Various ways can be done to get white teeth, and teeth whitening with laser light is one of the options.This bright white tooth color will support the beauty of a person's smile.
One way to get naturally white teeth is a laser teeth whitening procedure performed by a dentist.
First, the dentist will apply a material that works to lift the stain on the outer layer of the tooth. Then, to increase the effectiveness and speed up the work process of the teeth whitening agent, heat from the laser beam is needed.
The use of lasers in the teeth whitening process can also provide a faster brightening effect, which is around 30-60 minutes after the treatment starts.
Laser Teeth Whitening Procedure
Before whitening your teeth, your dentist will make sure your teeth are free of tartar and cavities. Clean, cavity-free teeth are necessary to maximize treatment results and reduce sensitivity after teeth whitening.
In addition, the dentist will ask if you have had sensitive teeth before. This is done to avoid side effects in the form of excessive pain after teeth whitening.
In addition to pain, teeth whitening with laser light can also make teeth sensitive for 1-3 days after teeth whitening. For this reason, it is necessary to have a dentist's supervision during treatment.
Although the process is fairly safe, not everyone can whiten teeth with laser light. There are several groups of people who are not recommended to undergo teeth whitening, including:
- Children under 16 years, because the layer of children's teeth is still relatively thin, so that whitening teeth is at risk of irritating the nerves of the teeth.
- People who have a history of allergies to peroxides or ingredients used when whitening teeth.
- Pregnant and lactating women.
Treatment After Laser Teeth Whitening
Even though you have undergone laser teeth whitening, it is possible that the white color of your teeth will fade. Then, how can the white color after laser teeth whitening last a long time? Follow these tips:
Avoid foods or drinks that stain teeth
Foods or drinks that are at risk of causing stains on teeth are coffee, tea, dark colored fruits (such as grapes), or tomato sauce.
Gargle with water after eating or drinking
If you can't avoid food or drink that gets on your teeth, rinse your mouth with water immediately so that the color doesn't stick to the tooth surface.
Stop smoking
Smoking can make your teeth darker. Therefore, quit smoking to keep your teeth bright.
If you apply the tips above, the bright color of teeth after laser whitening can last about 1-2 years. It should be noted, if you feel any annoying side effects after teeth whitening, please consult your dentist immediately
Written by:
drg. Komang Sri Wulandari(Dentist)
