A glittering white smile has the ability to make a positive impact upon your overall personality. Teeth lose their initial pure white appearance due to various reasons like a diet lacking in the required amount of nutrition, pollution and teeth infections. After the evolution of cosmetic dentistry, various new methods have been introduced that may be employed for teeth whitening.

There are two main types of teeth whitening procedures that can be undertaken which are dentist and home based teeth whitening. Dentist teeth whitening procedures are generally more effectual than the home based teeth whitening procedures and bring long lasting results. For domestic teeth whitening, one can use solutions like hydrogen peroxide based whitening tooth paste, dental strips and other whitening solutions. Though these are effective, yet their effect is slow and short lived. The latest treatment among the dentist tooth whitening procedures is laser tooth whitening. Tooth whitening using laser technology is a very fast process and is the most effective among the other processes. Its long lasting results, convenience and lesser dentist visits required make it the favored one. You can resume your normal routine within a few hours after receiving the treatment unlike the traditional teeth whitening procedures.

This method is particularly favored when a single tooth has to be whitened which has got discolored due to a dental problem. A laser beam is made to fall over the pale teeth to clear the stains. The process can only be performed by professionals as it needs expertise and a lot of tests to be performed before it takes place. This is because everyone cannot undergo this treatment. A person needs to be totally free from all kinds of dental problems such as cavities and gum infections before the procedure commences.

To start with the process, the dentist will clean the patient's teeth with a special solution. Then a layer of a medicated solution is applied over the gums to avoid any kind of inflammation due to laser. This is not expected though, but in cases when the teeth are sensitive, inflammation may take place. Then with the help of a syringe or any other applicator, a layer of whitening solution is applied over the teeth enamel. With the help of a high intensity laser beam, this solution is activated. The procedure is repeated for several times as per the requirement. During the completion of the process, the protective layer is removed and the mouth is rinsed.

Laser tooth whitening is way too effective and convenient, yet its effects are not permanent, though long lasting. After good six months, you may realize that the effects are worn off and another session with the dentist is required. But if you are addicted to tea, coffee or smoking, you may require a session much earlier than six months to maintain the whiteness of your teeth.