Unfortunately, many types of food and beverages people enjoy every day such as coffee and tea can stain teeth. This may leave you with a less than optimal looking smile. Recently you may have noticed many teeth whitening products in local stores. Some of these are capable of minor results. However, none of them are as fast and effective as the laser teeth whitening that can be performed in your dental office. In fact, in less than one hour, years of stains can be eliminated using a very safe and advanced dental technology. A dentist can control the treatment to help every patient safely achieve the whiter smile they desire.

Patient Needs are Always Considered

Laser teeth whitening is done is the dentist’s office either with or without anesthesia, depending on the individual patients’ needs. For the most optimal results, the teeth should be thoroughly cleaned before the treatment.  The teeth are then dried before a protective barrier is applied over the gums. Once prepped, the dentist will apply a whitening gel to the teeth, then activate the gel with a laser light. When this gel is activated, any stains and spots will be eliminated from the enamel.  The gel will be used up to 3 times, depending on the patient’s current tooth color.

After whitening, patients will need to steer clear of any staining foods and beverages as much as possible. This will greatly aid in maintaining the results of the laser treatment. Some patients may experience a bit of sensitivity after the procedure, but this should ease 3 to 5 days after treatment. Patients need to continue good personal oral care, so the laser teeth whitening treatment can last for several years.
If you have any questions regarding tooth whitening, please call the office of Dr. Vincent Romanelli in Algonquin at 847-458-7122 today. His friendly staff will be happy to answer all your inquiries.