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Over the years, teeth can become discoloured due to factors such as ageing, illness, certain foods, smoking, and poor oral hygiene.
At our teeth whitening dental clinic, we often recommend whitening teeth inpreparation for cosmetic dentistry treatments such as porcelain veneers, bonding or Invisalign to ensure you achieve the very best aesthetic outcome.
CLDC offers a variety of professional teeth whitening treatments including:
All our teeth whitening dental treatments are all-inclusive. You can now enjoy the benefits of a one-hour in surgery whitening system in addition to your own set of custom-made at-home booster trays. So now you can safely and easily maintain your bright new smile from the comfort of your own home with professional-grade whitening products.
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LaserBrite is Australia’s first and premiere in-surgery whitening system, capable of whitening teeth 7 to 10 shades lighter in a matter of minutes, not weeks!
CLDC introduced this incredible Melbourne teeth whitening technology to Australian dentistry over 20 years ago, and it remains one of the safest and most effective professional whitening treatments.
A convenient, comfortable and safe teeth whitening system, LaserBrite uses a combination of hydrogen peroxide which is activated by the unique LaserBrite wavelength lamp. The procedure involves 2 – 3 rounds of gel and light applications which take around 8 minutes each. The entire procedure is complete in less than an hour.
The LaserBrite in-surgery teeth whitening system consists of a gentle Hydrogen Peroxide based teeth whitening gel and a special white light emitting diode (L.E.D) light source. The specialised light source offers a unique benefit, as it delivers an optimal bandwidth of white light for the acceleration of photochemical decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide, the main activator in teeth whitening.
A special liquid-filled light guide transmits all the light energy, eliminating all of the heat, making the experience a cool and comfortable procedure.
No. LaserBrite is normally a completely painless teeth whitening treatment. A small percentage of people may experience minor tingling or occasional ‘zinging’ sensation for a few hours following the procedure. This is usually caused by tooth dehydration.
You will receive a special moisturising fluoride gel after treatment, which almost always resolves the sensation.
Yes. The active ingredient in the LaserBrite treatment is hydrogen peroxide, which has been safely used in teeth whitening for hundreds of years. Hydrogen peroxide is recognised as a common and effective ingredient by the dental community. It has also been tested and found safe by university researchers. The LaserBrite teeth whitening treatment has no adverse effect on existing restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers, etc), and does not soften the enamel tooth structure.
A special protective material is carefully applied over the gums to protect them from irritation from the whitening gel.
LaserBrite in-surgery teeth whitening can only be performed by either a qualified dentist or dental therapist, which further ensures your safety.
Following any whitening procedure at Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry Centre, we will create custom-fitted whitening trays for use at home. Perfect for brightening or boosting your white smile before a special event. These bleaching trays are supplied and used in conjunction with premium quality carbide-peroxide gel.
We will also provide you with full instructions on how to best keep your teeth beautiful for as long as possible. With proper care, this home-whitening maintenance kit can keep your smile brighter and whiter for years to come.
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A damaged or dead nerve inside a tooth can make its appearance very dark or brown stain showing from deep inside the tooth. This can also occur following a root canal treatment. At CLDC, we can perform a special procedure where the tooth is whitened from the inside.
The tooth is opened from behind and whitening bleach mixed with hydrogen peroxide is placed inside the crown of the tooth. The tooth is then closed and reviewed after 2 weeks to assess the results.
It may take several rounds of internal bleaching to achieve the desired results, however there is a high probability of a satisfactory whitening outcome.
While less commonly used, dental lasers can be utilised to provide effective teeth whitening results. The use of lasers is usually only required in special cases where photo-chemical based systems like Zoom Whitening, LaserBrite, Natural+ are not suitable.
Principal dentist Dr Yvonne King was among the first dentists in Australia to make regular use of both hard and soft-tissue dental lasers and is an accredited trainer in laser dentistry and expert in Laser Teeth Whitening Melbourne.
