How to use Laser Teeth Whitening :
LED teeth whitening — sometimes called light-activated or power whitening — is a procedure carried out in a dental practice or professional whitening studio. A high-concentration peroxide gel is applied to the teeth, and a blue LED light is directed at the tooth surface to activate and accelerate the whitening process.
The LED light acts as a catalyst. It speeds up the breakdown of stain molecules in the enamel, allowing the procedure to achieve noticeable results in a single session of around 45 to 60 minutes. The term “laser whitening” is still used by some providers, though in most cases what’s actually being used is an LED lamp rather than a laser.
Results are immediate and visible. For people who want significant whitening quickly and in a single clinical setting, it’s an effective option. The cost reflects that — professional LED whitening typically runs from several hundred pounds upward depending on the provider.
The underlying chemistry is the same as home whitening with carbamide peroxide gel. Both methods release hydrogen peroxide to penetrate the enamel and break down stain molecules from within. The difference is speed and concentration — clinical LED whitening uses higher concentrations activated quickly, while home whitening uses lower concentrations applied over longer sessions.
Many people who have had professional LED whitening use carbamide peroxide gel at home for maintenance — keeping results topped up at a fraction of the cost.
Neither approach works on crowns, veneers, or other dental restorations. Results vary depending on the nature of the staining and individual tooth structure. Please ensure you are in good oral health and have consulted your dentist before using any professional-strength whitening gel or undertaking any whitening programme.
Please ensure you are in good oral health and have consulted your dentist before using any professional-strength whitening gel or undertaking any whitening programme.
ProWhiteSmile has been supplying professional-strength carbamide peroxide gel in the UK since 2004 — over twenty years of specialist experience.