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Laser Teeth Whitening

In-Office Laser Teeth Whitener

by admin on August 9, 2010

A dentist’s office is generally a great place to get your teeth whitened. More likely than not, you know he is going to use a good product and not cut corners when it comes to laser teeth whitening. After all, not only is his reputation at stake, but his license is too. When you think about it, you are paying not only for the materials, but also for a great smile as well.

However, the cost is a great deterrent to visiting the dentist for teeth whitening. Many insurance plans regard this as cosmetic and will not pay for your visit. The cost, which is often 100% out of pocket, can be as much as $2000. Also, one’s natural fear of sitting back in the dentist’s chair with a light shined in one’s face for an hour can also be unnerving. Finally, it’s just a hassle to take time off of work or school to go to the dentist’s office for a whitening session. It may be just an hour or so, but it can really cut into your day if this is the only time available to have your teeth whitened.

That’s why there is another option: in-home laser teeth whitening. While it is not for everyone, if it does work for you, then you can purchase a tool called Zoom or BriteSmile that uses light to activate the natural properties of your teeth to whiten them. There are some issues with teeth sensitivity.

The two main competitors for at home light activated teeth whitener actually merged in 2006, when Zoom Laser System’s parent company bought Britesmile. However, Britesmile has continued to maintain a strong brand recognition, with Britesmile spas for teeth whitening.

If you have questions, your dentist may be able to take a look at your medical records and make suggestions about whether or not at-home teeth whitener is for you. It could save you a bundle of money and hassle over going to the dentist’s office.

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Laser Teeth Whitening

by admin on August 3, 2010

A vast majority of laser teeth whitening actually contains no laser, but actually falls under the category of “light activated teeth whitening”. While these devices can come at a cost, they are effective in whitening your smile. Whether or not it is COST effective is another thing entirely, as it is usually more expensive than the alternative DIY in-home whiteners such as trays, strips, and pens; but if it is used too much, it may result in “overwhitening.”

There are some well known light activated or “laser” teeth whitening systems that use different types of lights and gases to whiten teeth.

  • BriteSmile ® – Gas plasma / light emitting diode.
  • Zoom! ™ – Metal halide light.
  • LaserSmile ™ – A Biolase ® laser
  • LumaCool ™ – Halogen light.
  • Sapphire ™ – Plasma arc light
  • Beyond ™ – Halogen light.
  • Rembrandt ® – Plasma arc light

laser teeth whitening

Zoom is a product that is often reviewed in terms of laser teeth whitening. Zoom has a little bit more sensitivity in the system, allowing it to do a bit of a better job than BriteSmile. In 2006, Zoom’s parent company actually purchased BriteSmile, but the product still is in drugstores. Both do a great job in brightening your smile and whitens like a charm. If you are considering purchasing this device, consider the cost as well as how much you are going to use it. Is it just for touch ups, or is it for a daily teeth whitening to make your mouth glow?

It would be more cost effective to use it for more than one person, however, if you intend to do this, remember to clean the device well before you pass it along. It may seem unusual to share teeth whitening treatments, but since there is no actual contact with the mouth, it may be a little better of an idea than it sounds.

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