08/01/2016 16:15
Professional teeth whitening is currently being done more often with lasers rather than with dental lights in offices that have a team of certified laser providers and can offer this state of the art technology to their patients. This approach can whiten teeth by five to ten shades and offers notable benefits, including better precision and faster results. Here is more about these advantages.
Extra Precision With Laser Whitening
A laser, which produces a focused beam of light energy, allows for absolute precision during whitening procedures. In combination with the skill of our San Francisco cosmetic dentist, laser precision prevents the gums and other surrounding tissue from being irritated during treatment.
Faster Activation by Laser
Office whitening works by bleaching the teeth with a colored peroxide-based gel. The peroxides cause stains on the teeth to oxidize until the natural whiteness of the teeth shines through. Lasers are capable of speeding the oxidation process more quickly than dental lights by activating the dye in the whitening gel, so the results are faster and more dramatic.
Using lasers for teeth whitening allows our team to provide our patients with longer-lasting results compared to both home teeth whitening and other office whitening options. In fact, depending on oral hygiene and lifestyle, patients can expect their laser-whitened smile to last for up to two years. You can schedule a consultation with our expert in laser teeth whitening in San Francisco to learn more about this procedure.
