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Laser
Tooth Whitening
 Tooth
whitening is a direction many people take when
they discover their teeth have been discolored
due to aging, by medications, chemicals or stained
by food and beverages such as coffee, tea and
wine.
Laser tooth whitening is able to
correct certain forms of brown, yellow and mottled
tooth staining and works on people of all ages.
It is a good option in restoring brightness in
a "dull" smile and bringing a smile
alive.
With the lastest technology, laser tooth whitening
is now possible whereby in certain cases teeth
may be whitend beyond the natural tooth-color.
Bangkok Dental Group and our clinics uses genuine
laser system from LaserSmile and Opus 10. In checking
whether laser tooth whitening is done as claimed,
red light not blue light is generated. |
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Types of Tooth Whitening
Benefits of Laser Tooth Whitening
Laser
Tooth Whitening Systems |
Other
Whitening Systems |
| Fastest, gentlest whitening system - 16 mins of gel-to-teeth
contact time |
Slower treatment time - 60 mins for ordinary non-laser
system |
| More efficient laser energy due to precise wavelengths
allows for faster treatment time and less post-procedure
sensitivity |
Other types of light sources may not distribute energy
as effectively |
| No need to wear the tray over night |
Take-home bleaching kits requires the whitening gel
to be worn overnight. An improperly-fitted mouthguard
or gel that comes in contact with the gums may lead to
soft tissue irritation |
| Accredited by ADA, FDA and CE |
Not accredited by ADA |
Considerations to Laser Tooth Whitening
We do not recommend bleaching for smokers or alcohol users.
Smoking should be stopped before teeth are bleached. Smoking
can cause tissue damage on teeth and may defeat the effect
of whitening. The best candidates for whitening are those
with stains caused by coffee, tobacco or aging.
Contraindications
of Tooth Whitening |
Comments |
| Extensive composite and porcelain restorations |
If there are pre-existing cosmetic restoration
(bonding, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, fillings),
these will not be bleached and may need to be replaced
in match the colors to your newly whitened color shade. |
| Pre-existing sensitivity |
2/3 of these people will experience
some sensitivity for 1-4 days. This however is usually
reversible upon termination of bleaching. |
| Severe gray/blue banded tetracycline
staining |
Guarded prognosis required. Stains in
the gray family (such as from tetracycline) can be harder
to remove, if not impossible. These stains can take up
to six months or longer to whiten. Whitening may only
reduce amounts of 'masking'. |
| Discoloration in gingival third or exposed
yellow |
Guarded prognosis for whitening required. |
| Pregnant or lactating |
No know adverse effects but avoid use
as a precautionary measure. |
| Translucent teeth |
May appear darker after bleaching. |
| Amalgam restoration in front teeth |
Amalgams may need to be replaced to
avoid 'greening effect'. |
| Temporomandibular Joint Disorders |
May want to consider bleaching one arch
and monitor comfort before proceeding with the other |
| Noncompliance or unrealistic expectation |
The degree of whiteness is different
from one individual to another, results on the degree
of shade change is dependent on each individual's reaction
to the whitening agent. Certain people react well while
others may not be as responsive. |
Laser Tooth Whitening
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Frequently Asked Questions on Laser Tooth Whitening
FAQs on Laser Tooth Whitening
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