Laser Teeth Whitening vs Professional Teeth Whitening Trays
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Which Method is Best for Me?
If you’re sick and tired at looking at your yellow teeth in the mirror, chances are, you’ve considered the world of cosmetic dentistry. In cosmetic dentistry, there are tons of options available that can help you achieve the brighter and whiter smile you’ve been craving. If you’ve run across the question of laser teeth whitening vs professional teeth whitening trays, you may be confused as to which option is best for your smile.
If you’ve tried all the over-the counter products like pastes and strips that promise a whiter smile in no time, then you’ve possibly been disappointed with the outcome. You want great teeth whitening results, and you want them fast. Read on to find out which professional method could be good for you.
What is Laser Teeth Whitening?
A laser teeth whitening procedure may sound as if the laser quite literally lasers off the built-up dirt and stains off your teeth. When in all reality, your dental professional must coat your teeth carefully with a peroxide paste (either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) and then your dentist will heat it up using an argon or CO2 laser. The laser involved in this procedure heats up the oxygen process quickly, which is the part which breaks down layers of stains in your tooth’s enamel. It’s a quicker process than that of whitening trays because in just a few short sessions, a patient will visibly see whiter results faster than any other method.
Pros
- This option is faster as it takes 2-4 sessions at 30 minutes each treatment
- Will break down more layers of stains than any other method
Cons
- Patients have reported sensitivity after the treatments
- Reports of damaged tooth pulp have been made
What are Professional Teeth Whitening Trays?
Professional teeth whitening trays are custom made trays that are imprints of your teeth created by your dentist and used to hold a bleaching gel while whitening. Your dental professional will go over the steps with you in detail to ensure you are 100% confident in doing the sessions as home. The bleaching gel must be aligned along the inside of each tray and then placed in your mouth for a certain amount of time.
Pros
- Custom made trays assist in your overall teeth whitening experience
- Can be used on your own time
Cons
- Requires more applications than laser treatments
- Little to no dental supervision
In Summary
It all boils down to how long you’re willing to wait for a whiter smile. Both options give great results but at drastic price differences and time limitations. The laser treatment is a quick and easy way to achieve the results you want, but can be harmful to your teeth’s enamel in the long-run, it’s not recommended to have too many of these sessions at a time. The tooth whitening trays are a great way to get the whiter smile you want from the comfort of your own home. Talk to your dentist about which option could be the best one for you.
Ritter and Ramsey team to provide the best in cosmetic and general dentistry procedures for you and your entire family including professional teeth whitening. Experience the difference, consult with Ritter and Ramsey today.
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