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Laser teeth whitening
Tooth whitening that is performed with the aid of a light (such as the zoom light) is called laser tooth or teeth whitening. From a pure scientific standpoint, the light does absolutely nothing. It is a marketing tool to make you think that the light is doing something. Tooth whitening is accomplished by using powerful oxidizing agents. The agents that are good must be applied by your dentist.
Dr. Frederick Knoll reviewed this
51 year experience in Dentistry
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I am 27 years old. Is laser teeth whitening more effective if you're older? I asked my dentist about laser teeth whitening and he said that he didn't think i'd see much of a difference because of my age. I think my teeth are stained, but maybe they're not
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Is it safe to get braces a month after having laser teeth whitening?
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Is laser teeth whitening better at making the teeth white than home bleech therapy?
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How safe is laser teeth whitening? I've read that laser teeth whitening is the fastest way to get teeth white, but i've also heard that people have sore teeth after having it done. So, how safe is it?
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How soon after laser teeth whitening can I have a dental implant procedure ? Or are they irrelevant ?
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Does laser teeth whitening whiten the inside of your teeth? At the dentist today, my dentist told me that the insides of my teeth are very stained. It might not be a problem unless i laugh or smile real big, but i'd like to get it taken care of if i can.
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Do I have to be md for performing smart lipo & laser teeth whitening?
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How long can I expect my teeth to stay white after laser teeth whitening? Assuming i take regular care of my teeth, and avoid smoking and excessive coffee and tea, about how long can I expect to wait until having the procedure done again?
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What exactly does the laser for teeth whitening do?
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Is it possible for someone with an icd to do teeth whitening laser treatment?
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Is there a proven why to lighten freckles without laser treatment and whitening teeth I'm 20 years old no allergies?
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Is laser tooth whitening safe for everyone? I've read that mothers who are nursing maybe shouldn't have laser tooth whitening done, but i'm curious as to what can happen. Is it bad for the baby, or bad for the mother?
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I want to whiten my teeth at Dentist and I am on birth control pills Is that safe? Is the pills affect to this procedure ( whiten teeth by Laser)?
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Can you suggest tips on whitening your teeth?
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