In terms of dental work, many people hope that there’s a way that can be done once and for all. However, usually the reality does not go as they wish. Actually, no dental restoration can offer a lifelong guarantee. At least, dentists aren’t dare to promise that. Because factors affecting the result are numerous and most of them are beyond the control of dentists. 

    As for extrinsic and mild intrinsic tooth discoloration, laser bleaching is set to produce a fairly good result. Being a popular way of whitening teeth, laser bleaching refers to applying a whitening agent over teeth, followed by an exposure to low-temperature laser for a period of time. The invisible interaction between the gel and the laser is expected to restore the natural color of teeth. The procedure doesn’t need a long period of time, about to be finished in 40 to 60 minutes. 

    To be noted, hardly can the result after the procedure last for a lifetime. With good care, it can last for a few years. Various factors, like whether patients have strictly follow dentists’ instructions, and whether they have adopted home-used whitening products, are associated with how long the whitening effect can remain. By contrast, practices including frequently consuming tobacco and wine and other deep-colored food stuffs, no regular cleanings and poor oral hygiene, are going to make your teeth discolored soon again after the procedure. Therefore, how long can the result keep varies widely from person to person, depending how well patients take care of their teeth after the procedure. Luckily, laser bleaching can be conducted repeatedly. If you’re confronting a second round of discoloration, just consult with your dentist to see if you can undergo the procedure again. 

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