Laser Teeth Whitening System

Whitening of the teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. Tooth whitening can be performed to reduce discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter teeth.

Teeth whitening services providing a pearly white or dazzling smile. There are products and services offered to consumers who seek a whiter smile, and for those who want whiter teeth quickly, laser teeth whitening is the best option for teeth whitening.  The laser teeth whitening procedure most often involves covering the teeth with a whitening gel and applying the diode laser beam across each tooth by using an advanced laser technology. This procedure can whiten the teeth on average around 8 shades. There have been patients who have gotten results of up to 14 shades lighter.

Laser teeth whitening using a laser with a whitening gel. The teeth whitening gel is applied to the teeth and a diode laser beam is used to activate the crystals to absorb the energy from the light and penetrate the teeth enamel to increase the lightening effect on the teeth. The length of time in the cosmetic dentist's chair depends on the degree of discoloration you have.

Advantages: Results last longer than any other method. There's no follow up treatments required afterwards, and the procedure is done within 1-2 hours.

Laser teeth whitening is safe and will not soften enamel or existing fillings. The main ingredient in the gel that's used during the process is hydrogen peroxide.

Some patients have reported having a sensitivity to hot and cold after the procedure. This is generally only temporary and lasts about 24-48 hours.

Also try to avoid coffee and cigars, caffeine over time will permanently turn your teeth yellow and the only thing that will help you whiten your teeth is treatment with a dentist, cigars will cause the same effect so try to avoid this too.

Q: Is the laser teeth whitening process safe?

A: Yes, laser teeth whitening with the D5 Doctor Smile Diode Laser is the safest procedure. The special tooth whitening gel has been specifically developed and tested to ensure that no harm is done to either enamel or dentine and that the pH level is neutral and will not produce any acidic effect associated with some other whitening products.

Q: Will the laser teeth whitening procedure hurt?

A: In general this a very simple procedure where no anesthesia is needed as no pain is experienced. However, serveral patients may experince minor sensitivity during or following the procedure. This sensitivity lasts no more than two hours and it can be resolved by taking an analgesic drug.

Q: What causes discolored teeth?

A: There are many causes of tooth discoloration such as hereditary factors, external causes, such as consumption of staining substances,aging, or internal causes such as trauma, fluorosis and tetracycline discoloration.

Q: Is the laser teeth whitening treatment suitable for everyone?

A: Basically Laser Teeth Whitening treatment is suitable for anyone who wishes to lighten the teeth color. Nevertheless, prior to the treatment, a dental examination will determine whether or not there is any condition that might prevent the treatment from working as it should. In such an event the dentist will recommend to undergo the relevant procedure before beginning the tooth whitening treatment.

Q: How white will the teeth get?

A: D5 Doctor Smile Diode Laser can whiten the teeth on average around 8 shades. There have been patients who have gotten results of up to 14 shades lighter.

Q: How long will the laser tooth whitening process take?

A: The laser teeth whitening process with D5 Doctor Smile Diode Laser Teeth Whitening system will take 1-2 hours.

Q: How long will the teeth remain white?

A: Laser Teeth whitening is not a permanent procedure. Results can last for two to more years, depending upon your personal habits, varies from person to person.

Your eating, drinking, coffee, tea, red wine, smoking and brushing habits may have an effect on how long the treatment lasts. In most cases, the whitening procedure is very effective and the patient is pleased with the results.

Assuming regular care is provided (including dental check-ups), teeth can remain white for as long as 1-2 years or more.

Q: Will the laser teeth whitening treatment have any effect on existing crowns/veneers/bonds?

A: It is impossible to change the color of the crowns, veneers or fillings with Laser teeth whitening treatment

However, the treatment may remove stains from crowns, veneers and bonded teeth.