Cosmetic teeth whitening is a very common procedure used to lighten teeth’s color 

There are two main ways to whiten teeth at the dentist’s: solution bleaching and laser bleaching. Solution bleaching is the more popular of the two methods because it’s has been around for a longer time. It takes a longer time, and it is less obvious than laser bleaching.

Moreover, there are less risks involved with regular bleaching. Laser bleaching takes a short amount of time. However, it’s worth noting that people will notice the bleaching very easily. This may be embarrassing for some people.

Regular bleaching requires one visit to the dentist. The dental assistant makes a mouth tray that will hold the gel. This tray is customized so that the right amount of solution is applied to the teeth. Once the tray is prepared, the whitening gel is placed in it and the tray is placed on the teeth. The patient must wait for the solution to work for about half an hour.Note that before the solution is placed on the teeth, the teeth are cleaned very carefully so that bleaching is even.

Laser bleaching is done a little differently. After regular cleaning, a translucent bleaching gel is applied to the teeth. Laser is shone on the gel, and the energy from the light activates crystals in the laser. These crystals whiten the teeth by penetrating the tooth enamel and quicken the lightening effect. The amount of time required for the procedure depends on the severity of discoloration.

Laser bleaching can cause damage to the gums by burns.

Laser whitening costs about $1000, while solution bleaching can be less expensive.

Before bleaching at the dentist’s office at a high cost, try bleaching kits that can be bought for less than $100. Even better, some dentists provide better bleaching kits for around $100 to $200 which are more effective than the store-bought kind.