laser whitening

Raven · 23-03-2012, 10:03 AM

any experience, people?

my teeth have made me miserable my entire life. now i have quit smoking i would like to treat myself.

whirlpools · 23-03-2012, 10:39 AM

No experience, sorry, but it's worth finding out the pros and cons because it's nice to sort something out that gets you down, and well done for quitting smoking.

Just hope you don't end up like Ross from Friends when his teeth went fluorescent.

Raven · 23-03-2012, 07:17 PM

lmao would cut down on my electricity bill if nothing else :p

random.swirls · 23-03-2012, 11:17 PM

haha!

I don't know about laser whitening though personally I would make sure it was carried out at a dentist because I hate walking past the high street stands that do it as it just seems like an accident waiting to happen.

However, that could just be because I know the bleach whitening can cause damage to your teeth I assume the same of laser whitening?

The One Who · 23-03-2012, 11:24 PM

Go speak to your dentist and discuss this with them. As far as I know the best way of whitening teeth is through the dentist-made system anyway.

MrsNutkin · 26-03-2012, 10:41 AM

You can buy tooth whitening toothpaste but yeah as others have said if you want more of an 'intervention' then I would speak to your dentist

megancheung · 26-03-2012, 11:00 AM

Laser teeth whitening is an ideal procedure for a person with a busy schedule.

Fry · 27-03-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by megancheung

Laser teeth whitening is an ideal procedure for a person with a busy schedule.

What, too busy to brush their teeth? I mean, considering whitening toothpaste which has been mentioned. Laser eye surgery is great for being a quick procedure too but I don't see the relevance.

Steel Maiden · 27-03-2012, 10:41 AM

No offence but I don't understand what the fuss is about white teeth. My teeth are yellowish in colour (I do brush them with high-fluoride toothpaste but I still have multiple fillings and yellowish teeth, not sure why) and the colour doesn't bother me. Although the concept of possibly having to have yet more fillings does worry me.

Can someone tell me why it's so popular to have really white teeth? I am genuinely interested in finding out why.

mat · 03-04-2012, 11:34 AM

Laser whitening wears off quick my dentist tld me. Went there last week.. uh. Its cheaper than bleaching at a dentist. But if you bleach at a dentist its upwards of 150$ for top , same for bottom... so you're lookin at 300 dollars or more. I did a self bleach kit about year n a half ago. 20 bucks. It kinda worked but didn't get the cracks. And was horrible. Supposibly when you do it at the dentist they give you the trays so once they do it. U can take it home n do it again if u so choose.bleaching last longer than laser. Laser just removes a tiny bit , bleach does more..

oliness · 03-04-2012, 08:37 PM

Yes I've done it (the most I've ever spent on vanity in my life) and afterwards people noticed my teeth looked better. It's worth doing if you can afford it.