Laser teeth whitening is an in-office procedure that noticeably brightens teeth. This is great for people whose teeth are stained from years of drinking tea, coffee, red wine, or ketchup, or from smoking. Unfortunately, laser teeth whitening does not usually work on teeth that have permanent severe tetracycline stains (veneers for an alternative in this case).

A laser teeth whitening treatment usually takes an hour to perform. A whitening solution is applied to the surface of the teeth, and a laser light is directed at the mouth, activates the accelerator in whitening gel for working. The laser will activates the solution, and subsequently brightens the teeth. Patients walk out with an improved brighter and whiter smile, and can expect the results to last for 2-3 years.

Laser Teeth Whitening FAQ

1. Is Laser Teeth Whitening Safe?
So far, all studies have concluded laser teeth whitening to be completely safe and found that no damage was done to the tooth enamel.

2. How Long Will the effects of laser teeth whitening last?
You can expect these results to last for 2-3 years. But up to your habits. If you drinking tea, coffee, red wine, or ketchup, or from smoking, should to touch-up with home whitening gel because your teeth will be faster dark.

3. Does Laser Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Our laser teeth whitening does not heat the tooth. Those with very sensitive teeth may experience some minor discomfort, but this should go away a few hours after the surgery.

4. How much whiter will laser tooth whitening make my teeth?
You can expect to improve your smile 5 to 10 shades. These results are far better than over-the-counter gels and toothpastes, and the procedure only takes about an hour.

5. Can Laser Teeth Whitening improve the color of my crowns, caps, or veneers?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to whiten crowns, caps, and veneers with laser teeth whitening. However, the procedure may remove stains that may have developed over the years, your crowns, caps, and veneers will look whiter.

6. How do teeth become discolored?
Many of the reasons for teeth discoloration are widely known. Smoking or drinking dark beverages such as wine or coffee over long periods of time are common culprits. However, there are many factors in teeth discoloration which you have no control over. Heredity often plays a role. Some antibiotics, specifically those in the Tetracyclines class, have been found to cause tooth discoloration. Surprisingly, tooth discolaration and spots can even be caused by excess exposure to flouride, a condition called Fluorosis.