Whitening your teeth is no longer a part of pure vanity. It is also about good hygiene and protecting your teeth. One of the most popular methods around today is laser teeth whitening.
Many home remedies exist for whitening teeth and many of them do work. These remedies can be bought over the counter at any drug store or local supermarket and do not cost very much. However, the problem with these remedies is that they deal with very slight blemishes on your teeth. If there is severe staining, then these remedies will not work. Trying to make them work could actually damage your teeth. In the event of severe staining, you need to look for cosmetic dentists to help you out.
A cosmetic dentist is someone who can perform normal dentistry as well as fix the imperfections in your teeth. This dentist can look at your teeth and advise you on which course of action to take. In most cases, laser teeth whitening is prescribed. The laser method does cost a bit of money but it is worth it. It is quick and painless and you should be out of the dentist’s office in less than two hours. However, if the teeth are damaged in any way or the stains are extremely bad, the dentist could suggest porcelain veneers as a treatment. This is a little bit more expensive than the laser method, but lasts longer and hides almost every imperfection in your teeth. In fact it can give the best smile of all treatment methods.