Today's studies and research prove that laser energy (which is single color light energy) provides the key to in-office / 1 visit tooth whitening. The advent of the dental laser has proven to be the means of alleviating some of the problems of in-office bleaching. Since the laser energy potentially accelerates the chemical reaction, it thereby expedites the process without raising the temperature of the teeth, thus avoiding damage to the pulp.
Laser tooth whitening is safe and will not soften enamel or existing fillings. The main ingredient in the gel that's used during the process is hydrogen peroxide. Dentists have used hydrogen peroxide solutions to whiten teeth for years.
Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) breaks down to water (H 2 O) and a free oxygen radical (O-) This smaller, less pigmented constituents by rapid oxidation. These compounds have double bonds and long carbon chains that are subsequently reduced to smaller carbon chains and hydroxyl groups, which eliminate discoloration . The initiation of bleaching occurs through the application of laser which emits monochromatic light at a specific wavelength absorbed by the catalyst molecules only, thus accelerating the release of activated bleaching molecules. Hydrogen peroxide, the most accepted active ingredient for in-office bleaching, does not decompose readily, which is partly why current bleaching procedures require lengthy visits. Laser Tooth Whitening has developed a Laser Gel that, when combined with hydrogen peroxide, becomes a solution responsive to specific laser wavelengths resulting in a rapid production of free oxygen radicals.
The laser light is used in combination with our patented whitening gel, which has been optimized for patient safety and maximum results. Our whitening gels contain as much as 38% hydrogen peroxide, with buffered at a near-neutral pH value that is compatible with tooth enamel. The gel also contains other ingredients such as glycerin and highly purified water to prevent tooth dehydration and to further ensure safety. The gel is specifically engineered to respond to the wavelengths of our laser light system. When the light illuminates the gel, it activates and safely accelerates the whitening process, achieving amazing results in just one hour.
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