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Laser teeth whitening Safe or not?

• There is an ongoing debate for quite a long time
  now on whether laser teeth whitening is a safe
  treatment or not. Luckily we are here to clear
  some facts for you.
• No matter all this confusion, one thing is
  certain. - WE WANT A PERFECT SPARKLING SMILE!,
  dont we?! Plus, lets just admit that we are
  tired of normal hacks and DIYs scouted from
  social media. Most of which fail miserably and
  honestly, who has the time to actually follow
  these at-home whitening treatments?
• A sure shot and convenient solution to this is
  LED teeth whitening. The treatment lends you
  sparkling white teeth. Now, before we get into
  further details, lets find out why our teeth
  discolor in the first place?

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• What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
• There are two ways in which teeth discolor -
• Extrinsic tooth discoloration - This kind of
  discoloration takes place on the outside of our
  teeth. There are various foods that stain our
  teeth such as coffee, red wine, soda, tea,
  berries, etc. There are various teeth whitening
  gels available in the market that help you
  destain your teeth if you are up for an urgent
  meeting or event. Some people also prefer to chew
  teeth whitening gum to instantly brighten their
  teeth.
• Intrinsic discoloration takes place from inside
  your teeth. Various medical treatments, diseases,
  genetics, medication, aging, etc can be a reason
  for this. These stains are pretty hard to get rid
  of and most require professional treatments to
  fade away.
• What is the procedure for laser teeth
  whitening?
• First and foremost, the dentist examines the
  condition of your teeth thoroughly. He then fills
  your teeth if need be. Post this, the degree or
  level is discoloration is taken into
  consideration. This is followed by creating a
  customized molding of mouth trays.
• The actual process starts from this point.
• Your teeth are cleaned nicely and then the mouth
  trays are placed. Then, a hydrogen peroxide gel
  is applied to your teeth. The dentist carefully
  does this step to avoid the gels contact with
  your gums.
• Then, comes the LED light. It is used to cure the
  gel for 15 minutes.
• This entire treatment can be performed either
  once or multiple times. The number of sessions
  depends on the severity of discoloration.

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• Advantages of LED Teeth Whitening -
• It is an efficient way to gain sparkling white
  teeth.
• The treatment can be performed at home with kits
  available online as well as through a
  professional dentist.
• The results you get are simply worth it.
• There is no pain involved in this procedure.
• It only takes a couple of hours to get this
  procedure done.
• The treatment leaves your teeth shining bright
  for a good amount of weeks.
• Doubts related to laser teeth whitening?
• Yes, there are still doubts and concerns related
  to this procedure as a few people have
  experienced unpleasant aftermaths. They include
  sore gums, irritation in the gum, especially in
  people with sensitivity. Some even claim that the
  treatment is expensive.
• Well, let us address these concerns one by one.
• Firstly, those who experience sore gums may have
  their mouth trays placed in an uncomfortable,
  awkward position. Secondly to avoid this
  situation and to avoid gum irritation, make sure
  the professional uses a resin-based barrier.
• People who experience sensitivity might already
  have that problem with their teeth. The agent
  used in laser treatment is bound to cause
  sensitivity though, but only for a short span.
• Now, lastly, yes, the treatment may be expensive.
  All medical procedures are. A lot of precision,
  study, and practice is involved from the
  dentists end. Consider this as a long-term
  investment.
• Laser teeth whitening must only be considered
  post consulting your dentist or any dental
  professional.