Laser teeth whitening uses a laser to activate a whitening compound and lift stains from teeth more quickly than traditional whitening methods. The procedure involves placing a mouth guard and gum barrier before applying the compound and using a laser to activate it, whitening teeth in just a few minutes. The dentist may repeat the brief procedure a few times in one appointment to achieve the desired whitening effect, which can last several years.

1. LASERTEETH
WHITENING - HOW IT
WORKS
Monica Boniadi, DDS

2. Introduction
• As owner of a laser and cosmetic dentistry practice in Orange County,
California, Monica Boniadi, DDS, performs a broad range of aesthetic
procedures. Dr. Monica Boniadi frequently uses her in-office laser
technology to perform tooth whitening procedures.
Traditionally, patients seeking whiter teeth have been limited to the
use of a hydrogen peroxide solution, applied either in the dentist's
office or at home. Advances in laser technology, however, have
recently made it possible for patients to undergo an in-office procedure
that involves a laser-assisted bleach reaction.
Like conventional whitening procedures, laser-assisted whitening
facilitates the release of oxygen ions, which lift stains away from the
tooth's surface.The laser allows stain removal to happen more quickly
and precisely, particularly for patients whose discolored teeth are not
evenly distributed.

3. LaserTeethWhitening
• The procedure begins with a thorough cleaning and a filling of any
cavities.The dentist then introduces a plastic mouth guard and
gum barrier, which protects the soft tissue from the whitening
compound.A laser then activates the compound, which remains on
the teeth after whitening for just a few minutes.
The dentist may repeat the full procedure a few times.The
experience ends as the dentist rinses the mouth and removes
protective devices.Whitening effects can last up to several years.