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# Does Laser Teeth Whitening Damage Your Enamel?

When you are around people you smile and laugh. Today, people are so concerned about their stained teeth. Everyone wants to have a sparkling bright smile to look clean and fresh, however, not everyone has whiter teeth. In a report, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked some people what they would like to change about their smile, and most of the people responded with whiter teeth. Henceforth, people today go for [laser teeth whitening](https://smilesciences.com/products/laser-teeth-whitening-device), led teeth whitening, or at-home treatments to get rid of stained teeth.

Tooth stains can be caused by some particular food and beverages that you take daily. For example, cold drinks, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. Aging can also be one of the reasons why you have stained teeth. Smoking and alcohol consumption can also affect the increase of tooth stains. Insufficient brushing or cleaning of the mouth can also lead to tooth discoloration.
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### What are laser teeth whitening and its effect?
Laser teeth whitening is a dental process that first uses bleaching gel on the teeth. A laser heats the bleaching gel and provides you with whitening properties. It is one of the most effective ways to get whiter teeth and a brighter smile. The procedure may take half an hour to an hour. The procedure is performed by professionals and it is important to first take a consultation with your dentist before going ahead.

### Can laser teeth whitening damage the enamel?
No, teeth whitening with laser cannot damage your enamel. You might face teeth sensitivity due to open pores, which is normal. It takes a few days for the pores to naturally close and for the sensitivity to naturally vanish. After the process, it is important to avoid food or beverages that may cause stains for the first few days. However, you should still avoid some of the items such as soft drinks, tea, coffee, etc to maintain the whitening. If you are concerned about LED teeth whitening that uses LED lights, you shouldn’t worry much. [LED teeth whitening](https://smilesciences.com/products/led-teeth-whitening-device) is a professional process and it doesn’t damage the enamel of your teeth.

### The benefits of laser teeth whitening
It is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get you a bright smile. It is more effective than at-home whitening remedies. It gives you faster results than at-home remedies such as whitening kinds of toothpaste. Moreover, it is performed under professional dentists with consultation, which makes it a safer experience. The procedure might be costly, it may cost $100 to $500 but the effective and long-lasting results give you a good value for your money.


**Wrapping up**
Now you finally know how safe and effective [teeth whitening with laser](https://smilesciences.com/products/laser-teeth-whitening-device) is. However, just going for laser teeth whitening sessions is not enough. Make sure to take care of your teeth by not consuming food and beverages that cause tooth stains and cavities. Keep cleaning your mouth and flossing after you consume food to maintain a bright smile. 
