This is the main reason why people prefer using laser teeth technology for teeth whitening over traditional methods, although it may be more expensive.

However if you are on a budget, and money is a factor, then of course, it is possible to use other teeth whiteners for getting rid of discolored teeth. However you will not be able to get as good and as quick results as you would from laser technology.

If you think of getting your teeth whitened using a home teeth whitening kit, available at the local drug or grocery store, you need only pay a few dollars for it. The most you may receive in the kit would be whitening toothpaste in such kits. Of course, it is possible to get the more sophisticated gel or molding based whitening kits for cheaper than $100.

However if you think of using laser teeth whitening, you may have to pay more than this, somewhere between the range of $500 to $1,000 to get your teeth whitened. It all depends on your teeth, how much of whitening you require, the dentist you approach and any extra services that the dentist may provide you like scaling of plaque and teeth cleaning.

Understanding laser technology for teeth whitening

When compared to other tooth whitening techniques, laser teeth whitening as some similarities as it uses tooth bleaching or whitening gel for the process. First the dentist will clean your teeth in the normal way. This is to ensure that all plaque and debris, that would hamper the whitening process is removed.

He or she than applies this gel to the teeth surface, and then with the direct aiming of the pulse of laser light on the teeth, its whitening ingredients get activated. The main reason laser is used here is to accelerate the process with the activation of the whitening gel.

Many people get happy with the results within one of its session. However sometimes, several sessions with the gel and laser may be required if the teeth has lots of staining or discoloration to be removed.

After all this laser technology, you experience immediate white teeth. However there are some side effects accompanied by side effects with laser technology. The main side effect of this technology is that people who are sensitive may experience irritation of both the teeth and gums.

However as this irritation is a consequence of the whitening process, it usually stops once the treatment is over, wherein the teeth and gums have sufficient time to heal. However those who don’t have any sensitive teeth or gums, and experience no negative reactions with the tooth whitening gel or laser pulses and can afford it, then laser teeth whitening can help create a transformed and instant smile.

Marty Rubenski asked:

There is a growing fascination and obsession in having sparkling white teeth. It is inevitable considering the very aggressive approach of advertising companies. There’s just an overflowing source of pictures or videos of models and entertainers flashing their enviable pearly white teeth. It is permissible to gloat at these personalities occasionally. If its effect is to motivate you in having perfect white teeth, then you better start looking for the best teeth whiteners.

Currently these are the available teeth whitening procedures in the market: Chemical teeth whitening, Abrasive teeth whitening, Mild acid teeth whitening and Laser teeth whitening. It is best to provide you with an overview of the commonly used teeth whiteners to give you options. People have varying purchasing power and concept in getting their money’s worth. At least, when you have options, it is easier to weigh the benefits of each teeth whitening procedure.

The easiest and probably the most efficient are the home remedies for teeth whitening. Here the common products are baking soda, salt and hydrogen peroxide. You can actually use the baking soda as your toothpaste. You can also mix these products to come up with a homemade toothpaste.

Another teeth whitening products are strawberries and orange peel. Obviously you can eat the strawberries but if you will be using it for teeth whitening, you will need to mash them and rub on your teeth. The same procedure is being done to the orange peel. It is best to leave them for at least 20 minutes on your teeth and then rinse or proceed with brushing your teeth.

Home remedies for teeth whitening are more affordable and easy to do. You will just have to do it consistently to get the results that you want for yourself. Now, most of us are struggling with time. In this case, its convenience can also be questionable since it can be a tedious process as well.

You can try whitening toothpastes and they are readily available in stores. The only disadvantage is its potency. The teeth whitening process may take more than two weeks to see any visible results. As for whitening strips, they are effective and you can even notice immediate results in a week’s time. Usually, you will notice that your teeth lightened in 1-2 shades. The only concern here is that whitening strips work perfectly on front teeth only. No immediate changes can be seen on premolar areas which are hard to reach by these strips.

Laser teeth whitening gives the fastest results because of the intensity of the chemicals used. The only drawback is its cost. Also, since the effects are not permanent, you may have to visit your dentist for another session. Teeth whitening trays have been used since the 80s. The most effective are those that have custom fit. It can be somewhat costly, but at least you can get the best results since leakage of the gels used are minimized. The gels are evenly distributed. since it’s custom fit, you can just reuse it whenever the need arises. You just have to buy the whitening gel in stores.

gd_knghvr asked:

I find all those teeth whiteners gimmicks
any tips to whitening without spending money?

expertvillage asked:

Teeth whiteners remove stains from the enamel on your tooth. Learn more about how whiteners draw stains out of tooth enamel from an oral hygienist in thisfree dental care video. Expert: Evelyn Perreault Contact: www.toothpixstore.com Bio: Evelyn Perreault, registered dental hygienist, has over twenty five years of clinical and educational experience in the oral care industry. Filmmaker: David Pakman