The laser teeth whitening system requires the use of diode laser. As you might expect, the emission spectrum of this light unit is very precise. Its emissions lie in the 798 to 815nm range, which is part of the near infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The requirement that this laser teeth whitening must be used implies that the emissions of this specific wavelength increases the efficiency of the Laser Teeth Whitening process.
The elegant, small and extremely light-weight handpiece is ergonomically designed to treat teeth simultaneously, consistently, comfortably, and safely with laser white tooth results. This is helpful for people who need laser teeth whitening for sensitive teeth.
One laser teeth whitening session treatment, results are seen within 60 minutes treatment.
Laser teeth whitening is safe and gentle: The shorter treatment avoids excess heat and sensitivity common to other teeth whitening devices.
What type of tooth whitener gel is used with the laser tooth whitening system? The laser tooth whitening system uses hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching gel. This whitener comes pre-packaged and ready to use. It has a 37% hydrogen peroxide concentration and a pH of around 7
The laser tooth whitening gel is specially formulated to work effectively with the specific wavelength of the tooth whitening laser, increasing the efficiency of the laser whitening process.
The dramatically shorter tooth whitening time avoids excess heat and sensitivity, promoting patient comfort, safety, and self-confidence.
Since the emissions of the laser tooth whitening lie in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum there certainly could be concern that a heating effect might be produced. As it turns out, however, during the laser tooth whitening process a heating effect is avoided because the laser tooth whitening is only exposed to a few teeth at a time and even then only briefly (about 15 seconds). During the entire laser tooth whitening process (about 24 minutes), it is likely that each tooth will only receive about 2 to 4 minutes of exposure to the laser’s output.
Continued bleaching with an at-home teeth whitening product after the completion of the laser tooth whitening treatment is an option left up to the discretion of the dentist and the patient but is not a formal part of the system’s protocol.
What are the individual steps of the laser teeth whitening system?
The laser whitening procedure your dentist follows when performing laser tooth whitening system treatments does not vary greatly from the general steps done in other professional teeth whitening systems.
Teeth isolation: Teeth are isolated to hold the lips away from your teeth.
Eye protection: The primary tooth whitening safety measure necessary during laser tooth whitening treatment is proper protective glasses.
Gum protection: The peroxide bleaching agents that are used with professional tooth whitening systems are caustic and can irritate or damage soft oral tissues. We will need to isolate the teeth to be bleached by placing a “dental dam” on the gum.
Application of Laser Tooth Whitening gel
Laser activation: The tooth whitening bleaching compound is activated using a laser light source. This “activation” shortens the needed treatment time and/or makes the tooth whitening more effective.
Protection removal:Teeth are thoroughly washed and then the dental dam and any other isolating materials or devices are removed.
How long does it take to perform a laser teeth whitening treatment?
Biolase Technology, Inc.’s promotional materials suggest that laser whitening treatments usually take less than an hour from start to finish. Each bleaching session is broken down into two individual applications of the laser whitening, with the duration of the:
First application being 16 minutes.
And the second 8 minutes.
This means that the cumulative exposure of the patient’s teeth to the laser tooth whitening gel is 24 minutes. Pre and post treatment preparations and activities round the total treatment time up to about an hour or slightly less.
How white will my teeth get?
Laser tooth whitening has been able to achieve dramatic results in most patients. If you are looking for teeth whitening in Melbourne, Contact us to find how whiter your teeth can be.
The laser tooth whitening procedure is completely painless in general.
A very small percentage of people may experience minor sensitivities following the procedure.
Avoid very hot or very cold drinks for the first 24 hours if any tooth sensitivity exist.
Laser tooth whitening procedures are generally not designed for caps, veneers, or bonds.
Contact us if you are in Melbourne, Victoria to determine your treatment expectation.
Laser tooth whitening results can last for years, assuming good hygiene and reasonable exposure to staining foods and beverages.
However, actual results may vary due to individual differences in tooth structure and personal habits.
Anyone can benefit from the laser tooth whitening procedure, except:
Please let us know ahead of time.
This is a question that should be directed to the dentist performing the tooth whitening treatment.
In regards to the system itself, laser tooth whitening should be able to provide results similar in nature to those achieved with other professional teeth whitening systems.
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