Teeth whitening products have become a muti-million dollar business for the millions of people who want whiter teeth. One of the options available are in-office laser teeth whitening techniques.

Why do teeth become yellow or stained?

Not all teeth can be treated with laser teeth whitening techniques. Teeth can become yellow ore stained for a number of reason. Gray or blueish stains are usually caused by antibiotics, these are the hardest, sometimes impossible stains to treat. Yellow teeth are usually caused by aging, and by drinking beverages like tea, coffee, red wine, and soda. These are good candidates for laser teeth whitening techniques.

How white can my teeth get?

As with other Hollywood beauty secrets, stars´ bright smiles are not the result of teeth whitening products, but of porcelain veneers which are bonded to each tooth. The result is a perfect, symmetrical and white smile. Veneers are very expensive, so a good next solution is teeth whitening. It is important however, not to have the expectation that your teeth are going to be Hollywood perfect. Another important factor to consider is that your teeth´s color should match your skin coloring.

Laser Teeth Whitening Techniques

Some of the commercial products are:

• The Zoom! ™
  
• The Opalescence ® Xtra ® Boost ™
• The BriteSmile ®
• The LaserSmile ™
• The Sapphire ™
• The LumaCool ™
• The NUPRO ® White Gold / Illumine ™

Try to find a dentist in your area who specializes in cosmetic dentistry. A cosmetic dentist will be able to guide you into the best system for your teeth and for your budget. Consider that most patients are not happy with just one treatment so the cost may not seem much for one treatment, but if you want more, the cost can really add up. Many teeth whitening techniques also require an at home follow treatment with whitening gels and trays, so if you´re choosing in office teeth whitening because it´s quick, you be may disappointed. Ask your doctor about the at home teeth whitening systems, he should be able to make custom fitted trays and provide the peroxide based gels for you. It may take longer but it´s less expensive.For information in Spanish: como blanquear los dientes.

Your dentist will have to give your teeth and gums a clean bill of health before using any teeth whitening technique. After that he will give you a thourogh cleaniing and will continue with the process. He will protect your gums, and apply a peroxide based gel and activate the laser or light system used. The time and number of treatment will vary depending on the system.