There are many ways to remove stains from your teeth. Solutions for teeth whitening in NYC include drugstore whitening strips, at-home gel kits, professional teeth whitening services, and laser teeth whitening. Laser teeth whitening is becoming more and more popular with cosmetic dentists in Manhattan because it offers patients the most convenient way to brighten teeth.
Does Laser Teeth Whitening Work?
There are many trademarked laser teeth whitening (or more accurately, “light-accelerated bleaching”) systems available to patients, and most dentists generally agree on Philips ZOOM! Whitening as most effective formulation. The benefits of ZOOM! laser teeth whitening include:
- Reduced chair time (effects in as little as 30 minutes)
- Longer-lasting white (up to 5 years!)
- Less damaging than over-the-counter products
Laser teeth whitening in NYC works better than other whitening products because it reaches deeper into the tooth’s enamel. Just like other teeth whitening products, laser teeth whitening systems make use of a hydrogen peroxide gel compound to bleach your teeth. After applying the gel, your dentist will apply light energy to accelerate the bleaching process, which activates the hydrogen peroxide reaction within the teeth’s crystal enamel structures and bleaches stains.
Laser teeth whitening is usually performed with a halogen light in the blue light spectrum, as blue light wavelengths have been show the most effective at accelerating this reaction.
Laser Teeth Whitening Side Effects
As with any peroxide-based teeth whitening procedure, some patients may experience tooth sensitivity after treatment.
It’s also important that your dentist is experienced with laser teeth whitening systems, as the ZOOM! Whitening system requires experienced application of a gum protectant and sunscreen. Mis-application of these protectants can lead to tender gums or lips.
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