Tooth Angels & Co. Dental Surgeons

Laser bleaching is one of the most advanced, widely accepted and effective tooth whitening methods in current use. It has transformed the appearance of thousands of patients. Even for those whose teeth are deeply stained, yellowed or gray in color, Laser Teeth Whitening offers outstanding results.

In clinical trials, the results have been shown to last a minimum of seven years, although since these trials are relatively new it is possible that the effects may last even longer.

Laser Tooth Whitening is more than just a cleaning, polishing or whitening of the tooth surface. Using powerful lasers, we are able to target stain molecules below the surface, within the structure of the tooth itself, oxidize them, and remove them completely.

Laser Tooth Whitening is a relatively short procedure. A laser, or heat generating light source, activates a bleaching solution on the surface of your teeth. Within an hour you'll walk out of our clinic with a gorgeous smile.

Advantages

One visit is usually all it takes for a bright smile. Difficult and complex stains requires 2 visits
Targets stain molecules below the surface.
Results last for a minimum of seven years

Disadvantage
A higher cost of treatment is to be expected.

Alternatively, many patients choose dentist-supervised at-home bleaching, which is more economical and provides the same results as in-office laser treatment.

Your dentist will make impressions of your teeth to fabricate a mouth-guard appliance for you. It will be custom made for your mouth and is lightweight so that it can be worn comfortably while you are awake or sleeping. The custom-made mouth guard provides for a better fit than a one-size-fits-all mouth tray and helps increase the margin of patient safety. It ensures that the correct amount of whitening solution is used and that the patient's teeth are properly exposed to the whitening solution. The mouth-guard is so thin that you should even be able to talk and work while wearing it.

The steps in the home teeth-whitening regimen are fairly straightforward. You will also receive the bleaching materials and instructions on how to wear the mouth-guard. Your will provide you with off-site supervision should you have any questions once you've begun.

Bleaching systems recommend bleaching your teeth from 4 to 8 hours a day. Depending upon your needs and desired results, your dentist may instruct you to keep the tray in your mouth overnight. Typically, you will follow your home teeth whitening regimen for two to six weeks with a minimum of 10 days, after which time you will return to your cosmetic dentist for a follow up visit.

This procedure requires 2 visits to the dental office but the change is more gradual and less noticeable to your friends. However, strict discipline must be exercised to ensure that the treatment is completed. In the process, you should refrain from taking strong coloured food or beverages to prevent absorption of these stains.