A number of people are confused whether a cleaning is recommended prior to a laser whitening procedure. Which one is set to yield a better result, a cleaning before or after the treatment? According to dentists from AKJ Dental, it’s suggested that a laser whitening procedure be undergone following a thorough cleaning. Here comes the reasons.  

    As is known, dental cleaning serves to remove plaque and calculus. Now there are two approaches available — ultrasonic scaling and sandblasting. The former aims at getting rid of large-size tartar, while the latter works to remove pigments caused by consumption of tobacco and wine. There is no denying that a laser whitening following ultrasonic scaling and sandblasting procedure will reward you with a more sparkling smile.

    A large amount of yellow calculus will do no good to the laser whitening procedure. Without dealing with that in advance, the lightened teeth will probably fail to maintain the result for a long time. A cleaning prior to the treatment, not only produces a better result in whitening, but also helps maintain the result for a longer period. 

    To conclude, you might as well consult with an dental professional and follow his instructions. As for teeth discoloration, it can be divided into two types — exogenous discoloration caused by smoking or drinking wine, and endogenous discoloration resulting from consumption of tetracycline or excessive fluoride during teeth formation. In some cases of exogenous discoloration, it’s even possible to find out that a laser whitening is totally unnecessary after conducting a scaling. 

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